Top Democrats are increasing pressure on President Joe Biden to change his policy on Israel following the killing of aid workers in Gaza. Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders are demanding a suspension of weapons transfers and cancelation of fighter jet sales to Israel. This opposition could complicate Congress’s approval of a military aid package. Biden is expected to address these concerns when he visits the site of a collapsed bridge in Baltimore today.
In other news, former President Donald Trump faced a setback in court as a judge blocked his subpoena for material related to a documentary about Stormy Daniels. The trial against Trump over a hush money payment to Daniels is set to begin on April 15. Meanwhile, Biden is set to announce a new plan for student debt relief, aiming to target relief at borrowers facing financial hardship. The plan is expected to face legal challenges but could provide a political boost for Biden ahead of the November election.
As Biden visits Baltimore to assess the collapsed bridge and meet with the families of the victims, the issue of Israel policy, student debt relief, and legal battles involving Trump continue to shape the political landscape. Press conference-taking place against the backdrop of these pressing issues will shed light on the administration’s response to these challenges.
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