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MNI POLITICAL RISK - The Rift Between The US And Israel Deepens

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  • When Congress returns from recess on April 8, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is expected to finally move on legislating new aid for Ukraine. We run through the most likely options inside.
  • The rift between Israel and the US over a proposed IDF military operation in the Gazan city of Rafah escalated yesterday into a direct public confrontation.
  • Former President Donald Trump yesterday directly called for an end to the war between Israel and Hamas. A major development considering that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought to bolster support amongst Congressional Republicans.
  • President Biden has made significant gains on Trump in six of the seven 2024 swing states, reflecting a number of shifting dynamics which may have tilted the race back towards Biden.
  • Trump had a mixed day in New York yesterday. The bad news: New York Judge Juan Merchan set a date for the hush money criminal trial. The good news: A New York appeals court significantly reduced the bond Trump must pay in his civil fraud case.
  • The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed overnight after one of its support structures was hit by a container vessel.
  • The US may have a pathway for maintaining sanctions relief on Venezuela after Governor of Zuila Province, Manuel Rosales, made it onto the ballot for the presidential election.
  • Poll of the Day: US voters are evenly split of which party they will support at the 2024 general election.
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