Trump megadonor and hedge fund billionaire John Paulson says there were 'legitimate concerns' with the 2020 election. “Going forward, it’s very important that people believe in the fairness and integrity of elections.” In other words, he wants to be Trump's Treasury secretary.…

'Trump's Republican Party treats Ukraine as the enemy and Russia as a friend. Defining that stance as isolationist is lazy and wrong. It is actively pro-Russian.' My column on America's moment of truth in Ukraine. ft.com/content/98f37c…

Today in Semafor principals: Big China focus at the White House with U.S., Japan, Philippines planning to announce joint Coast Guard patrols in South China Sea. Japan's Kishida addresses Congress and is expected to mention Ukraine, amid U.S. aid impasse semafor.com/newsletter/04/…

Can’t wait to join the best team in the business Semafor tomorrow. Thank you Justin B. Smith Semaforben, Rachel, Steve Clemons, and the entire team for the warm welcome!

We should never forget Netanyahu's 'initial, glib explanation for the drone killings of six foreign aid workers – 'this happens in wartime.'’’ That reflects his callous disregard for civilian life throughout his military campaign in Gaza. theguardian.com/world/2024/apr…

BREAKING: 322 aid trucks entered Gaza today. It is the highest daily number of aid trucks that entered the enclave since October 7, Israeli officials tell me

When our daughter died suddenly, David Frum writes, she left us with grief, memories—and Ringo. theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

Thirty years ago on this date of April 7th and during the following 100 days, 1 million people were killed during the #RwandaGenocide against Tutsis. The mass burial sites have become important places of remembrance -- and people still mourn those they love and try to understand…

Steve Clemons on Al Jazeera English's 'The Bottom Line' posed this question to his guests Dr. Annelle Sheline and Khaled Khaled Elgindy, 'Is Netanyahu's political survival undermining Biden's political survival?'
Sheline: 'PM Netanyahu's political future depends on the violence continuing.'
#Gaza

My interpretation of Biden’s ultimatum to Netanyahu:
1. Negotiate an immediate ceasefire and hostage swap by loosening your requirements.
2. Set up immediate, transparent procedures and mechanisms for protecting humanitarian workers in Gaza
3. Open the gates to humanitarian aid…

My very exciting news (& thanks to @POLITICO for the shoutout) 'FIRST IN PLAYBOOK — Indira Lakshmanan is joining @USNews to launch an Ideas & Opinions platform. She most recently led the global enterprise team at the AP, and will remain a part-time host for WAMU/NPR’s “1A” show'

These workers were trying to feed starving people.

The challenge of getting assistance into Gaza is already overwhelming — aid workers from World Central Kitchen United Nations & others shouldn't face death when distributing it. ENOUGH!

My heart goes out to Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳 and the World Central Kitchen team.

After ⁦President Biden⁩ Biden expressed his strong criticism of Israeli humanitarian policy in Gaza, Netanyahu cannot ignore his determined opposition to anything but a targeted operation in Rafah. Talks will continue; no Israeli action likely. axios.com/2024/04/03/isr…

'Banning Al Jazeera moves Israel one step closer to dictatorship. Defenders of Israel love to call it the Middle East’s only democracy. But democracies don’t censor the press.' forward.com/opinion/599095….

'I give you my heart. I give you my heart.' Early pandemic Lunch with the FT with the remarkable, world-inspirational humanitarian Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳 ft.com/content/a6a4fc…

Trump's aides are looking at how to fit in campaign events during an expected six-week criminal trial in New York.
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Trump and Nebraska's governor are pushing to change state law to deny Biden a crucial electoral vote — one that could break a highly plausible 269-269 tie.

But Dems there also tell David Weigel they're skeptical it has a real chance of passing.

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This was Zomi in Pakistan….like so many other missions….always a brave soul….an Angel….
Dear Zomi I have no words….but I promise you, your spirit will always be with us…we will always feed people, with love and kindness….you made all of us better…..You made invisible…

Before Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳 World Central Kitchen aid workers in #Gaza were killed by IDF strike, I did this intvew w/frmr Human Rights Watch execdir Kenneth Roth. Roth is surgically precise in his analysis of significant human rights violations by Israel forces Al Jazeera Breaking News youtube.com/watch?v=RJGMLt…

Before Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳 World Central Kitchen aid workers in #Gaza were killed by IDF strike, I did this intvew w/frmr Human Rights Watch execdir Kenneth Roth. Roth is sober and steady in his analytic and comprehensive review of significant human rights violations by Israel forces

youtube.com/watch?v=RJGMLt…