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Kushner and Witkoff share behind-the-scenes details on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks | CNN Politics

As President Donald Trump’s Middle East special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and son-in-law Jared Kushner head back to Israel this week, they appeared on CBS’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday to share behind-the-scenes details on how the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement came to be.

Part of the success of the ceasefire deal was convincing Hamas that keeping hostages was more of a liability than a gain and that Israel would not resume the war after the hostages were returned, they told Lesley Stahl.
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Trump’s crackdown on law firms is chilling the future of pro bono legal work | CNN Politics

When 85,000 people fled Afghanistan in 2021, lawyers from major law firms stepped up to file their political asylum petitions. When the names of more than 700 detainees at Guantanamo Bay were released in 2004, lawyers from large law firms became counsel for many of the men. And when transgender people across the US need help with changing their names, lawyers from large law firms are often the ones helping them to file the paperwork.



Yet now, amid an aggressive crackdown b...
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Voters confront lawmakers from both parties at contentious town halls | CNN Politics

As lawmakers hold town halls in their home states during the current congressional recess period, members from both parties continue to face tough questions and criticism that Congress is not doing enough to counter the Trump administration.



Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson faced critical questions over Trump administration actions at a town hall on Thursday in Iowa. Several audience members directed pointed questions at the congresswoman, asking when congressional Republican...
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GOP Rep. Byron Donalds faces shouting, critical questions over DOGE at contentious town hall | CNN Politics

GOP Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida faced frequent shouting from the crowd at a contentious town hall on Monday with a number of attendees asking critical questions about the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency.



The congressman repeatedly asked the crowd to let him speak, saying, “do you want to yell, or do you want to hear?” At another point, he told one attendee that she was being disrespectful for disrupting.



During the...
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Clyburn asks town hall crowd to pray the US ‘will not allow itself to go the way of Germany in the 1930s’ | CNN Politics

At a town hall in South Carolina, veteran congressman Jim Clyburn emphasized that Democrats are limited in what they can do in the minority in Congress, urging attendees to speak out and vote to help tip the scales and the balance of power.

The friendly crowd peppered long-serving Democratic lawmaker with questions about taxes, Social Security, tariffs and the Constitution – with concerns about how the Trump administration is handling all of those issues and more..
Medill News Service •

Confronting pervasive antisemitism in K-12 schools

K-12 public school leaders from New York, Maryland and California on Wednesday morning denied congressional accusations that they’ve inadequately addressed and prevented anti-Semitism on campus.
The two-hour hearing, held by the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, attempted to clarify specific disciplinary actions taken by these districts as well as educational programs surrounding Jewish history and combating anti-Semitism.
This hearing is the first that...

2024 Republican and Democratic National Conventions

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Before Trump Takes Over the White House (Again), Here's a Look Back at the DNC's Biggest Fashion Moments

The 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was both a political potluck and a fashion show. Keynote speakers like Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Ella Emhoff wowed viewers with chic, sleekly tailored looks that only added to the gravitas of their messaging. Democratic delegates also wore a mix of custom-made items and striking designs that helped them express their identity and, often, their support for presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris....
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1968 DNC delegate serves again in 2024

While this year’s Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago is momentous for many attendees, it holds special significance for four-time New York delegate Lewis Goldstein.

At 81 years old, the Bronxite and former NYC public school teacher believes he is the only delegate at this year’s convention who also served in the position at the 1968 DNC in Chicago. Goldstein attended in support of Eugene McCarthy as part of the anti–Vietnam War reform movement against Hubert Humphrey and incumbent...
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PHOTOS: Recap of The 2024 Republican National Convention

MILWAUKEE — The 2024 Republican National Convention ran from July 15 through July 18 at the Fiserv Forum, where former president Donald Trump officially accepted the party’s nomination for president. Alongside his own nomination, he announced Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, as his running mate on the campaign trail. Amongst a sea of red, white and blue, the spirit of American nationalism spread through the air as Republican delegates and guests chanted “USA” and “FIGHT” in solidarity with President Trump...
Wisconsin State Journal •

Faces of the RNC: Republican Latinos praise Trump

“I’m so grateful for this country, this country has given me so much opportunity,” de la Cruz continued. “I’m not where I want to be in life but at least it’s given me an education, I’ve been able to raise my family, it’s welcomed me with open arms. This country is beautiful, God bless America. At the same time, it’s very sad to see a country self-destruct like this. Look what happened to President Trump.”

“I’m so grateful for this country, this country has given me so much opportunity,” de la...
Wisconsin State Journal •

RNC Fashion: The best dressed wore their beliefs on their sleeves

“It’s so cool that I get to wear a piece of history and the flag that represents my nation at the same time, and so I feel like I’m wearing someone else’s patriotism with me while I’m here,” she said. “It’s something that connects the spirit of America with fashion throughout the decades.”Tabacco wears the sports jackets in part to express his pride in being a Trump supporter to those outside of earshot. “If somebody’s going to come up to me and try to make small talk, I’m basically advertising...
Wisconsin State Journal •

From cheese curds to bobbleheads, the RNC Convention Fest has it all

This week, they were on sale next to bobbleheads of Republican presidents, Trump-themed memorabilia and, of course, Wisconsin cheese curds at Convention Fest, an array of white tents and food trucks near the Fiserv Forum all four days of the Republican National Convention.David Hofer and his wife, Sanita, are owners and operators of the Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds booth at the festival. Serving up the Wisconsin staple along with raw cheese curds and grilled cheese, Hofer and his family said the...
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RNC attendees overwhelmingly happy with Vance as VP pick

MILWAUKEE — Many attendees of the Republican National Convention were overjoyed to learn that former President Donald J. Trump selected Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential running mate on Monday.
“During the Campaign, [he] will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond….” Trump posted to Truth Social.
During the Republican National Convention’s first official ses...
Wisconsin State Journal •

RNC will move forward 'on schedule' following Trump shooting, Wisconsin officials say

Following the reported assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump Saturday, Wisconsin officials said the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will go on as planned.Trump was injured when shots were fired at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The suspected shooter, identified by the FBI as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, and one attendee were killed. Trump said in a statement Sunday he is "fine" and will still attend the RNC, which begins...
Wisconsin State Journal •

Milwaukee businesses hope RNC convention will pay off

Civic boosters who had geared up for the Democratic National Convention in 2020, only to have it moved largely online because of the COVID-19 pandemic, say they are grateful for all the attention, despite the fact that Milwaukee is a solidly Democratic city.But a few days before the convention kicks off with a “Red, White and Brew” welcome party featuring country singer Trace Adkins, all is not entirely rosy. Some restaurants report many fewer advance reservations than expected. As of May, hotel...

Culture, Fashion and Beauty

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The Best New Oral Care Products + Treatments Recommended by Leading Dentists | Beautytap

“Your smile is your greeting card,” says Dr. Jon Marashi, a Brentwood-based dentist with a 23-year career emphasis on cosmetic dentistry. “It’s the most visible area of your face, and how it moves and looks [communicates] verbal and nonverbal cues.”Straight, naturally white teeth have transformed into objects of desire that are directly perceived as relating to health and social status. “These are all things that transmit belief and value systems,” says Dr. Marashi. And social media has certainl...
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Beautytap Luminary Spotlight: Adeela Crown, International Facialist + Skincare Authority

Sought after by the world’s most famous faces and beauty brands, Adeela Crown has built a holistic, multi-hyphenated career that encompasses not only elite aesthetics and skincare but also finance, journalism, and a degree in cosmetic chemistry.As an international facialist, Crown travels the globe to work her bespoke magic with celebrity clients on the set of their films and serves as Contributing Beauty Editor to the Financial Times with her Ask Adeela column, while also leading exclusive resi...
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Descendants: The Rise of Red Star Malia Baker Reveals the Affordable Drugstore Beauty Products She Can’t Live Without

B: I’ve seen Descendants posters everywhere, including at my bus station this morning. You guys are everywhere. That must be such an incredible experience to have this newfound publicity for a project you’re so passionate about.M: It definitely is! I really can’t believe it.B: I’d love to start by talking about your involvement as a Champion and Global Ambassador, respectively, for two special nonprofit organizations: Girl Up and She’s the First. These organizations are both committed to betteri...

A fashion flashback to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics

The excitement is tangible, even though the stands are empty. The only waving flags are in the hands of the athletes marching through the center of the Olympic Stadium. At the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, in-person spectators are limited, but the world is still watching.
Since the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens in 1896, the biennial event has served as an opportunity for countries to define and display their identities on a global scale. The multi-week competition c...
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Beauty Changes Lives Raises Over $440,000 in Support of Organization’s Programs at Annual Gala

The 10th annual Beauty Changes Lives Gala gathered industry executives and rising stars to raise over $440,000 for programs benefitting beauty and wellness professionals.At the Loews Hotel on April 21st, Co-founders Lynelle Lynch, CEO of Bellus Academy and Robert Passage, Chairman & CEO of Pivot Point International, shared that they created Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) to provide scholarships to aspiring professionals in beauty, esthetics, cosmetology, nail technology and massage therapy. Since it...
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Notting Hill: a beacon for coat connoisseurs

LONDON — Notting Hill, a glitzy West London neighborhood chock-full of vintage and designer boutiques, is arguably the epicenter of coat couture. Thousands of styles, designs and brands dominate sidewalks and fill stores. Effortless and elegant, a well-made coat can last decades and is the ultimate statement piece. Pop an emerald Chesterfield over that all-black outfit and immediately become capitally cool.
But instead of spending 1,955 pounds ($2,000) at Selfridg...
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Flowers or tomatoes? Theatergoers share mixed reviews of ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ and ‘Dear Octopus’ revivals

The jukebox musical “Moulin Rouge!” dazzles for its genius representation of emotion through costuming and color, much more than for its cookie-cutter dialogue and acting. Tony-winning head designer Catherine Zuber deems movement the theme. Sequins and sparkles shine from tightly bound corsets, dancers’ billowy green- and orange-tiered skirts burst out wide and high during kicklines, and Satine, skillfully played by Tanisha Spring, glides across the stage to and from her lovers in bright robes adorned with poofy feathers and long, trailing slits.
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To read or not to read: British books to binge before your London holiday

In “Prince William (The Boy Who Will Be King),” Randi Reisfeld, author of the popular young adult series “T*Witches,” needs just 160 pages to playfully introduce the House of Windsor and English monarchy to tweens and teens. In 12 chronological chapters, she breezily covers the first 15 years of William’s life as heir to the British throne. Light and casual (she exclusively refers to the future king as “Wills,” Princess Diana’s nickname for her son), this glimpse into the Prince of Wales’ childhood is punctuated by the author’s liberal use of exclamation points.
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Save Money and Have Fun with NOLA Happy Hour Deals

“College student” is almost synonymous with “on a budget.” In a city like New Orleans, it can be hard to find cheaper dining options that still bear quality. No matter what the occasion, sometimes it’s just nice to treat yourself to a great meal at a restaurant not affiliated with Sodexo. Thankfully, many New Orleans staples offer happy hour deals, guaranteeing that you can get more bang for your buck.
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So Your Best Friend Tests Positive for Corona - Now What?

In a sense, Corona is almost like an elusive, A-list celebrity. We hear so much about it, it’s constantly featured on television and in newspapers, and everyone is influenced by it. However, as someone who took social distancing pretty seriously before school started, I only knew one or two people who had actually caught the disease between March and August. That all changed when I got to Tulane and rejoined a densely-packed community where there...

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‘An unbeatable opportunity’: Medill students cover RNC and DNC

This summer, the news was dominated by the twists and turns of the 2024 presidential race, including both parties’ nominating conventions. One set of students at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications had the chance to gain hands-on experience reporting on the RNC and DNC through a master’s program class led by Kari Lydersen, an assistant professor at Medill and leader of the Medill Investigative Lab - Chicago.
Sylvie Kirsch, ’24 MSJ, immediately signed up fo...
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Northwestern students get hands-on experience reporting at RNC

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Northwestern Graduate students in the Masters of Sciences in Journalism program are getting to report and experience political conferences this summer. Students could sign up for the summer elective course which gives them complete access to the Republican and Democratic National Conventions.This experience is in collaboration with the Wisconsin State Journal. The students get to report their own stories about the events. Sylvie Kirsch, a grad student at Northwestern is wor...