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Poll Finds Just 4 Percent of Democrats Support Increasing Military Aid to Israel
Separate polling found this week that Congress’s disapproval ratings have tied their all-time high of 86 percent.
Arizona GOP Bill Permits Prison Sentences for Protesters Who Damage Property
A state senator who attended the January 6 attack is proposing a change to the legal definition of a riot.
Trump Envoy Says Italy Should Replace Iran in World Cup
Iran qualified for the World Cup, and intends to send its players to the tournament this summer.
Senate GOP Blocks Sanders Amendment That Would Have Cut Drug Prices by Half
The amendment would have mandated that Americans pay similar prices for medications as people in many wealthy nations.
Democrats Demand Answers From Patel Over Drinking Allegations, Security Risks
The lawmakers cited an Atlantic article, as well as Patel chugging beers at the Olympics, to justify their demands.
2 US Officials Who Died After Mexico Drug Lab Bust Were CIA Operatives
The US ambassador to Mexico initially claimed that the people killed were US embassy staff.
Trump Admin Sued for Approving First BP Project in Gulf Since 2010 Disaster
The explosion on the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig killed 11 people and led to the worst spill in US history.
Germany, Italy Block Measure to Suspend EU’s Trade Relationship With Israel
“Europe’s credibility is at stake,” said Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares of the measure.
AOC Renews Call to Oust Trump After Report on His Exclusion From Situation Room
“In some ways, you kind of want this guy on a golf course more,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lamented.
Hungarian Prime Minister-Elect Says Country Will Arrest Netanyahu If He Visits
Peter Magyar said the country will halt its withdrawal from the ICC that was initiated by his predecessor, Viktor Orbán.