Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

Today’s Headlines: Following Vice President Kamala Harris's plea for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, she held discussions with a senior Israeli cabinet member and Benny Gantz, leader of an opposition party to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Harris criticized Israel for not facilitating enough aid into Gaza, where the death toll has reportedly surpassed 30,000, with over 500,000 Gazans facing the risk of death from starvation. Additionally, the UN released a preliminary report alleging that members of Hamas committed sexual violence against women during an attack on October 7th, prompting calls for a broader investigation. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned a Colorado state decision to remove Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot, emphasizing that state courts lack authority over federal election matters. Lastly, Trump Organization's former CFO, Allen Weisselberg, pleaded guilty to perjury in a New York state civil fraud trial, and National Guard member Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty to leaking classified military documents, facing a 16-year prison sentence.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

NBC News: Israel-Hamas war live updates: Harris calls for immediate Gaza cease-fire ahead of meeting with Israel’s Gantz

NY Times: U.N. Report Details ‘Grounds to Believe’ Oct. 7 Attack Included Sexual Violence

WA Post: Supreme Court decides Trump remains on ballot ahead of Super Tuesday

ABC News: Ex-Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty to perjury charges

AP News: Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty under a deal that calls for at least 11 years in prison

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