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The current opinion of the United States Congress on the war between Israel and Hamas is divided along partisan lines. Generally speaking, Republicans are more supportive of Israel’s actions and critical of Hamas, while Democrats are more sympathetic to the Palestinian plight and critical of Israel’s use of force. However, there are also some differences within each…
That refers to a resolution introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders on December 15, 2023, to investigate Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza, which has killed nearly 19,000 people and wounded more than 50,000 since October 7, 202312. The resolution, which is based on the Foreign Assistance Act, could potentially lead to a reduction or termination of…
The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, visited Washington DC on December 12-13, 2023, to meet with President Joe Biden and other US officials. He also addressed the US Congress virtually on December 15, 2023, and asked for more weapons and aid to help Ukraine defend itself and its democracy123. According to the news reports, Zelenskyy made…
The U.S. Congress has not taken a unified position on the war between Russia and Ukraine, which started on October 7, 2023, after Russia launched a surprise attack on Ukraine from the border. However, individual members of Congress have expressed various views and opinions on the conflict, ranging from strong support for Ukraine’s right to…
The U.S. Congress has not taken a unified position on the war between Israel and Hamas, which started on October 7, 2023, after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. However, individual members of Congress have expressed various views and opinions on the conflict, ranging from strong support for Israel’s right…
There have been 26 members of Congress who have been censured by the House of Representatives in its history. George Santos is censured? No, George Santos is not censured yet. House Democrats are planning to file a resolution on Monday to censure him for lying to voters about his background12. However, the resolution has little chance…
Kevin McCarthy announced on Wednesday that he will resign from Congress at the end of the year. He was the first speaker to be ousted by his own party after a series of concessions and conflicts with the ultra-conservative faction of the Republican caucus. He denied the reports that he was considering resigning before the…
In the United States Congress, there are different numbers of members in the House of Representatives and the Senate: House of Representatives: Senate: Together, the House of Representatives and the Senate form the bicameral legislature of the United States, with distinct roles and responsibilities within the legislative process. Congress meets at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
George Santos’ expulsion is a controversial topic that has been making headlines in the US. Santos is a Republican congressman from New York who admitted to lying about his background and has pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges, including fraud, tax evasion, and campaign finance violations12. He has faced two attempts to expel him…
The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Democrats, has issued subpoenas to Leonard Leo and Harlan Crow, two influential conservative figures who have been linked to the Supreme Court and its justices. The subpoenas are part of an ongoing investigation into the ethics and transparency of the Supreme Court, especially regarding the undisclosed gifts, travel, and…