TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Vance Turns Maine Fraud Event Into Midterm Battle Cry
With most of the administration overseas, Vice President JD Vance stayed stateside Thursday, leading the charge on both domestic policy and the looming midterms.
83-Year-Old Democrat Absent For Dozens Of Consecutive Votes
Democratic Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson, 83, has been absent for all House votes since after April 17 and missed over 40 consecutive votes over nearly a month, according to the chamber’s roll call.
Global Impact
CIA Director Ratcliffe meets with Cuban officials in Havana
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday, according to a CIA official and a statement from the Cuban government.
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Ukraine hit by second day of large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes
Russian missiles and drones are pounding Ukraine for a second day, as almost continuous heavy attacks hit the country, with Kyiv bearing the brunt of an assault that has killed at least eight people, including a 13-year-old, and injured 44 in the capital.
Economic Pulse
Former Spirit workers claim they’re still owed pay and benefits, lawsuit says
Former Spirit Airlines employees have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the airline, claiming workers were laid off without proper notice and are still owed pay and benefits after going out of business.
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Gavin Newsom proposes a California digital software tax
California could deliver a big blow to already reeling SaaS and software companies.
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Quick Takes
Pandas set for 8,000-mile blind date in Atlanta
Riley Green Goes Viral for Sweet Moment With Young Fan at Georgia Concert: ‘Stole the Show’
Israeli nationalists chant ‘death to Arabs’ in violent Jerusalem Day march
Lawmakers unveil bipartisan bill to bolster access to benefits for civilians exposed to toxic burn pits
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