Israel’s war cabinet has spent the last two days debating their next move. Here are some considerations key to their decision.
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Bob Graham, former U.S. senator and Florida governor, dies at 87
Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist attacks and opposed the Iraq invasion, has died.
Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on U.S. aid for Ukraine, allies
The speaker is considering a complicated approach that would break apart the Senate’s $95 billion aid package – for separate votes on Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region.
Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on U.S. aid for Ukraine, allies
The speaker is considering a complicated approach that would break apart the Senate’s $95 billion aid package – for separate votes on Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region.
House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial
While the Senate is obligated to hold a trial under the rules of impeachment once the charges are walked across the Capitol, Democrats are expected to try to dismiss or table the charges.
Maine is among 15 states recruited to help enforce airline consumer laws
Under an agreement, attorney general offices in Maine and 14 other states will be able to investigate complaints about airline service, and could then refer cases to the U.S. Transportation Department for enforcement.
A painting of Winston Churchill by an artist whose work he hated is up for auction
Churchill is said to have complained that the painting ‘makes me look half-witted, which I ain’t.’
Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward
The broadest forgiveness category would help borrowers who owe more than they originally borrowed because of runaway interest.
Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth
Meanwhile, lawsuits over the law proceed.
Supreme Court questions obstruction charges brought against Jan. 6 rioters and Trump
The high court case focuses on whether the anti-obstruction provision of a law that was enacted in 2002 in response to the financial scandal that brought down Enron Corp. can be used against Jan. 6 defendants.