NTD News Today Full Broadcast (April 18)

A juror who was seated on the jury for former President Donald Trump’s Manhattan “´hush money” trial earlier this week was excused on April 18, after saying she had concerns about her ability to be fair and impartial—and fears that her identity might be made public. New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan called attorneys up to confer shortly after taking the bench, saying that the woman—also known as “Juror 2”—had slept on the decision overnight before informing the court that she wished to be dismissed.

The House Rules Committee has met to discuss a series of bills to provide foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. House Republicans on Wednesday released the text for the measures, which have already sparked criticism among conservatives over their alleged failure to address national security concerns and increasing illegal immigration at the Southern border.

President Joe Biden will return to Philadelphia in the final stop of his three-day tour of the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania, where he will announce the endorsement of the Kennedy family. More than 15 members of the Kennedy family, who have previously criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent bid for the White House, will endorse President Biden at a campaign event in Philadelphia. Many believe Mr. Kennedy’s third-party challenge poses a bigger problem for President Biden than for President Trump.

Topics in this episode include:

1. Johnson Pushes Aid Bill Despite Ouster Threat
2. House GOP Introduce Border Funding Bill
3. Senate Dismisses Mayorkas Impeachment
4. Fmr Judge on Speedy Mayorkas Impeachment Dismissal
5. Red Flags in Failed Senate Border Deal
6. Narrative Around Border for November Elections
7. Polish President Meets Privately With Trump in New York
8. Trump Campaign Wants GOP Fundraisers Using His Name to Pay
9. Biden Visits Veteran Uncle’s Memorial
10. Biden to Receive Endorsement From Kennedy Family
11. Jury Selection Resumes: Trump in Court
12. Manhattan da Wants to Bring Up Past Trump Cases
13. Hunter Biden Appealing Gun Charge Ruling
14. Us, UK Issue New Sanctions on Iran
15. EU Leaders Back New Iran Sanctions After Israel Attack
16. IDF Says It Killed Terrorists in Northern Gaza Raid
17. AZ Lawmakers Vote Against Repealing Abortion Ban
18. Mayorkas Requests Funding for DHS
19. Senate Hearing: DHS Funding Request
20. DHS Requests $60.8 Billion
21. Watch: Senate Hears DHS Request
22. Protesters at Senate DHS Meeting
23. Mayorkas Bounces Back, Requests Funding for DHS
24. Trump Trial Juror Excused Following Exposure Concerns
25. Manhattan DA Wants to Bring Up Past Trump Cases
26. Biden and Johnson Team Up Behind Aid, TikTok Ban
27. House GOP Introduce Border Funding Bill
28. State of House GOP: Is a Johnson Ouster Likely?
29. House to Vote on Foreign Aid Bills Soon
30. Maui Fire Response Plagued With Problems: Report
31. Hawaii Ag Releases Report on Deadly Maui Wildfire
32. Suspected Laken Riley Killer Was Paroled Illegally: Senator
33. Bill to Protect Privacy Rights Passed by House
34. IMF: U.S. Gov’t Debt Affects World Financial Stability
35. 6 Arrested, 3 Sought in Canada’s ‘Largest Gold Heist’
36. S. Warns China Against Helping Russia
37. China’s First Quarter GDP Growth Under Doubt
38. Mexico Lessens Incentives for Chinese Automakers
39. Lawmakers Examine New Foreign Aid Bills
40. House Probes Foreign Aid Bills
41. Lawmakers Spotlight Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Aid Bills
42. House Committee Assessing Foreign Aid Plan
43. Ballerinas Gather in NYC to Break Guinness World Record
44. New Research Dates Woodhenge, Stonehenge to Same Period
45. Notre Dame Cathedral May Reopen by the End of Year
46. Juror Excused Over Fear Media Revealed Her Identity
47. Prosecution Plans to Discredit Trump With Prior Cases
48. Prosecution Pushes for Gag Order Sanctions
49. Trump Campaign Wants GOP Fundraisers Using His Name to Pay
50. Kennedy Clan to Endorse Biden at Philly Event
51. Henson: Bills Like ‘Kids Online Safety Act’ Are Essential
52. Idaho Stabbing Defense Leans on Phone Data for Alibi
53. 911 Outages Impact Multiple States
54. Officer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Gold Star Families
55. Flames Engulf School Bus in South Jersey
56. Toyota Recalls 55K Vehicles for Door Issues