Where tensions have been rising…The West Bank. Yesterday, Israeli soldiers disguised as medical workers and civilians raided a hospital in the West Bank town of Jenin, killing three Palestinian militants. Hamas confirmed one of the men was a commander. Islamic Jihad claimed the other two men. The operation raised fears that violence could escalate further in the West Bank. The Israeli military accused the militants of using the hospital as a hideout and said it was “another example of the cynical use of civilian areas and hospitals as shelters and human shields.” Hamas and Islamic Jihad threatened to retaliate. The International Committee of the Red Cross said “hospitals and medical patients should be respected and protected at all times.” …Oh and speaking of rising tensions, President Bidensaid he decided on how he'll respond to the attack that killed three US soldiers. He didn’t share details but said he doesn’t think we need “a wider war.”
What’s giving mixed signals…The stock market. Yesterday, Alphabet and Microsoft both saw their shares dip after posting positive quarterly results.Microsoft said it raked in $62 billion in sales last quarter, thanks in part to its cloud services. Alphabet said its revenue grew by 13%, as more people are willing to pay for YouTube. Still, investors expected the companies to do better, especially with the help of AI. The updates follow layoffs in thetech and media industries. On the upside, job openings grew last month. Today, the Fed is also expected to announce that it's keeping interest rates the same.
Who officials have questions for...Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO). Yesterday, she confirmed the Justice Department is investigating her for alleged misuse of campaign funds. Officials are looking into whether the progressive Democrat improperly paid her husband as he worked security for her in 2022. Bush said she paid him with campaign funds, which lawmakers can do as long as family members offer a “bona fide service” at a fair market value. She maintains the payments to her husband followed the rules and says she's “fully cooperating” with the investigation. …Oh and speaking of progressive lawmakers in hot water,Rep. Jamaal Bowman(D-NY) said he regrets posting a poem that included 9/11 conspiracy theories.
Whose legal troubles are adding up…Imran Khan's. Today, the former PM of Pakistan and his wife were sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption. This comes just one day after Khan was sentenced to another 10 years for leaking state secrets.
Who has some whipping out a small violin...Elon Musk.
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