Republican says Biden has ‘strengthened’ Hamas by withholding aid from Israel: ‘Completely incompetent’
Republican senators on Sunday harshly criticized President Biden for withholding weapons from Israel, claiming he inadvertently “strengthened” the terrorist group Hamas. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska) said the Biden administration’s decision to withhold high explosives from Israel “just shows their incompetence.” He also compared the current conflict with Hamas to Biden’s handling of Afghanistan, saying it […]
UN aid agency estimates about 300,000 people have fled Rafah
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) said on Sunday that it estimates around 300,000 people have fled Rafah ahead of a possible full-scale invasion by Israel. “As the forced and inhumane displacement of Palestinians continues, @UNRWA estimates that approximately 300,000 people were evacuated from Rafah last week. There is nowhere safe to go. […]
To aid the green energy transition, we need to modernize our grid infrastructure
While it’s true that some things improve over time, America’s aging electricity transmission infrastructure is not one of them. Updated electricity transmission infrastructure is essential to reduce emissions and ensure reliable electricity service. Congress passed the Green Energy Act to make this update a reality, but it’s up to a little-known government committee to fully […]
Blinken Confirms US Is ‘Holding Back’ Military Aid To Israel After NBC Host Presses On Biden’s ‘Red Line’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed Sunday on NBC the U.S. is “holding back” specific military aid to Israel after being pressed on President Joe Biden’s “red line” as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues. Blinken appeared on “Meet the Press” to discuss the warnings Biden and his administration have been sending to Israel over the conflict’s […]
Graham: Biden threat to pull military aid for Israel ‘rewarding the tactics of Hamas to put civilians at risk’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (RS.C.) said if the Biden administration follows through on its threat to stall U.S. military aid to Israel, the White House will “reward Hamas’ tactics that endanger civilians.” He said he was deaf. “As long as Hamas continues to use its own people as human shields, it will be impossible to reduce […]
‘Full Of Crap!’: Lindsey Graham Unleashes On NBC’s Kristen Welker Over Conditions For Israel To Receive US Aid
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, spoke to NBC host Kristen Welker on Sunday about the conditions under which the Biden administration would receive U.S. aid to Israel. Graham appeared on “Meet the Press” to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas as Israel faces pressure to meet conditions set by the United States to […]
Bernie Sanders says Israel shouldn’t receive ‘another nickel’ in US military aid after State Dept. report
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vermont) said that despite the findings of a recent State Department report, Israel should not receive “another nickel” in U.S. military aid. “Any objective observer knows that Israel violates international law and violates U.S. law,” Sanders said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” In our view, Israel should receive no further U.S. […]
‘Israel Has Broken International Law’ and ‘American Law,’ Shouldn’t Get Another Nickel in U.S. Military Aid
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that Israel “should not receive another nickel in U.S. military aid” because it violates international law. said. “I think any objective observer knows that Israel is breaking international law by importing American law,” Sanders said. should not be accepted.” He went on to say: […]
Where the United States spends the most on foreign aid
Debate over U.S. aid to Israel and Ukraine has dominated Washington this year, with questions surrounding U.S. economic and military assistance to various allies and whether the country is spending significant aid abroad. The question arises. Opposition to foreign aid is growing within the Republican Party, which says the U.S. needs to spend more on […]
Biden’s Biggest Backers Apparently Lash Out After Israel Aid Restricted
President Joe Biden is reportedly facing backlash from some prominent supporters over his decision to withhold aid to Israel if they move forward with an invasion of Rafah, where about one million civilians have sought refuge. The president drew his red line on the Israel-Hamas war on Wednesday during an interview with CNN, saying that […]