3 Things To Know Today

1 Venezuela Opposition Leader Guaido Calls For "Largest March In History"

Venezuelans were out in force yesterday in what opposition leader Juan Guaido promises will be the precursor to the largest march in the country's history. This comes a day after Guaido called for Venezuela's military to force out President Nicolas Maduro. While that didn't happen, Guaido's appearance with dozens of National Guard members outside a Caracas air force base set off a flurry of protests. Those demonstrators were met with water cannons and tear gas by troops loyal to Maduro. As for what happens next, that’s anyone’s guess. Guaido has called for public employees to strike – with the hopes that will lead to a general strike. Will the United States get involved – it might be too early to say, but it’s definitely possible. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the US could take military action – and accuses both Cuba and Russia of destabilizing the country by supporting Maduro. Maduro maintains he’s in the middle of a coup “led” by the United States.

2 Barr Testifies, Dems Accuse Barr Of Misleading Congress

Much like any part of the investigations surrounding President Trump and the resulting political fracas on Capitol Hill, if you’re a Trump fan…you got what you wanted yesterday. If you’re across the aisle, you got what you wanted yesterday. What everyone can agree on? Attorney General Bill Barr is defending his handling of the final report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Meanwhile, Barr will not testify in a House Judiciary Committee hearing today. Barr had threatened to skip the meeting over objections to changes in the hearing's format – specifically, that Congressional staffers, not the lawmakers would be asking questions. Barr's decision to skip the House hearing could force House Democrats to issue subpoenas compelling him to appear. We’ll find out if he had a change of heart by this morning.

3 Trump Calls On Religious-Based Violence To End

With recent violence and vandalism at churches, mosques and synagogues, the notion of people being allowed to practice their faith in peace is not lost on President Trump. At a dinner honoring the National Day of Prayer, which is today, Trump pointed out several recent attacks targeting houses of worship – and is calling on violence and terrorism against people of all faiths to end now. In his opening remarks, the president welcomed representatives of various faiths, including Christians, Muslims, Jews, Sikhs, and Hindus. He also referenced the attack on the Chabad of Poway in California over the weekend, as well as the bombings of churches in Sri Lanka on Easter. "America will be a nation that believes forever, and we certainly believe – more than anyone – the power of prayer," he noted. “It's the most powerful thing there is."


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