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Rise of Antisemitism in UK, Biden’s NATO Mix-up, Hochul’s Controversial Remarks

The scale of antisemitism blights our politics and our country in the UK. President Biden's confusion between NATO and Ukraine raises concerns. New York Governor Kathy Hochul apologizes for using a Canada-Hamas analogy. 'Simply Politics' covers these important stories, shedding light on the rise of antisemitism, the implications of Biden's gaffe, and the controversy surrounding Hochul's remarks.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/18/observer-view-on-rising-antisemitism-in-ukhttps://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/will-esha-deol-join-politics-after-separation-from-husband-bharat-takhtani-mom-hema-malini-reveals-101708233458040.htmlhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-confuse-nato-ukraine-calling-congress-members-pass-funding-billhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/17/politics/kathy-hochul-canada-hamas-israel/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) The Observer view: the scale of antisemitism blights our politics and our country(00:04:20) Will Esha Deol join politics after separation from husband Bharat Takhtani? Mom Hema Malini reveals(00:06:53) Biden appears to confuse NATO with Ukraine in calling for Congress members to pass funding bill(00:09:15) New York Gov. Kathy Hochul apologizes for using Canada-Hamas analogy in defending Israel

Trump’s Legal Battles Intensify, Mayorkas Speaks Out, Judge Orders $350M Payment

Civil lawsuits seeking to hold Trump accountable for January 6 can move forward. Alejandro Mayorkas speaks out for the first time after impeachment vote. Judge orders Trump to pay more than $350 million after civil fraud trial. Can Trump afford fines against him? Forbes editor weighs in.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/16/politics/trump-january-6-civil-lawsuits/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/02/17/alejandro-mayorkas-impeachment-vote-reax-amanpour-sot-nn-vpx.cnnhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/16/judge-engoron-ruling-trump-ny-civil-fraud-trial/https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/02/17/can-trump-pay-fines-dan-alexander-src-vpx.cnnOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Civil lawsuits seeking to hold Trump accountable for January 6 can move forward(00:04:35) Video: Alejandro Mayorkas speaks out for the first time after impeachment vote(00:06:05) Judge orders Trump to pay more than $350 million after civil fraud trial(00:09:13) Can Trump afford fines against him? Forbes editor weighs in

Harris Reassures Allies, NY Redistricting Battle, Gun Safety Struggle in Ohio, Labour’s Byelection Wins

Kamala Harris faces the task of reassuring US allies after Trump's impact on NATO. New York's redistricting commission approves a congressional map. Ohio Democrats push for gun safety bills likely to be opposed by the GOP-led legislature. Labour secures double byelection wins in Kingswood and Wellingborough. Stay informed on these key political developments and their implications.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/16/politics/kamala-harris-trump-nato/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/15/politics/new-york-redistricting-house-map/index.htmlhttps://www.news5cleveland.com/news/politics/ohio-politics/ohio-democrats-unveil-numerous-gun-safety-bills-likely-to-be-shot-down-by-gop-led-legislaturehttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/feb/16/kingswood-wellingborough-byelections-sunak-starmer-labour-conservatives-results-uk-politics-live-fridayOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Kamala Harris faces fraught task of reassuring US allies after Trump sent shockwaves through NATO(00:03:40) New York redistricting commission approves modest changes to congressional map(00:06:27) Ohio Democrats unveil numerous gun safety bills likely to be shot down by GOP-led legislature(00:09:18) UK politics live: Labour overturns Tory majorities in Kingswood and Wellingborough to secure double byelection win

Political Turmoil at Munich Security Conference, Teachers Self-Censoring Lessons

The Munich Security Conference confronts Trump-driven political turmoil in the United States. American teachers limit lessons on political and social issues. Plus, Mitch McConnell discusses challenges in securing support for Ukraine, and Trump ramps up calls to impeach Biden.Sources:https://apnews.com/article/munich-security-conference-us-nato-trump-02a32bb589d45ad81ea2141a241c04d2https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/02/15/teachers-limit-political-social-issues-lessons/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/14/mcconnell-trump-gop-senate-house-congress-ukraine/72605517007/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/14/trump-urges-congress-impeach-biden/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) US to confront Trump-driven political turmoil at the Munich Security Conference(00:03:52) Teachers are limiting lessons on political, social issues, report finds(00:06:38) Mitch McConnell says Donald Trump made Ukraine aid package 'doubly challenging' as he fights for deal(00:09:30) Trump ramps up calls to Congress to impeach Biden

Democrats Win New York Special Election, Allegations of Corruption Surround Senator Menendez

Analysis of the New York special election with three takeaways. Democrat Tom Suozzi flips George Santos' former seat in Congress, narrowing the Republican majority. Plus, shocking allegations of corruption involving Senator Bob Menendez and his wife. This episode explores the implications of these events on the political landscape leading up to the 2024 presidential election and the battle for control of Congress.Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/13/new-york-special-election-santos/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrat-tom-suozzi-wins-new-york-race-flipping-george-santos-former-seat-in-congresshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/14/politics/menendez-bribery-scheme-new-filing/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/13/politics/santos-seat-tom-suozzi-mazi-pilip/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Analysis | 3 takeaways from the New York special election(00:03:14) Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York race , flipping George Santos' former seat in Congress(00:06:27) Sen. Menendez’s wife got engagement ring as part of bribery scheme, prosecutors allege in new filing(00:09:29) Democrats will flip Santos seat in New York, CNN projects, further shrinking House GOP’s narrow majority

Michigan Lawmaker Disciplined for Racist Tweets, US Credibility at Stake over NATO Comments

Michigan House disciplines lawmaker over his tweets on racist theory. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs says 'US credibility is at stake' when asked about Trump's NATO comments. Plus, analysis of Trump's new Supreme Court gambit and its potential consequences. Also, a crisis in Hungarian politics exposes Orbán's vulnerabilities and sways undecided voters.Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/13/michigan-rep-schriver-conspiracy-theory/https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/12/politics/cq-brown-nato-trump/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/13/politics/trumps-new-appeal-doesnt-even-try-to-hide-that-its-a-delaying-tactic/index.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/crisis-in-hungarian-politics-is-exposing-orbans-vulnerabilities-will-it-sway-undecided-votersOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Michigan House disciplines lawmaker over his tweets on racist theory(00:03:37) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs says ‘US credibility is at stake’ when asked about Trump’s NATO comments(00:07:23) Analysis: Trump’s new Supreme Court gambit doesn’t even try to hide that it’s a delaying tactic(00:10:40) Crisis in Hungarian politics is exposing Orbán’s vulnerabilities. Will it sway undecided voters?

TV Star Turned Political Powerhouse in Poland, Liberal Politics and the Gaza Conflict

Discover the rise of Szymon Hołownia, a TV star turned political powerhouse in Poland. Explore the contradictions within liberal politics exposed by the Gaza conflict. Plus, analyze the challenges Senate Democrats face in the 2024 elections and the political liabilities of Biden and Trump in the upcoming campaign.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/12/polish-parliament-got-talent-tv-host-szymon-holowniahttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/12/israel-gaza-liberal-politicians-starmer-bidenhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/12/politics/senate-democrats-biden-election-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/12/politics/trump-biden-election-2024/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:46) Poland’s parliament has got talent: how a TV star became a political powerhouse(00:03:24) Israel’s assault on Gaza is exposing the holes in everything liberal politicians claim to believe(00:05:55) Analysis: For Senate Democrats, 2024 is the year of living dangerously(00:09:55) Analysis: The 2024 campaign gets grimmer, with Trump’s extremism on full display alongside concerns over Biden’s age

Labour’s Green Transition Debate, GOP Feud over Ukraine and Immigration

Labour's perceived retreat on the green transition sparks debate. McConnell's GOP faces internal divisions over Ukraine and immigration. Georgia's GOP governor challenges Trump's immunity. Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage and ceasefire negotiations.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/feb/11/labour-green-rowback-honest-politics-or-a-costly-mistakehttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/11/politics/mitch-mcconnell-leadership-gop-dispute/index.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/gov-brian-kemp-trump-presidential-immunity-law/story?id=107127638https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/11/politics/biden-netanyahu-phone-call-israel-gaza-hostages/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Labour’s green rowback: honest politics or a costly mistake?(00:03:15) McConnell’s GOP critics grow louder as party descends into feud over Ukraine and immigration(00:05:48) Georgia's GOP governor says Trump shouldn't get immunity: 'No one is above the law'(00:08:17) Biden and Netanyahu expected to talk Sunday amid tension over hostage, ceasefire negotiations

Trump’s False Claims and Pakistan’s Fractured Mandate

Fact check: Trump falsely claims he cooperated with the feds 'far more than Biden did'. Pakistan election result 2024 live updates: Amid fractured mandate, Sharif's PML-N in talks with Bhutto-led PPP to form coalition. Plus, Trump stays away from attacking Biden's age. Democrats file FEC complaint against Robert Kennedy Jr. and allied super PAC.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/09/politics/fact-check-trump-falsely-claims-cooperated-feds-more-than-biden/index.htmlhttps://indianexpress.com/article/pakistan/pakistan-elections-2024-live-nawaz-sharif-bilawal-bhutto-zardari-imran-khan-national-assembly-polls-latest-news-9154114/https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/02/10/donald-trump-campaign-biden-age-holmes-ac360-vpx.cnnhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/09/democrats-complaint-robert-f-kennedy/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:46) Fact check: Trump falsely claims he cooperated with the feds ‘far more than Biden did’(00:04:18) Pakistan Election Result 2024 Live Updates: Amid fractured mandate, Sharif’s PML-N in talks with Bhutto-led PPP to form coalition(00:07:24) Video: Trump stays away from attacking Biden's age. Reporter has theory why(00:08:46) Democrats file FEC complaint against Robert Kennedy Jr. and allied super PAC

Fact Check: Biden’s Handling of Classified Information, Federal Response to Election Threats, U-Turn in Politics

Fact check reveals false claims by President Biden on handling classified information. Biden officials confront limits of federal response in exercise preparing for 2024 election threats. The politics of a U-turn: Keir Starmer's decision sparks debate. Special counsel raises concerns over Biden's age and memory. Stay informed on these key political issues with 'Simply Politics'.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/09/politics/fact-check-biden-makes-three-false-claims-about-his-handling-of-classified-information/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/09/politics/biden-officials-exercise-2024-election-chaos/index.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68247994https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/08/politics/analysis-trump-2024-special-counsel-nevada-supreme-court/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Fact check: Biden makes three false claims about his handling of classified information(00:03:19) Exclusive: Biden officials confront limits of federal response in exercise preparing for 2024 election threats(00:06:41) The politics of a U-turn(00:09:34) Special counsel feeds frenzy over Biden’s age