He stated Hamas leaders have responded to a proposed hostage deal. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has gone to Israel to discuss the possibility of a cease-fire…
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Secretary Blinken Returns to the Middle East
He is taking part in discussions surrounding the control of Gaza and preventing the spread of the war. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East…
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House Investigating UN Involvement with Hamas Attack
Several nations have halted funding to UNRWA. The House Foreign Affairs Committee held the first of hearings this week to investigate the work of UNRWA and the participation…
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Senator Sanders’ Potential Freeze of Israeli Aid Voted Down
Senators voice bipartisan concerns surrounding the resolution that could have halted support. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont introduced a resolution that would have frozen American aid to Israel. The…
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U.S. Redesignates Houthi Rebels as Global Terrorists
State Department updates designation in light of ongoing Red Sea attacks. The United States returned the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels to the list of “Specially Designated Global Terrorists,” implementing…
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Emergency Aid Funding Blocked in Senate
Minority members seek to address the southern border. A $110.5 billion emergency spending bill was voted down in the Senate on Wednesday, as minority members reemphasized the need…
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President Commends Israel-Hamas Ceasefire for Hostage Release
He calls the agreement a “testament to diplomacy.” President Joe Biden commended the agreement Israel has made to a 4-day ceasefire with Hamas brokered by the U.S. and…
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at 96
She was an advocate for women’s rights, caregivers, and mental health. Former President Jimmy Carter’s wife Rosalynn Carter passed away at home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday at…
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Administration Renews Iran Sanctions Waiver
Iran will have roughly $10 billion from Iraq for electricity. Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed a waiver extension this week with a 120-day window for Iran to…
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Senator Tuberville Calls for Funding to be Pulled from UN
UN did not pass a resolution condemning Hamas for its attacks on Israel. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama called for the United States to withdraw all funding from…
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