The White House vowed Saturday that the United States' support for Israel's security is "ironclad," pledging to stand with the Jewish state and "support their defense" after Iran launched an aerial drone attack towards the country Saturday afternoon. Iran launched drones from its own territory toward Israel late Saturday, days after its Supreme Leader warned it would hit back in response to an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that left several generals dead. "Iran has begun an...
The White House on Friday announced it's canceling an additional $75 billion in debt as part of the Biden administration's most recent attempt at widespread student loan forgiveness ahead of the election. The administration announced the handouts, targeted at an estimated 277,000 borrowers across the country, with the national debt topping $34.5 trillion. U.S. NATIONAL DEBT TRACKER: SEE WHAT AMERICAN TAXPAYERS (YOU) OWE IN REAL TIME Biden touted his Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan,...
The White House on Friday announced it's canceling an additional $7.4 billion in debt as part of the Biden administration's most recent attempt at widespread student loan forgiveness ahead of the election. The administration announced the handouts, targeted at an estimated 277,000 borrowers across the country, with the national debt topping $34.5 trillion. U.S. NATIONAL DEBT TRACKER: SEE WHAT AMERICAN TAXPAYERS (YOU) OWE IN REAL TIME Biden touted his Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan,...
Assault believed to be imminent as the US, Russia, France and India warn their citizens to avoid travel in the region
By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s former chief of staff said Tuesday that the president is too focused on infrastructure and should instead prioritize Americans’ economic concerns as he seeks another term, Politico reported. “I think the president is out there too much talking about bridges,” Ron Klain said Tuesday evening, Politico
The Republican-held House has a razor-thin majority of just a few members. After the departure of Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., over the weekend the majority is even smaller. Currently, there are 217 Republicans in the House compared to 213 Democrats. Republicans can only lose one GOP vote to pass legislation along party lines
After Iran's strikes on Israel, Speaker Mike Johnson is facing pressure to pass a foreign aid deal to support the embattled country. Senators passed a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes money for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific in February. The deal also includes billions for Ukraine, which many in the GOP don't support. Johnson is also facing the threat of removal from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene if he moves forward with the Senate's bill
Barr made the comments on Fox News after saying about his voting choices: "I'll jump off that bridge when I get to it."He previously called Trump's election fraud allegations "bull " He called Biden “the greater threat to democracy” By Geoff Earle, deputy US political editor Published: 5:51 p.m. EDT, April 22, 2024 | Updated: 5:55 p.m. EDT, April 22, 2024 Trump's former attorney general, Bill Barr,...
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White House National Security Council spokesman said Iran’s threat to retaliate against Israel is “real, credible, and actionable.” John Kirby said on Friday at a press briefing that White House officials are in a state of readiness for Iran’s retaliatory strike. Kirby added that the US is closely monitoring the situation. He did not provide […]
The State Department told reporters that Washington's relationship with Ukraine is "entirely different" than its partnership with Israel amid questions over the United States' involvement in both nations' conflicts.Kyiv officials have asked its Western allies for more direct support in its fight against Russia after a coalition of militaries—including the U.S., United Kingdom and France—helped Israel defend itself against a barrage of missiles launched by Iran on Saturday. The majority of the...
The White House said Tuesday that separate aid bills set for a vote in the US House this week appear to meet the long-delayed military needs of Ukraine and Israel.But US President Joe Biden needs to study the proposals by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson more closely before making a final decision, it added.Johnson said Monday that his Republican-controlled chamber would vote this week on the bills after after stalling for months over pressure from his party's right-wing. Whether Johnson...