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…
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House 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…
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Group 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…
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President 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 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 MoreHouse Passes Foreign Aid Bills
The legislation totals $95 billion in assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. The House of Representatives passed bills that will provide assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific…
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U.S. Vetoes UN Resolution to Admit Palestinian Territories
U.S. deputy ambassador calls the move a premature action. The United States was the lone veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution introduced by Algeria to allow…
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House Speaker Considering Foreign Aid Bills
Pressures mount for assistance to Israel and Ukraine. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is expected to make a decision this week on how to address the foreign…
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White House Says Iran Did Not Inform U.S. Prior to Attack on Israel
White House spokesperson Kirby calls claims “ridiculous.” White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said Iran did not send any messages warning the White House of its Saturday…
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Iran 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…
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