#Lawmakers debate future of Israel military aid

#Lawmakers debate future of Israel military aid

Lawmakers shared their thoughts on social media following reports that Democrats in the House and Senate are discussing how to create conditions for future military aid to Israel. The discussions, first reported by Politico, are preliminary, and it’s unclear if they will evolve into congressional action. A House Democrat who was granted anonymity by the…

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#House holds a bipartisan vigil in support of Israel

#House holds a bipartisan vigil in support of Israel

A group of Representatives held a candlelight vigil on the Capitol steps for Israel Thursday night. The bipartisan vigil was held by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.). “For me, as a member of Congress, as a Jew, as a Zionist, as a human being, this moment of us coming together,…

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#RFK Jr. hearing puts censorship, misinformation fights at center stage

#RFK Jr. hearing puts censorship, misinformation fights at center stage

A House hearing Thursday featuring Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brought the complicated debate about balancing free speech with fighting misinformation to center stage. Some of the debate played out in real time among members of Congress and the hearing witness. Democrats condemn RFK Jr. over ‘reprehensible’ COVID-19 remarks The House Judiciary Select…

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#RFK Jr. says accusations of antisemitism, racism are ‘disgusting pejoratives’ to ‘silence me’

#RFK Jr. says accusations of antisemitism, racism are ‘disgusting pejoratives’ to ‘silence me’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sharply defended himself Thursday in his opening statement at a hearing on alleged “weaponization” of the federal government over remarks he reportedly made that have prompted accusations of antisemitism and racism.  Kennedy, who has mounted a long-shot 2024 primary challenge to President Biden, said before the House Subcommittee on the Weaponization…

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