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US Senate blocks bill to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court
By Patricia Zengerle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legislation that would have imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court in protest of its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister was blocked in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
The chamber voted 54-45 in favor of the bill, meaning the measure, which had already passed the Republican-majority House of Representatives, could not get the 60 "yes" votes needed in the 100-member Senate to advance.
The vote was largely along party lines, with almost every Democrat and independent voting against. Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote with Republicans to advance the measure. Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff did not vote.
The "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act" would have imposed sanctions on any foreigner who investigates, arrests, detains or prosecutes U.S. citizens or those of an allied country, including Israel, who are not members of the court.
It passed the House earlier this month 243-140, as 45 Democrats joined Republicans in voting "yes."
In the Senate, Democrats said they agreed with much of the bill, but said it was too broad, and risked alienating important U.S. allies and imposing sanctions on lower level workers at the court in the Netherlands.
Urging colleagues to vote "no," Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer accused the ICC of having "an anti-Israel bias that cannot be ignored." However, he said the bill was poorly crafted and also could target U.S. companies, such as those whose products help protect the court from foreign hackers.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/us-senate-blocks-bill-to-impose-sanctions-on-international-criminal-court/ar-AA1y18Ax
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“NOT A Lone Gunman” Trump Declassifies JFK Files - Was It a Mob Job? With Michael Franzese
Piers Morgan Uncensored
28 Jan 2025
The assassination of President John F Kennedy reverberated throughout the world as the tragic loss of a charismatic, energetic young leader. Known for his inspiring speeches and support for civil rights, his murder has spawned a library of conspiracies all about who could have benefited from it. Was it the Soviets? The CIA? The Mob?! Well, the truth may be about to come out, as Donald Trump has signed orders for the declassification of government reports on the JFK, RFK and MLK Jr assassinations. Conspiracy theorists and their detractors alike are anxious to see what these secretive files may reveal.
For an exploration of all possibilities, Piers Morgan brings together author Jefferson Morley, former Capo for the Colombo crime family Michael Franzese and former CIA officer and host of 'The President's Daily Brief' Mike Baker.
00:00 - Introduction
03:00 - Investigative reporter Jefferson Morley on the CIA's role
06:17 - Ex CIA officer Mike Baker on whether a 'smoking gun' will be found
10:47 - Former Mafia capo Michael Franzese on the Mob's involvement
17:55 - Piers on Trump assassination attempt comparisons
21:00 - Will the CIA push back?
27:10 - Piers: 'We live in a conspiracy theory age'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlAbPkMlNOU