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October 19, 2023

Senate prepares for Biden to send supplemental funding request with Israel, Ukraine aid

The Biden administration plans to submit an emergency funding request for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan to the Senate this week, Sen. Chuck Schumer said Thursday.

October 19, 2023

Sen Daines wants the $6 billion in Iranian assets to be used for Israeli defense

Sen. Steve Daines has proposed reallocating $6 billion in Iranian assets to Israel's defense, aiming to aid in countering Iran-backed Hamas.

October 19, 2023

Jordan holdouts get death threats over gavel fight, GOP speaker nominee condemns

Several House Republicans who are not voting for Rep. Jim Jordan as speaker said they have received death threats over their votes, which Jordan's office has denounced as "abhorrent."

October 19, 2023

Republicans grill Biden's Israel ambassador nominee Jack Lew in Senate hearing: 'Win for Iran'

During a nomination hearing, Senate Republicans questioned nominee Jack Lew's record on Iran and his role in the 2015 nuclear deal as he aims to become the ambassador to Israel.

October 19, 2023

Mary Lou Retton's daughter says Olympic-winning mother faced recent 'scary setback' in pneumonia fight

Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton remains hospitalized in the ICU and has faced a "scary setback" as she fights a rare form of pneumonia.

October 18, 2023

'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill tearfully apologizes for worrying fans, clarifies remarks about cancer battle

"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill shared an emotional video in which he clarified recent remarks he made about his cancer treatment and apologized to worrying fans.

October 18, 2023

Democratic Sen Bob Menendez's wife enters plea in bribery case as questions swirl

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez's four co-defendants on Wednesday appeared in federal court, where they entered not-guilty pleas regarding an alleged bribery scheme.

October 18, 2023

Top law firm rescinds job offers to Ivy League students who signed letter blaming Israel for violence

Three law students from two prestigious Ivy League schools saw their employment letters rescinded by a top U.S. law firm after signing on to pro-Hamas open letters.

October 18, 2023

Iran calls on Arab nations to impose oil embargo on Israel, expel ambassadors

Iran called on its Arab neighbors to expel Israeli ambassadors and impose an oil embargo on the country Wednesday, but OPEC does not appear to be budging.

October 18, 2023

Cruz demands answers from Mayorkas on denial of Secret Service protection for RFK Jr

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, pressed DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for explanations on the denial of Secret Service protection to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., despite documented threats.