The elected lower house of the Jordanian parliament
Focus turns to Israel's response after Iran launches an unprecedented barrage: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with his war cabinet Sunday to weigh how to ...
npr.org/live-updates/israel-iran-gaza-drone-attack
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
House Votes to Extend—and Expand—a Major US Spy Program: The US House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend the Section 702 spy program ...
wired.com/story/house-section-702-vote/
Quick Glance: House Decision on Extending and Expanding US Spy Program
- The US House of Representatives made a decision on Friday regarding the continuation of the Section 702 spy program. This decision was made without a modification that would have required the FBI to obtain a warrant to access information of Americans.
- An ongoing controversial US wiretap program has reached a significant milestone towards its reauthorization.
- Following numerous delays, setbacks, and involvement by legislators striving to maintain and enhance the spying powers of the US intelligence agencies, the House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for an additional two years.
- Furthermore, the House bill includes a substantial broadening of the statutory definition for communication service providers, a move that FISA experts, such as Marc Zwillinger - among the few advisors to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) - have vocally cautioned against.
U.S. Must Pull Out All the Stops to Avoid Regional War After Iran Attacks Israel: The Biden administration helped put together an unprecedented defense of Israel ...
thedailybeast.com/us-must-pull-out-all-the-stops-to-avoid-regional-war-after-iran-attacks-israel
Quick Glance: Israel Army Chief Vows Response to Iran Attack, Western Nations Call for Restraint
- Multiple Western allies caution against escalation following Iran's attack on Israel, raising fears of broader regional conflict.
- Israel's military leader pledges a response to Iran's attack, while Western countries urge Israel to avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- Western nations, including the US, France, Germany, the UK, along with the United Nations and the European Union, advocate for restraint and de-escalation to prevent further conflict.
- Concerns of regional escalation loom as violence stemming from Israel's conflict in Gaza threatens to spread to other areas, prompting international calls for peace and diplomacy.
US Justice Dept rebuffs Republican demand for audio of Biden interview: The U.S. Justice Department on Monday rebuffed demands by Republicans in the House of ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-justice-dept-rebuffs-republican-demand-audio-biden-interview-2024-04-08/
Inside Congress Live, Apr 12, 2024 - Live Updates - POLITICO: Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/12/congress/house-democrats-abortion-2024-campaign-strategy-00152025
House passes FISA reauthorization bill after previous GOP setback: The House narrowly failed to adopt a warrant amendment to the FISA bill.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-clears-hurdle-reauthorizing-fisa-spy-program-after/story
Mike Rogers: ‘Some ignorant members’ in House GOP oppose Ukraine funding : If Russia attacks a NATO country, Rogers said that would be World War III.
al.com/news/2024/04/mike-rogers-some-ignorant-members-in-house-gop-oppose-ukraine-funding.html
Antony Blinken calls foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi over Iran-Israel tensions
deccanherald.com/world/antony-blinken-calls-foreign-ministers-of-turkey-egypt-jordan-saudi-over-iran-israel-tensions-2978264
Iran launches drone and missile strike against Israel as Biden rushes back to White House
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/13/biden-white-house-israel-iran-tension
From Tuberville rhetoric to House investigation, GOP makes Alabama immigrant sex abuse case political
al.com/news/2024/04/from-tuberville-rhetoric-to-house-investigation-gop-makes-alabama-immigrant-sex-abuse-case-political.html
Louisiana House OK's bill allowing insurance companies to drop more policyholders
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/state-house-votes-to-end-unique-insurance-rule-for-louisiana/article_027c8f89-0aea-5520-aa4a-e1c2ef6890c6.html
House GOP 'Imploding' as Gallagher Resigns and Greene Moves to Oust Speaker
commondreams.org/news/republican-house-speaker
Watch Robert Hur, the former special counsel who investigated President Biden’s handling of classified documents, deliver his opening statement while ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/us/politics/biden-hur-special-counsel-takeaways.html
UN chief underlines financial stability for UNRWA, expresses hopes for securing sustainable funding for relief agency
jordantimes.com/news/local/un-chief-underlines-financial-stability-unrwa-expresses-hopes-securing-sustainable
Biden impeachment push struggles under mounting GOP skepticism: GOP lawmakers said criminal referrals and "exposing the dirty laundry" are the new ...
axios.com/2024/03/21/biden-impeachment-republicans-house
Ban TikTok? Debate creates strange bedfellows with an eye on 2024 election: "It was certainly a weird one," one GOP House aide said of Wednesday's vote.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tiktok-debate-creates-strange-bedfellows-eye-2024-election/story
Six House Dems accuse Netanyahu of ‘utter disregard for Palestinian lives’ after Israel visit
jpost.com/american-politics/article-789825
CNN's John King and Jake Tapper discuss former President Donald Trump's widespread influence in the Republican Party. cnn.it/3T3xpui
Republicans press Biden administration for information on suspect in Georgia student’s death
thehill.com/homenews/house/4491963-jordan-mcclintock-biden-information-uga-death-suspect/
The fall and rise of Trump: How the former president regained control of the Republican Party
english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-03-03/the-fall-and-rise-of-trump-how-the-former-president-regained-control-of-the-republican-party.html
Jordanian, Emirati officials discuss parliamentary cooperation to support Palestine
arabnews.com/node/2471641/middle-east
Fox News Contributor Warns Republicans Biden Impeachment 'Falling Flat': Tomi Lahren encouraged Republicans on Sunday to focus on the 2024 election instead.
newsweek.com/tomi-lahren-warns-republicans-fight-impeach-joe-biden-falling-flat-1875410
Williams: In Washington, Richmond's Sesha Moon rose to the challenge: Richmond native Sesha Joi Moon had intended to quietly leave the doomed U.S ...
richmond.com/opinion/columnists/sesha-moon-diversity-officer-congress/article_a0a1d854-eb14-11ee-a303-1b9a224b3760.html
Israel to receive US aid 'very quickly' despite House delay, Knesset speaker says
jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-788450
Jordan, UAE officials repeat demands for Gaza ceasefire: AMMAN: Jordanian and Emirati officials on Sunday repeated calls for an end to the Gaza war and the ...
arabnews.com/node/2462226/middle-east
HAPPENING NOW: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre hosts the White House press briefing. abcn.ws/2J0gebC
'They’ll think twice' Bipartisan bill would make it a felony to make a threat against a school
newschannel5.com/news/theyll-think-twice-bipartisan-bill-would-make-it-a-felony-to-make-a-threat-against-a-school
Biden pushes Congress to approve $14bn for Israel as UN warns of 'slaughter' in Rafah
middleeasteye.net/news/biden-urges-congress-approve-aid-israel-un-warns-slaughter-rafah
SC's Statehouse budget battle reflects boom economy. Freedom Caucus urges deeper cuts.
postandcourier.com/politics/south-carolina-house-freedom-caucus-budget-spending/article_b8a639d2-e16d-11ee-a4d9-6bc25021460c.html
Matt Gaetz has come to embody the new Republican creed of doing whatever it takes, and laying waste to whatever it takes, to insure that Donald Trump survives ... Show more nyer.cm/voeP7gt
🔴 LIVE DAY 114 #Israel #Palestine - Death toll in Gaza tops 26,422
- Isaac Herzog accused the ICJ of twisting his words to prevent genocide in Gaza
- Widespread ... Show more
Israel-Palestine live: Hamas demands end to war in counter truce offer: Blinken says he will discuss the ceasefire proposal with Israeli leaders
middleeasteye.net/live/live-icj-rule-genocide-case-against-israel
Quick Glance: US Court Hears Civil Case on Biden's Alleged Complicity in Gaza Genocide
- Plaintiffs are urging the federal court to prompt the US to use its influence to push Israel to end its hostilities in Gaza.
- A civil case accusing US President Joe Biden and other senior officials of complicity in the 'genocide' in Gaza has commenced in a federal court in California.
- During Friday’s hearing, the court heard from lawyers, activists, and organizers, including doctors in Gaza, about the situation Palestinians have been facing for almost four months.
- The CCR is asking the court to 'declare that the defendants have violated their duty under the 1948 Genocide Convention, as part of federal common law, to take all measures within their power to prevent Israel from committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza'.
The White House said US President Joe Biden was weighing his options after a drone attack in Jordan by Iran-backed militants killed three US service members ... Show more reut.rs/3HBuALC
Quick Glance: Trump, Biden Clash Over Responsibility for Iranian Actions
- Advisers to Donald Trump and Joe Biden are trading blame for Iran's recent deadly actions.
- Former Trump officials and congressional Republicans accuse Biden of failing to prevent the deaths and argue the attack would not have happened under Trump.
- Biden officials insist deadly Iranian attacks happened under Trump's watch, blaming his actions for emboldening Tehran and destabilizing the region.
- Former Trump officials and congressional Republicans' attempts to politicize national security are illogical and detrimental to our safety and security.
US Senator Bernie Sanders has called on the US administration to cease providing financial support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 'inhumane ... Show more www.jordannews.jo/Section-21/Americas/It-is-time-for-the-US-to-say-no-to-Netanyahu-Sanders-33931
Michigan schools, school sports events would be required to have AEDs under bills
freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/12/michigan-aed-cardiac-arrest-schools-athletic-events-sports/72943763007/
Lake Saint Louis candidate says Missouri lawmaker suing him for releasing private information
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/lake-saint-louis-candidate-says-missouri-lawmaker-suing-him-for-releasing-private-information/article_a17f5c9e-dd66-11ee-a52b-37b8ce78095a.html
Matt Gaetz’s Chaos Agenda: The Florida Republican, an ally of Donald Trump, has caused disarray in Congress by ousting Kevin McCarthy after being ensnared in an ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/02/26/matt-gaetz-profile
How Mark Meadows Became the Least Trusted Man in Washington: The untold story of the rise and fall of Trump’s former chief of staff — and his role in the ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/08/magazine/mark-meadows-trump-prosecution.html
House GOP skeptical Biden inquiry leads to impeachment as election draws near: A growing number of senior House Republicans are coming to terms with a stark ...
cnn.com/2024/02/02/politics/house-impeachment-biden-republicans/
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House Speaker Dade Phelan faces toughest reelection yet: Attorney General Ken Paxton, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and former President Donald Trump are accusing Phelan ...
texastribune.org/2024/02/05/dade-phelan-primary-david-covey-paxton/
Iran denied US and British accusations that it supported militant groups behind a drone strike in Jordan that killed three US military personnel ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1809490 #DawnToday #Iran #Jordan #USA
James Biden reportedly says his brother was never involved in his business ventures – as it hapened
theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/feb/21/campaign-updates-trump-trials-biden-politics-latest
Biden Has No Plan to Punish Israel for Rafah Invasion as UN Warns of 'Slaughter': "More than half of Gaza’s population—well over 1 million people—are crammed ...
commondreams.org/news/biden-israel-rafah-invasion
Today in History: Thomas Jefferson elected president over Aaron Burr: On Feb. 17, 1801, the U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie between Thomas ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/17/thomas-jefferson-aaron-burr/
Utah House speaker spoke at a Christian nationalist event. Now Legislature says they have no record of his public calendar.
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/02/13/utah-house-speaker-spoke-christian/
The Job Is Finished, Now What? 7 Lessons and Cautionary Tales About Life After Power From Former Presidents.
entrepreneur.com/leadership/7-lessons-about-life-after-power-from-former-presidents/469665
'Second lease on life for Caesar': US House passes Assad Anti-Normalisation Act: Bill expands the Caesar Act, which included a tough round of sanctions on the ...
thenationalnews.com/world/us-news/2024/02/14/second-lease-on-life-for-caesar-us-house-passes-assad-anti-normalisation-act/
JUST IN. Figure skater Alexander Korovin’s naturalization bill hurdles the House of Representatives, bringing him a step closer to donning the Philippines’ ... Show more trib.al/PXru49W
White House prepares counterattack to Republican attempt to kill immigration talks and impeach Mayorkas – live
theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/jan/29/biden-border-immigration-abortion-republicans-trump-2024-election-latest
Should a home address decide a child’s public school? Some state lawmakers say no.
stltoday.com/news/local/education/should-a-home-address-decide-a-child-s-public-school-some-state-lawmakers-say-no/article_776e8f54-bfa9-11ee-baf5-5f8ccbb258a2.html
St. Louis and St. Charles counties charter school measure advances: The House Special Committee on Education Reform approved a measure that would expand charter ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/st-louis-and-st-charles-counties-charter-school-measure-advances/article_a919eb8e-befa-11ee-9b14-cbee00436427.html
Hunter Biden, Facing Contempt Referral, Says House Subpoenas Are Invalid: With House Republicans on the brink of pushing through a contempt of Congress referral ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/12/us/politics/hunter-biden-subpoenas.html
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden's Unexpected Appearance at Congressional Contempt Hearing
- Hunter Biden made a personal appearance on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning to attend a congressional committee hearing accusing him of contempt of Congress.
- He was accompanied by attorneys Abbe Lowell and Kevin Morris.
- Biden and Republicans are at odds over whether he should testify behind closed doors.
- Biden's surprise appearance comes a day before he is due to address separate tax charges in Los Angeles, and is the latest in an escalating back and forth between himself and House Republicans.
Live news: US stocks close higher as Apple notches biggest daily gain since May
ft.com/content/db96eadd-45df-4467-81f3-49f47fe3dfc9
2024 Golden Globe Awards: Red carpet live updates: The Golden Globes are back. Follow live updates on fashion highlights, backstage interviews and winners ...
apnews.com/live/golden-globes-2024-live-updates
Congress races to avert shutdown amid conservative anger: Congress is racing to fund the government by Friday’s partial shutdown deadline ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4410728-congress-shutdown-conservative-anger/
2024 Golden Globe Awards: Red carpet live updates: The Golden Globes are back. Follow live updates on fashion highlights, backstage interviews and winners ...
apnews.com/live/golden-globes-2024-live-updates
Jordanian, Malaysian officials discuss parliamentary collaboration: AMMAN: Ahmed Safadi, speaker of Jordan’s House of Representatives — the lower house of ...
arabnews.com/node/2446841/middle-east
Jordan's PM urges US to take lead in ending Gaza 'carnage': Dozens of Democrats also signed a letter around the same time urging Biden's ...
jpost.com/middle-east/article-782931
Hunter Biden Agrees to Deposition in Impeachment Inquiry: The chairmen of the Oversight and Judiciary committees set a Feb. 28 deposition date for President ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/18/us/hunter-biden-deposition.html
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden Agrees to Deposition with House Republicans on Feb. 28
- Hunter Biden will appear before the House in February after previously refusing public testimony.
- The House Oversight Committee announced Biden's agreement to a deposition on Feb. 28.
- His testimony will follow several interviews with Biden family members and associates.
- Republicans had advanced a contempt resolution against him, calling it off to negotiate further.
House Republicans move toward holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress: House Republicans are prepared to move forward with a resolution to hold Hunter Biden ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-republicans-move-holding-hunter-biden-contempt-congress-rcna132374
2024 Golden Globe Awards: Red carpet live updates: The Golden Globes are back. Follow live updates on fashion highlights, backstage interviews and winners ...
apnews.com/live/golden-globes-2024-live-updates
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Sexist Jokes at Golden Globes
- Jo Koy faced backlash for making sexist jokes about Taylor Swift at the Golden Globes.
- Koy admitted that some of his jokes, including the one about Taylor Swift, fell flat.
- Social media comments reflected a mix of support and criticism for Koy's jokes.
- Despite societal progress, age-old stereotypes still dictate women's expected response to jokes at their expense.
Takeaways from the 2024 US election: Haley raises $24.5 mln in Q4: Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley raised $24.5 million between October and ...
reuters.com/world/us/takeaways-2024-us-election-haley-raises-245-mln-q4-2024-01-03/
Rashida Tlaib gave Palestinian Americans a voice. Then came the war.: As Washington watches Israel execute a punishing campaign in Gaza, the Michigan Democrat ...
washingtonpost.com/style/power/2024/01/10/rashida-tlaib-palestine-israel/
Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 88: Johnson, the first Black woman elected to any seat in Dallas and the first Black Dallasite to serve in ...
texastribune.org/2023/12/31/texas-eddie-bernice-johnson-dies/
Trump helped tank Emmer, Scalise speakership bids. Now they're endorsing him for president
abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-helped-tank-emmer-scalise-speakership-bids-now/story
Why Hunter Biden went public: "I need to call out their lies": "My mistakes are in spite of (Joe Biden) — not a reflection of him."
axios.com/2023/12/14/hunter-biden-impeachment-president-republicans
WATCH: Hunter Biden demands public hearing, condemns Republican investigation for ‘false facts’
pbs.org/newshour/politics/hunter-biden-defies-congressional-subpoena-for-closed-door-gop-deposition-says-hell-only-testify-in-public-hearings
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden Takes Center Stage in 2024
- Hunter Biden suddenly in the media spotlight as a key figure for the 2024 presidential election.
- Refusing to testify privately, Hunter Biden makes a surprise public speech instead.
- In his speech, Hunter Biden emphasizes his father's lack of financial involvement in his business.
- Republicans plan investigations and impeachment proceedings against the Bidens for the 2024 presidential election.
Republican US House panel chair subpoenas Attorney General Merrick Garland
reuters.com/world/us/republican-us-house-panel-chair-subpoenas-attorney-general-garland-2023-12-19/
House Republicans Target Biden by Focusing on His Son’s News Conference: Two leaders of the impeachment inquiry into President Biden say they are investigating ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/27/us/politics/hunter-biden-subpoena.html
Quick Glance: GOP Implies President Biden Obstructed Justice
- White House press secretary's statement cited as suspicion of obstruction
- White House has repeatedly asserted president's lack of involvement in business dealings
- Hunter Biden offered to speak in a public hearing instead of appearing for the deposition
- GOP chairs request documents and communications regarding Hunter Biden's deposition
Why are KY legislators fleeing Frankfort? Blame Trump, low pay and nasty politics
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article284515470.html
House Republicans vote to authorize their impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden: House Republicans are expected to vote Wednesday to authorize their impeachment ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-vote-authorize-impeachment-inquiry-president-joe-biden-rcna129377
Between Kevin McCarthy's rise and fall from the speakership, to several censures and a dramatic expulsion, here are some of the highlights from Congress in ... Show more abcnews.visitlink.me/lBaJO4
House GOP releases Biden impeachment inquiry resolution ahead of planned vote : The House GOP released a resolution Thursday to formalize its months-long ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4347567-biden-impeachment-inquiry-resolution/
Quick Glance: US House Republicans Move Toward Biden Impeachment Inquiry
- Republican House members take step to authorize an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden.
- Allegations involve business irregularities by Biden and his family during his time as vice president.
- Republican Representative Kelly Armstrong introduces a resolution that would allow a vote on authorizing the inquiry.
- The Senate is unlikely to convict the president if the House passes articles of impeachment.
Liz Cheney’s 2024 campaign mission: Defeat House Republicans: The former GOP congresswoman has vowed to help defeat House Republicans next year as part of her ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/12/09/liz-cheney-trump-2024-elections/
GOP locks down votes for Biden impeachment inquiry: "A lot of people who were skeptical six months ago are going to vote for it," said one Republican.
axios.com/2023/12/12/republican-votes-biden-impeachment-inquiry
Stephen King Slams Jim Jordan Over Gun Control: On Tuesday, King criticized Jordan for trying to link gun violence with the Democratic party.
newsweek.com/stephen-king-slams-jim-jordan-over-gun-control-1855684
House Republicans prepare for official vote to authorize impeachment inquiry: House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and House Oversight Chairman James Comer argue ...
npr.org/2023/12/04/1217027877/house-republicans-prepare-for-official-vote-to-authorize-impeachment-inquiry
Congress passes another stop-gap to prevent government shutdown. Now what?: The third continuing resolution in less than four months buys time for a divided ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/congress-passes-another-stop-gap-to-prevent-government-shutdown-now-what/article_778e2f0c-b631-11ee-b8ca-0f3a5ffa544c.html
Full List of Republicans Who Voted Against Mike Johnson's Shutdown Bill: A continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown passed by the House after ...
newsweek.com/full-list-republicans-who-voted-against-mike-johnsons-shutdown-bill-1862084
Georgia Republican Drew Ferguson says he won’t run for reelection: Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) announced Thursday that he will not run for reelection ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4360188-drew-ferguson-says-wont-run-reelection/
Attorney Uses Joe Biden's Own Words Against Hunter Biden in Scathing Rebuke: House Republicans voted to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress after he failed ...
newsweek.com/attorney-uses-joe-bidens-own-words-against-hunter-biden-scathing-rebuke-1860580
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