Thousands in Washington rally for Israel

Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY
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Tens of thousands of supporters of Israel rallied in Washington. The House scrambled to get a vote together to avert a government shutdown. And who's to blame for climate change? Scientists aren't holding back anymore.

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'A terrifying time' to be Jewish

Supporters of Israel rallied by the tens of thousands on the National Mall under heavy security Tuesday, voicing solidarity in the fight against Hamas and crying “never again.” The “March for Israel” offered a resounding and bipartisan endorsement of one of America’s closest allies as criticism has intensified over Israel’s offensive in Gaza, set off by the bloody Oct. 7 Hamas incursion.

  • In Washington, D.C.: Thousands of demonstrators, many clad in the blue and white of the Israeli flag and carrying signs expressing support for the country, streamed into the National Mall, demanding the release of hostages and condemning an increase in antisemitic incidents across the nation and world. "It's a terrifying time especially to be Jewish," said Gali Hampel, 18, who traveled to the rally from Houston and said she was in Israel on Oct. 7. She said she wants more attention focused on the plight of the 240 hostages still held captive in Gaza. 👉 Follow our live coverage.

Supporters flock to the National Mall for the "March for Israel" in Washington on Tuesday.
Supporters flock to the National Mall for the "March for Israel" in Washington on Tuesday.

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Are the rate hikes over?

After rising and then moving sideways in recent months, inflation emphatically resumed its descent in October. Consumer price increases chilled more than expected as falling gasoline and used car prices offset another rise in rent and a rebound in health insurance costs. An underlying measure of price increases that the Federal Reserve watches more closely stayed elevated but also pulled back, bolstering the case for the Fed to continue to hold rates steady after a flurry of aggressive hikes.

  • A look at the numbers: Consumer prices overall rose 3.2% from a year earlier, down from 3.7% in September, according to the Labor Department’s consumer price index. That pulled inflation closer to the two-year low it reached in June and July, before a surge in gas prices. 📊 What does it mean for you? We break it down.

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Government shutdown averted?

In his first major test as the lower chamber's leader, bipartisan House lawmakers approved newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to avoid a government shutdown. Johnson pushed a two-tiered, short-term measure to fund the government until deadlines in January and February. It's an unusual approach compared to previous bills, which extended all government functions until one deadline. A handful of ultraconservative GOP lawmakers said they intended to vote against the resolution, but a swell of Democrats supported the plan, ensuring its passage through the House. 👉 Here's what we know.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) holds a press conference with House Republican leadership on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 in Washington.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) holds a press conference with House Republican leadership on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 in Washington.

Who's to blame for climate change?

Climate change is here and prompting unprecedented actions in every state to curb the greenhouse gas emissions fueling warming temperatures – but a new federal report out Tuesday says bigger, bolder steps are needed. And scientists aren't holding back anymore.

  • The report: After several years of work by more than 500 authors from across the country, the White House released the massive Fifth National Climate Assessment, which includes more evidence than ever before to demonstrate the cause and effects of the changing climate. The report also breaks from previous reports by unequivocally stating that humans are responsible for changes to Earth's climate. 🔎🌎 Here's what we know.

A break from the news

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Israel rally in DC, government shutdown, inflation report: Tuesday's news