Frustration, concern rise among Arab Americans over Israel’s war on Gaza Arab American advocates decry ‘dehumanisation’ of Palestinians after killing of six-year-old in suspected hate crime. Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2023
US senators to reportedly visit Middle East to show support for Israel Lindsey Graham, who said he wants to see Gaza ‘levelled’, among bipartisan group expected to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023
US right heats up inflammatory rhetoric on Palestine as Muslim groups worry Outpouring of extreme statements from Republican politicians threatens safety of Arab Americans, groups warn The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023
‘Mr President, put an end to this’: Palestinian Americans speak out on Gaza At a news conference in Washington, DC, Arab and Muslim groups condemn the ongoing ‘dehumanisation’ of Palestinians. Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2023
Potentially historic deal to normalize Saudi-Israel relations is ‘off the table’ after this weekend’s 9/11-scale attack, top political analyst says Israel and Saudi Arabia had been on the brink of a historic deal, which will now likely be put on hold. Fortune · Oct 9, 2023
House uncertainty puts shutdown specter right back on the table - Roll Call Legislative action, including consideration of two appropriations bills set for this week, has ground to a halt in the House. Roll Call · Oct 4, 2023
Analysis: Fight over Ukraine in CR was undercard - Roll Call Congress’ decision to keep money for Ukraine out of the newly enacted continuing resolution was a warmup. The main event is yet to come. Roll Call · Oct 3, 2023
Lindsey Graham warns Trump that ‘pulling the plug’ on Ukraine aid would be ‘10 times worse than Afghanistan’ ‘Putin will keep going. You missed all of World War II if you missed how this movie ends,’ the South Carolina Republican said The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Judiciary nominations on track despite loss of Feinstein - Roll Call The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein won't slow down Judiciary Committee action on President Biden’s judicial nominations this Congress. Roll Call · Oct 2, 2023
Shutdown averted as Biden signs seven-week spending bill - Roll Call President Joe Biden signed a short-term spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown after a dramatic turn of events Saturday. Roll Call · Sep 30, 2023
Dianne Feinstein changed the face of American politics. She died while facing calls to step down As the first woman to represent California in the US Senate, Feinstein embarked on a centrist and institutionalist career despite growing liberalism in her party The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Colleagues honor Feinstein as death leaves Senate vacancy Sen. Dianne Feinstein's death creates several key committee vacancies and means California's Democratic governor must make a decision. Roll Call · Sep 29, 2023
Trump shoutout to Lindsey Graham is drowned out by boos at South Carolina rally Mr Graham was booed and called a ‘traitor’ during a previous Trump event in his home state over the summer The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
PEPFAR reauthorization debate highlights splits in GOP - Roll Call Reauthorization of an HIV/AIDS program launched by President George W. Bush now faces roadblocks because of abortion debate. Roll Call · Sep 21, 2023
WEKU · Sep 19, 2023 Zelenskyy's U.S. visit comes as Republican opposition to Ukraine aid grows Congressional leaders are working to pass $24 billion in additional aid to Ukraine, but rising opposition on the right is complicating its passage.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 14, 2023 Ohio Republican senator will block confirmation vote for next U.S. attorney in Chicago Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, best known as the author of “Hillbilly Elegy,” said he will put all Department of Justice nominees on hold because of his objection to Pentagon abortion policy.
Roll Call · Sep 14, 2023 Senators downplay chances for 'Dreamers' bill after latest court ruling - Roll Call Talk of a renewed push on 'Dreamers' legislation was tempered with realism about long-standing political gridlock after a court ruling.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 14, 2023 Stand up for free speech in the face of threats to bomb libraries and ban books The Harold Washington Library and several suburban libraries received anonymous threats on Tuesday, the same day Sen. Dick Durbin held hearings in Washington on book bans.
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 Tim Scott says he has a ‘wonderful girlfriend’ in response to donor concerns about his bachelorhood ‘The good news is that God has blessed me with a smart Christian woman,’ Mr Scott said
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 Tim Scott says concerns about his bachelorhood are a ‘form of discrimination’ after revealing ‘girlfriend’ ‘The good news is that God has blessed me with a smart Christian woman,’ the South Carolina senator previously said about his girlfriend
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2023 Giannoulias, Durbin push back against book bans at Capitol Hill hearing as GOP senators urge parents to ‘speak up’ The heated Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, chaired by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., with testimony from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, put on display the national clash over library book bans.
The Guardian - US · Sep 12, 2023 ‘Authoritarian regimes ban books’: Democrats raise alarm at Senate hearing Spotlight on partisan split of issue as Republicans push for works to be taken out of schools and libraries
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Trump files motion demanding judge in Jan 6 case recuse herself DC district judge Tanya Chutkan has already sentenced at least 38 people convicted of Capitol riot-related crimes
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Georgia special grand jury report shows Graham and others spared from charges, and more new details Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis pursued charges against roughly half of the people recommended to her by a special grand jury tasked with investigating efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election
Salon · Sep 8, 2023 GA grand jury wanted to charge Graham Other GOP lawmakers were among a larger group of individuals who Georgia DA Fani Willis decided against charging