He says breaking the law is not a “peaceful protest.” President Joe Biden responded to the college campus protests on Thursday, saying that the students’ on-campus tent encampments…
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Secretary of State Urges Hamas to Accept Cease-Fire Deal
He says, “The time to act is now.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Hamas should agree to the most recently proposed cease-fire deal. During his…
Read MoreHouse Minority Leader Requests Vote on Act to Counter Antisemitism
He urges the House speaker to bring legislation to the floor that seeks to establish a national coordinator to counter antisemitism. House Minority Leader Hakkem Jeffries of New…
Read MoreGroup of Legislators Calls Out Columbia University Board of Trustees
Negotiations to disband protestors encamped on the campus have failed. A group of 21 members of the House, led by Representatives Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey and Dan…
Read MorePresident to Sign Foreign Aid After Senate Passage
The cloture vote approved assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan and a measure on TikTok divestment. President Joe Biden indicated he will sign the Senate-passed legislation authorizing $95…
Read More27 Senators Call for Federal Defunding of Universities That Allow Antisemitism
They sent a letter to the attorney general and education secretary calling for action regarding an anti-Israel demonstration at Columbia University. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas headed a…
Read MoreState Department Releases Annual Human Rights Report
The agency outlines the top areas of concern for human rights violations. The U.S. State Department released the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices this week. The…
Read MoreIran Launches Military Drones in Attack on Israel
U.S. National Security Council says the attack will “unfold over a number of hours.“ The Israeli military reported that Iran has launched over 100 attack drones aimed at…
Read MorePrerequisites Suggested Before President’s Meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister
Legislators write President Biden with recommendations in light of ongoing militia attacks. Eight members of the House majority sent President Joe Biden a letter this week providing suggestions…
Read MoreSecretary Austin Responds to Israeli Strike on World Central Kitchen
He shared the concerns of the administration over the planned operation in Rafah. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a phone call with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant…
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