October 18, 2023 GOP senators ramp up push to refreeze $6B in Iranian funds: 'Hamas is just the puppet' GOP senators are pushing to refreeze $6 billion in Iranian funds obtained through controversial negotiations, citing concerns over support for Hamas and President Biden's aid to Palestine.
October 17, 2023 Jeffries blasts Jordan as 'poster child of MAGA extremism' after failed speaker vote, pushes bipartisan path House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., gaggled outside of the Capitol following House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan's, R-Ohio, failed first ballot for House speaker on Tuesday.
October 17, 2023 IDF contradicts 'Squad' tweets accusing Israeli military of bombing hospital Democrat Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib's latest claim about Israel destroying a Gaza hospital was debunked by the country's military spokesperson.
October 17, 2023 McConnell says broad spending package to fund Israel should include border security: 'Needs to be credible' Sen. McConnell urges White House for a comprehensive aid package to Israel, emphasizing the need for credible border crisis solutions post Hamas attack.
October 17, 2023 Rubio to introduce Senate resolution canceling visas for Hamas supporters Sen. Marco Rubio is pushing a resolution to deport and cancel visas for foreigners endorsing Hamas, fast-tracking it through the Senate.
October 17, 2023 DCCC gives talking points to House Dems amid Jordan's bid for speakership: 'GOP extremism' Fox News Digital obtained the memo sent out by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee with talking points and communications guidance amid Rep. Jim Jordan's bid for speaker.
October 17, 2023 Jordan could become speaker without House majority with risky gambit last used before Civil War The House has twice elected a speaker by plurality, giving the GOP a potential path to a speakership amid a raucous Republican caucus.
October 17, 2023 Sec Blinken exchanges warm greeting with Palestinian president, remains silent on aid for Gaza Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday as Israel appears poised to invade Gaza in the coming days.
October 17, 2023 Democrat lawmaker says he has 'several' names of GOPers he'd support for speaker if Jordan fails Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said "several" names of Republican members he'd support for House speaker over the current nominee, Rep. Jim Jordan.
October 17, 2023 GOP senator calls for ‘immediate’ halt of US aid to Palestinians, says it will end up ‘in the hands of Hamas’ Sen. Marsha Blackburn says U.S. aid to Gaza should be cut off, echoing sentiment from other GOP figures against accepting refugees from the region.
