US politicians rally around Israel but swipe at each other over policy differences

by admin | Oct 10, 2023 | Politics

Tetra Images – Henryk Sadura/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel over the weekend, which killed hundreds and triggered a new war in the Middle East, also drew a range of political reactions in the U.S. Presidential contenders...

Biden says it’s ‘likely’ Americans are among Hamas hostages, 11 killed in conflict

by admin | Oct 9, 2023 | Politics

Samuel Corum/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Monday confirmed at least 11 Americans have been killed in the fighting in Israel, and believes more may have been taken hostage by Hamas. “It’s heart wrenching,” Biden said in a...

RFK Jr. launches independent bid for president, leaving Democratic race against Biden

by admin | Oct 9, 2023 | Politics

Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is dropping out of the Democratic primary race against Joe Biden to launch an independent campaign for president next year, he said in a speech on Monday. Speaking to a crowd in front of the...

McCarthy, touting his support for Israel, doesn’t rule out returning as speaker

by admin | Oct 9, 2023 | Politics

Mark Wilson/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy, deposed just last week as House speaker, on Monday didn’t rule out returning to that position as he spoke out against the Hamas attack on Israel. Touting his own experience as a strong...

Attack on Israel underscores ‘irresponsibility’ of Republicans paralyzing House with speaker fight: Christie

by admin | Oct 8, 2023 | Politics

ABC NewsRepublican presidential candidate Chris Christie said on Sunday that the U.S. should provide Israel with “everything that it needs to be able to take whatever actions it needs to take” in the wake of a large-scale attack by the militant group Hamas...

Republicans have to quickly ‘make sure we get the job done’ and elect new speaker, Rep. Buck says

by admin | Oct 8, 2023 | Politics

ABC NewsTwo lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle on Sunday weighed in on the ongoing disarray in the House of Representatives, after a small group of Republicans last week booted Speaker Kevin McCarthy with Democrats’ help, leaving the chamber leader-less...