#Democrats push to confirm Biden’s Israel ambassador nominee

#Democrats push to confirm Biden’s Israel ambassador nominee

Several Democrats expressed concern that the United States does not have a sitting ambassador for Israel amid the escalating conflict and attacks. Democratic lawmakers on Saturday aggressively pushed for a quick confirmation of Jacob J. Lew, who was nominated by President Biden last month, after the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel earlier in the…

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#Netanyahu vows to avenge Israel attacks by Hamas

#Netanyahu vows to avenge Israel attacks by Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the country on Saturday after declaring war against Palestine militant group Hamas earlier in the day. In his speech, Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas and forcefully avenge the attacks that have left more than 250 Israeli citizens dead and thousands injured. The group launched a surprise attack with a…

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#Lack of Speaker poses unique challenge in Israel talks

#Lack of Speaker poses unique challenge in Israel talks

The developing conflict in Israel is shining light on the House’s lack of a formal Speaker and posing a unique challenge for lawmakers as they try to determine if acting Speaker Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) can participate in intelligence briefings. The U.S.’s role in the aftermath of Saturday’s surprise attack by Hamas against Israel is complicated…

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#Bolton: Trump’s example has ‘unfortunate ripple effect’

#Bolton: Trump’s example has ‘unfortunate ripple effect’

Former national security adviser John Bolton said former President Trump hasn’t set a good example, claiming his actions could have an “unfortunately ripple effect.” “I think the President’s example really has an unfortunate ripple effect throughout the bureaucracy and gives rise to a lot of cynicism and a lot of carelessness,” Bolton said on CNN…

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#Bolton: Trump’s example has ‘unfortunate ripple effect’

#Bolton: Trump’s example has ‘unfortunate ripple effect’

Former national security adviser John Bolton said former President Trump hasn’t set a good example, claiming his actions could have an “unfortunately ripple effect.” “I think the President’s example really has an unfortunate ripple effect throughout the bureaucracy and gives rise to a lot of cynicism and a lot of carelessness,” Bolton said on CNN…

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#Conservative leaders endorse Jim Jordan for Speaker

#Conservative leaders endorse Jim Jordan for Speaker

Conservative leaders from multiple organizations signed a letter Friday announcing their collective endorsement of Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to become the next House Speaker, citing his consistent conservative record. “Congressman Jim Jordan has consistently been on the front lines for the Conservative Movement and all Americans since elected,” the leaders said in a joint statement….

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