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July 24, 2024

Israeli PM Netanyahu to address Congress amid high-profile absences

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak to a joint session of Congress Wednesday at 2 p.m. despite some high-profile absences.

July 24, 2024

Netanyahu to address Congress, meet Biden as Israelis ponder relationship: 'American people are with us'

Israelis discuss the importance of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to address Congress amid Israel’s multi-front war against Iranian proxies, Hamas, the Houthis, and Hezbollah.

July 23, 2024

Bob Menendez to resign from Senate amid Democratic pressure after guilty verdict

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., resigned from the Senate after being found guilty in his federal corruption trial and facing near unanimous pressure among his Senate Democratic colleagues to do so.

July 23, 2024

Pennsylvania police commissioner throws cold water on Secret Service 'sloped roof' concerns: 'I cannot agree'

Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris says he "cannot agree" with Secret Service claims that a "sloped roof" in Butler posed a problem.

July 23, 2024

Jeffries, Schumer endorse Kamala Harris for president

Vice President Kamala Harris has now secured the backing of the top two Congressional Democrats.

July 23, 2024

Former SEAL sniper says Trump was 'extremely vulnerable' during visit to PA shooting site

Former Navy SEAL sniper and Arizona Congressman Eli Crane toured the rooftop where Thomas Crooks shot at former President Trump on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

July 23, 2024

Secret Service Director Cheatle dodges Trump rally security questions for hours: 5 takeaways

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle remained evasive during an hours-long grilling by lawmakers over her agency's colossal failure to protect President Donald Trump.

July 22, 2024

Ted Cruz demands assurances from NPR that DEI doesn't affect editorial calls

Ted Cruz is asking for assurances from NPR's CEO that its coverage decisions aren't influenced by wealthy donors or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion standards.

July 22, 2024

Secret Service director opens testimony with frank admission: 'We failed' – but won't resign

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle admitted that her agency "failed" to protect former President Trump, but also refused to resign Monday.

July 22, 2024

Progressive rep calls on Secret Service director to resign, citing former head after Reagan shooting

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna grilled Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle over her agency's failure to protect former President Trump, calling on her to resign.