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Biden slams ICC’s ‘outrageous’ request for Netanyahu arrest warrant

May 20, 2024

Biden slams ICC’s ‘outrageous’ request for Netanyahu arrest warrant

President Biden said Monday that it is "outrageous" for the International Criminal Court to pursue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

State Department issues 'worldwide caution' alert for Americans overseas

May 17, 2024

State Department issues 'worldwide caution' alert for Americans overseas

The State Department urged Americans abroad to exercise increased caution, citing the potential for "terrorist attacks" and other violent actions.

Mother of Army soldier detained in Russia reveals what she would write him in a letter

May 14, 2024

Mother of Army soldier detained in Russia reveals what she would write him in a letter

The mother of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who is being detained in Vladivostok, Russia, reveals to Fox News Digital what she would say to him now.

State Dept stresses no conclusion on Israel's possible international law violations after critical report

May 13, 2024

State Dept stresses no conclusion on Israel's possible international law violations after critical report

A State Department spokesman said despite a report submitted to Congress, no conclusions have been made on Israel's possible international law violations.

Bernie Sanders says Israel shouldn't receive 'another nickel' in US military aid after State Dept. report

May 12, 2024

Bernie Sanders says Israel shouldn't receive 'another nickel' in US military aid after State Dept. report

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, of Vermont, claimed that Israel is becoming a "pariah nation" and had broken international law in its war against Hamas.

State Department criticizes Israel’s attempts at ‘mitigating civilian harm’ in Gaza war: report

May 10, 2024

State Department criticizes Israel’s attempts at ‘mitigating civilian harm’ in Gaza war: report

A report from the U.S. State Department sent to Congress Friday questioned how effective the Israeli military is being at mitigating civilian casualties in Gaza.

Biden administration granted sanctions relief to Arab nations just before president's Israel aid threat

May 10, 2024

Biden administration granted sanctions relief to Arab nations just before president's Israel aid threat

The State Department informed Congress it would waive anti-Israeli boycott sanctions for several Arab nations the day before President Biden drew a red line on Israel.

US official raises alarm over forcible repatriation of North Koreans from China

May 9, 2024

US official raises alarm over forcible repatriation of North Koreans from China

A U.S. official overseeing North Korea affairs has voiced concerns about China's forced repatriation of North Koreans, according to the U.S. State Department.

US law could force Biden to pull UN funding if Palestinian recognition bypass succeeds, experts say

May 9, 2024

US law could force Biden to pull UN funding if Palestinian recognition bypass succeeds, experts say

The UN vote would give the Palestinians de facto statehood which, according to American law, could mean automatic defunding by the U.S. Washington is the largest contributor to the world body.

Biden's Iran envoy kept classified material on personal email, cellphone that was hacked: GOP lawmakers

May 8, 2024

Biden's Iran envoy kept classified material on personal email, cellphone that was hacked: GOP lawmakers

GOP lawmakers allege Robert Malley, President Biden’s special envoy to Iran, kept classified material on a personal cellphone and email that were later hacked.