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Critics argued that the Biden administration did not take a strong enough stance against Israeli actions in Gaza, particularly the Israeli military’s airstrikes and operations that resulted in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure in Gaza. They contended that the U.S. should have done more to pressure Israel to seek a diplomatic resolution and cease…
George H.W. Bush, was a prominent figure in American politics and history, who served from 1989 to 1993. Here are some facts about him that I found from the web: George H.W. Bush policies He faced a dramatically changing world, as the Cold War ended and new challenges emerged. Here are some of the main…
Mike Johnson is the new House speaker of the US House of Representatives, as of October 25, 2023. Johnson was sworn in as the 56th speaker of the House after weeks of infighting and chaos among House Republicans. He is a Republican congressman from Louisiana who is a close ally of former President Donald Trump…
Tensions between Trump and Republican National Committee are a result of the former president’s dissatisfaction with the organization’s handling of the 2020 election and its neutrality in the 2024 primary race. Trump has decided to skip the third GOP debate in Miami and hold a rival rally nearby, which some Republicans see as a sign…
The Republican party is still looking for a candidate to be the US House Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted and Jim Jordan failed to get enough votes. There are nine candidates who have registered to run for the position and will present their pitches at a closed-door forum on Monday evening1. Here are some…
The functioning of the United States Congress to kids can be simplified like this: So, that’s how the United States Congress works in a kid-friendly way. It’s a big group of people who make important rules to keep the country running smoothly and make sure everyone is treated fairly. To amplify information: Kids in the…
The Trump federal election interference case is a criminal case against former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is accused of plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in favor of himself. The case was brought by a special counsel appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice, Jack Smith, who is a former…
President Joe Biden has asked Congress to approve a supplemental budget request for fiscal 2024 that will provide security assistance for conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, as well as address other national and global challenges. Here are some key points from the news and web search results: President Biden has urged Congress to act quickly…
Patrick McHenry is the interim House speaker of the United States, a position he assumed on October 3, 2023, after Kevin McCarthy was ousted by a coalition of Democrats and eight Republicans1. He is a Republican congressman from North Carolina, who has been serving in the House since 20042. He is also the chair of…
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, has failed to win enough votes from his party to become the new House speaker, after the ouster of Kevin McCarthy. Jordan has faced opposition from some moderate and pragmatic Republicans, who view him as too extreme and divisive for the position. ordan…