Senate Confirms Jack Lew As Israel Ambassador
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as the new U.S. ambassador to Israel, setting up him to take on the critical role amid the country’s battle against Hamas. Senators voted 53-43, with two Republicans joining with every present Democrat. “With Israel defending itself against Hamas, this ambassadorship is as important and timely as […]
White House Spokesperson: Biden Will Not Apologize For Saying Civilians Will Die In War
John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House, fired back on Thursday when asked by TV Globo’s Raquel Krähenbühl about President Joe Biden’s comments about the deaths of civilians in the war in Gaza. Krähenbühl asked Kirby whether he thought it was insensitive for the President to say that “innocents […]
House GOP Gives Mike Johnson Speaker Nod After Whirlwind Emmer Dropout
House Republicans nominated Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) for Speaker Tuesday evening, making him the fourth GOP lawmaker to win the conference’s nod — and its second nominee within a day after House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) dropped out of the running amid GOP opposition. Johnson’s nomination capped off a whirlwind day — but one that ended with House […]
Jean-Pierre Stresses ‘No Place For Antisemitism’ After Briefing Response Draws Criticism
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday emphasized the need to speak out against antisemitism one day after she drew criticism for responding to a question about the administration’s concern about a rise in antisemitism due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. In response to that question, Jean-Pierre on Monday said officials have “not seen any credible threats” […]
Released Hostage: Hamas Tunnel Network ‘Looks Like A Spiderweb’
An elderly Israeli woman who was released by Hamas after being held hostage for weeks, said Tuesday that the tunnel system used by the militant group under Gaza is like a “spiderweb.” Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, was freed from captivity Monday after being taken hostage from her home near the Gaza border at the outset of […]
Democrat Predicts Tlaib Will Face Censure Once Speaker Elected
Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz (Fla.) suggested Tuesday that Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) may face censure over her statements on the Israel-Hamas war once the House elects a Speaker. “I think once we get a House Speaker here, I think that censure resolution will come to the floor and I do think it’s something everyone should consider,” he said on […]
Tom Emmer Drops Out of Speaker’s Race
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) dropped out of the Speaker’s race on Tuesday, just hours after the conference nominated the Minnesota Republican for the top job, according to a source familiar. Emmer withdrew his name from the running after a contingent of Republicans made clear they would not back him on the House floor, […]
Tom Emmer Wins Speaker Nomination In GOP’s Third Try For The Gavel
House Republicans nominated House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) for Speaker on Tuesday, making him the third GOP lawmaker who will attempt to get 217 votes to secure the gavel in the past three weeks. The conference selected Emmer — the No. 3 House Republican — for the position in a secret ballot during an internal election […]
NYC Law Firm Rescinds Job Offers To Columbia, Harvard Students Over Israel Letters
A prestigious Big Apple law firm has revoked job offers to three students at Harvard and Columbia universities after the Ivy League students signed controversial letters supporting the Palestinians in the wake of Hamas’ deadly slaughter in Israel. Davis Polk & Wardwell alerted staffers on Tuesday that it had rescinded the offers because the prospective employees held leadership positions within […]
Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza Arrested For Blocking Traffic In NYC
More than 150 pro-Palestinian protesters calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war were reportedly arrested after blocking traffic in Manhattan on Friday night. The demonstration – organized by Democratic Socialists of America – began at 5 p.m. in Bryant Park before the protesters marched towards Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s Midtown office. During the route, scores of ralliers […]