Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are gearing up for another vote on a new speaker late on Wednesday morning. Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, House Republicans’ candidate for the gavel, fell 17 votes short…
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Calls from Capitol Hill lawmakers to freeze the $6 billion in Iranian funds reached through controversial negotiations increased this week. Nearly 20 GOP senators are calling on the Biden administration to freeze the funds that…
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Bernie Sanders says blast at Palestinian hospital an ‘unspeakable crime’ as IDF, Hamas trade blame
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that the rocket strike against a hospital in Gaza that killed hundreds of Palestinians is an ‘unspeakable crime’ and called for both Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists to bring…
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US refrains from placing preconditions on weapons sent to Israel, unlike those sent to Ukraine
Pentagon officials say weapons sent to Israel for defense against attacks from Hamas were sent without any preconditions, unlike weapons sent to Ukraine. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh…
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Lebanese protesters gather near U.S. embassy in Beirut after Gaza hospital hit by rocket: Reports
Hundreds of protesters reportedly gathered at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday night after a rocket hit a hospital in the Gaza Strip. The protest came after a Hamas-run hospital in the Gaza…
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United Nations to vote on resolution condemning Hamas attack and all violence against civilians
The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution Wednesday that will condemn ‘the heinous terrorist attacks by Hamas’ on Israel as well as all violence against civilians. The resolution also calls…
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Iran’s top envoy warned Monday that ‘preemptive action’ against Israel is expected soon as the Jewish state continues bombarding Gaza but has so far delayed a ground operation. ‘Leaders of the Resistance will not allow…
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DeSantis blasts Biden for prioritizing Gaza aid that will be ‘commandeered’ by Hamas over rescuing hostages
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed President Biden on Tuesday accusing him of prioritizing humanitarian aid to Gaza, which has reportedly been compromised by Hamas in the past, over rescuing American and Israeli hostages. ‘Innocent Americans…
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Jordan could become speaker without House majority with risky gambit last used before Civil War
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, faces an unclear path to the speakership after securing the GOP nomination. In the chaotic fight to replace recently ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Jordan has been making…
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Sec Blinken exchanges warm greeting with Palestinian president, remains silent on aid for Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken exchanged a warm greeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday. The pair met in Amman, Jordan, to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Blinken remained silent when reporters asked…