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August 15, 2019

AIPAC chides Israel for decision to block Omar, Tlaib visit

In a surprise move, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee criticized the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for barring two freshman Democratic congresswomen from entering the country ahead of a planned visit.

August 15, 2019

Israel blocks Omar, Tlaib from entering country amid pressure from Trump

Israeli officials have decided to block U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from entering the country as part of a planned visit, a reversal that comes amid pressure from President Trump and concerns about their support for boycotts of Israel. 

August 14, 2019

Kevin McCarthy: 'The Squad' should have joined trip to Israel

House minority leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., appeared on "Special Report with Bret Baier" Wednesday where he explained his concerns with the Democratic Party moving away from Israel due to the influences of "new socialists," in particular the group known as "The Squad."

August 13, 2019

New York Times demotes high-ranking editor following social media controversies

A high-ranking editor at The New York Times was demoted following recent incidents that sparked heavy backlash on social media. 

July 30, 2019

North Carolina gun shop billboard mocks the 'Squad' as 'idiots'

A small North Carolina gun shop has drawn criticism from gun control advocates and progressives for a billboard calling four Democratic minority congresswomen "idiots."

July 30, 2019

Tlaib ramps up pressure on 2020 Dems to ‘tax the rich’ outside Detroit debate site

As the Democratic 2020 hopefuls prepare to take the stage for two nights of primary debates here in Michigan, one member of the “Squad” is keeping candidates’ feet to the fire about a top issue for the party’s left-wing base -- taxing the rich.

July 26, 2019

Doug Schoen: Pelosi’s feud with Ocasio-Cortez should end with an ultimatum – Will AOC make the smart choice?

While House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York met Friday to try to stop the public feuding between moderate Democrats and those on the far left of their party, I doubt they’ll succeed.

July 26, 2019

House Dems vote to subpoena Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner for personal emails, texts

The House Oversight Committee voted along party lines Thursday to authorize subpoenas for personal emails and texts used for official business by top White House aides, including Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.

July 24, 2019

House overwhelmingly OKs resolution opposing Israel boycott in rare bipartisan vote

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan resolution Tuesday opposing an international effort to boycott Israel.

July 24, 2019

Tlaib likens boycott of Israel to Nazi Germany in floor speech against resolution to condemn Jewish state boycott

Rep. Rashida Tlaib compared the boycott movement of Israel to the American boycott of Nazi Germany on Tuesday.