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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser Policy changes, but facts endure. AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate. By Sarah Naffa May 19, 2025 In the news today: Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer; House Republicans narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s big tax cuts package during a rare weekend vote; and Israel’s Netanyahu acknowledges pressure from allies in decision to resume Gaza aid. Also, how school newspapers thousands of miles apart teamed up to heal from wildfires. Joe Biden speaks from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, in 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) POLITICS Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to discover a nodule on his prostate. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone. Read more. What to know: Prostate cancers are graded for aggressiveness using what’s known as a Gleason score. The scores range from 6 to 10, with 8, 9 and 10 prostate cancers behaving more aggressively. Biden’s office said his score was 9, suggesting his cancer is among the most aggressive. “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,” his office said. “The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.” Many political leaders sent Biden their wishes for his recovery. President Donald Trump, a longtime political opponent, posted on social media that he was saddened by the news and “we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.” RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer POLITICS Trump’s big bill advances in rare weekend vote, but conservatives demand more changes House Republicans narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s big tax cuts package out of a key committee during a rare Sunday night vote, but just barely, as conservative holdouts are demanding quicker cuts to Medicaid and green energy programs before giving their full support. Read more. Why this matters: It’s all setting up a difficult week ahead for the Republican leadership racing toward a Memorial Day deadline to pass the package from the House. The Budget Committee, which just days ago failed to advance the package when four conservative Republicans objected, was able to do so Sunday on a vote of 17-16, with the four hold-outs voting “present” to allow it to move ahead, as talks continue. Speaker Mike Johnson is not just having to address the concerns of the deficit hawks in his party, he’s also facing pressure from centrists who will be warily eyeing the proposed changes to Medicaid, food assistance programs and the rolling back of clean energy tax credits. Republicans criticizing the measure argued that the bill’s new spending and the tax cuts are front-loaded in the bill, while the measures to offset the cost are back-loaded. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Trump asks the Supreme Court to allow his government downsizing plans to proceed   Trump administration again blocked from cutting billions in federal health money   FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with unusual restrictions   Justice Department deal ends a ban on an aftermarket trigger. Gun control advocates are alarmed Judges dismiss national security charges against immigrants who enter new militarized zone at border   DHS asks for 20,000 National Guard troops for immigration roundups, Pentagon reviewing request   US claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is ‘inadequate,’ judge says   Immigrant released on bond in Massachusetts a month after ICE broke car window with hammer   The US is reinstating records for international students. For some, it’s too late   The US indicts a Mexican citizen on terrorism charges for helping cartel   An alleged smuggler to Colombia’s cartels had a secret ally: the DEA   Libraries are cutting back on staff and services after Trump’s order to dismantle small agency   How the S&P 500 recovered all of its losses for the year   Donald Trump’s Library of Congress fight is really about the separation of powers   Bernie Sanders and AOC are popular with Democrats. Here’s a timeline of their alliance   Jury convicts ex-Tennessee House speaker and his aide in legislative mail scheme   Judge OKs Iowa limits on K-6 gender identity, sexual orientation teaching but not elective programs Virginia Republicans embraced a diverse ticket in this year’s elections. Then things got complicated   Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez won in a Trump district. Now she faces an uprising from the left WORLD NEWS Netanyahu acknowledges pressure from allies in decision to resume Gaza aid Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that his decision to resume aid to Gaza after a weekslong blockade came after pressure from allies who said they would not be able to grant Israel the support it needs to win the war so long as there were “images of hunger” coming out of the Palestinian territory. Read more. What to know: Israel has faced condemnation from the U.N., aid groups and some European allies for its blockade of goods into the war-ravaged territory, including food, fuel and medicine. On Sunday, it said it would allow a “basic” amount of aid into Gaza to prevent a “hunger crisis” from developing. Under the Trump administration, the United States — Israel’s top ally — has mostly avoided criticizing Israel’s steps in its war against Hamas, but it has increasingly highlighted the crisis in Gaza. President Donald Trump, on his recent trip to the Middle East, voiced concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, as did his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who said on a visit to Turkey that he was “troubled” by it. The decision to let in aid comes as Israel steps up its offensive in the Gaza Strip in what it says is a bid to pressure Hamas to agree to a ceasefire deal on Israel’s terms. Under the newly launched air and ground offensive, Israel plans to displace hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and secure aid distribution inside the territory. Netanyahu said Monday that the plan would include “taking control of all of Gaza” and a military spokesperson ordered the evacuation of Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Huge crowd piles pressure on Dutch government to seek an end to Israel’s campaign in Gaza Microsoft says it provided AI to Israeli military for war but denies use to harm people in Gaza Gaza children are sent back to war zone following medical care after Jordan rejects requests to stay ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS READ BREAKING: Russia outlaws Amnesty International in latest crackdown on dissent and activists Strong populist vote: Portugal’s election brings another minority government and a far-right rise Major turnaround: Pro-EU centrist wins Romania’s tense presidential race over hard-right nationalist Fertility clinic bombing: 25-year-old suspect left behind ‘anti-pro-life’ writings, officials say Trains to resume Tuesday: New Jersey Transit train engineers reach tentative deal to end strike that halted NYC routes Sex trafficking case: Five key moments from the first week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial Today in History: In 1536, Anne Boleyn, the second wife of England’s King Henry VIII, was beheaded at the Tower of London after being convicted of adultery WATCH Severe storms: Residents dig out after deadly tornado strikes Kentucky town AAA forecasts record travel: Despite looming economic concerns, Americans are set on getting away over Memorial Day weekend ‘We are the soundtrack of the city’: Organ grinders hold parade in Mexico City A CHANGE OF PACE Members of Tideline, the student newspaper, at the interim location for Palisades High School, Wednesday, in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) School newspapers thousands of miles apart team up to heal from wildfires After a wildfire decimated a California high school’s newsroom, one of the first offers of help that its journalism adviser received came from the other side of the country. The project became a way to give students an outlet to focus on after the tragedy, while also providing them a place to tell a larger audience the experience of their community. Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sarah SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences or unsubscribe | Privacy Policy *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT

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