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Today's Daily Kickoff covers a major House vote on Israel aid, JD Vance's controversial comments, and new funding requests for a Gaza peacekeeping force under the Board of Peace.
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7mHouse Democrats attempt to appease party base in voting for resolution cutting off aid to Israel
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11mNearly half of House Democrats vote to cut off aid to Israel
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5mVance alleges Israeli influence campaigns ‘manipulating’ American opinion on Iran war
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