Middle East crisis live: Hamas reportedly ‘positive’ on ceasefire talks; Biden urges Netanyahu against Rafah invasion | Israel
important events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature There are conflicting local media reports on the death toll from Israel’s overnight airstrikes. RaphaSome retailers have as many as 22. Meanwhile, the Israeli military, despite continued diplomatic efforts to avoid further fighting, is still preparing troops on the border with […]
RNC urges police to extend protestor restrictions around Milwaukee convention venue
The Republican National Committee (RNC) reportedly sent a letter to the Secret Service asking it to keep demonstrators away from the Milwaukee convention site in July. The three page letter is First reported by the New York Timesobjected to a plan that established specific areas in which demonstrators could demonstrate. Todd R. Stegelda, the letter’s […]
UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack
The United Nations said Friday that Sudanese militias were besieging Darfur’s only unoccupied capital, warning that an attack would have “catastrophic consequences” for the city’s 800,000 residents. . At the same time, the United Nations said the rival Sudanese military “appears to be entrenching its position.” Sudanese conflict expands into major humanitarian safe zone U.N. […]
NY Democrat urges postmaster general to reconsider stamp price increases
Rep. Richie Torres, R-New York, urged U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to reconsider raising the price tag by about 8%, arguing that it would have a “disparate” impact on those fighting inflation, especially seniors. There is. Earlier this month, the U.S. Postal Service filed a notice with regulators to increase the price of first-class stamps […]
Mauricio Pochettino urges Chelsea to show they are not just ‘Cole Palmer FC’ | Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino has challenged Chelsea to prove they are not a ‘Cole Palmer Football Club’ if they have to face Arsenal without their player of the season on Tuesday. Palmer, Chelsea’s main goal and source of creativity since joining from Manchester City last September, is doubtful for the trip to the Emirates Stadium due to […]
Biden calls congressional leaders, urges them to pass aid to allies
President Biden spoke by phone with the top four leaders of Congress on Sunday to push for a supplemental national security bill in the House of Representatives as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) faces increasing pressure to pass the Senate. He emphasized the “urgent need” to pass the bill. He brings the foreign aid package […]
UN chief urges Iran and Israel to ‘step back from the brink’
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded with Security Council members to avoid a “full-scale conflict” in the Middle East as tensions rise between Israel and Iran. Guterres’s comments came after Israel called an emergency meeting with members Sunday in the wake of Iran’s drone and missile barrage against Israel. Most of the hundreds of drones […]
“Smoked that Iranian general”: Fetterman praises Israel, urges continued support for ally
Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman praised Israel during a CNN interview Sunday and expressed the United States should continue its support for the key Middle East ally. Fetterman appeared on “State of the Union” to discuss his reaction to Iran’s attack, which included the launch of an estimated 300 drones and missiles against Israel on […]
JD Vance urges the U.S. to focus on itself and its closest allies instead of Ukraine
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) said Sunday that the United States should focus more on itself and its closest allies like Israel, rather than increasing aid to Ukraine. Vance opposes sending additional aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia, writing: New York Times editorial On Friday, he said he believed it was impossible for Ukraine […]
‘Reprehensible’: GOP Rep Urges DOJ To Investigate ‘Death To America’ Chanters
Republican members of Congress from Michigan denounced “Death to America” chants made during an Al Quds rally late last week in Dearborn, Michigan, and called for Biden to take action on the anti-American rhetoric in statements to the Daily Caller. The chants erupted following activist Tarek Bazzi’s speech at the event, addressing past criticisms of […]