Shock Poll Shows Independent Nebraska Union Leader Beating Republican Senator
With Senate control hanging in the balance, Nebraska Democrats are considering backing Dan Osborn in his challenge against Republican Sen. Deb Fischer.
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On Top of Everything Else, Henry Kissinger Prevented Peace in the Middle East
Let’s not forget that Kissinger’s crimes included the deaths of thousands of Arabs and Israelis.
Some Politicians Calling for a “Ceasefire” Are Not Actually Calling for a Ceasefire
As the word “ceasefire” gains currency in Congress, some lawmakers are coupling their calls for peace in Gaza with conditions that cannot be met.
Bipartisan Plan to Trade Immigrant Rights for Ukraine Money Is Sinking Fast
“I think this is a ridiculous position to put us in,” said Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of the negotiations.
With Ceasefire Calls Growing, Israeli Military Launches Closed-Door “PR Blitz” on Capitol Hill
The Intercept has learned of around half a dozen events coordinated with Israeli officials during recent weeks — some of them hastily organized.
Georgia Supreme Court Blocks GOP Attack on Trump Prosecutor — For Now
The Republicans who orchestrated the Georgia commission to remove elected DAs said they will keep fighting to see Fani Willis removed.
Bernie Sanders May Push Vote on Conditioning Aid to Israel in Coming Weeks
The senator’s comments came ahead of a Democratic caucus discussion about placing conditions on $14 billion in military aid to Israel.
A Big-Money Operation Purged Critics of Israel From the Democratic Party
How the Israel lobby moved to quash rising dissent in Congress against Israel’s apartheid regime.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Joe Biden Moves to Lift Nearly Every Restriction on Israel’s Access to U.S. Weapons Stockpile
By easing virtually all limits on Israel’s use of the stockpile, Biden could undercut U.S. military preparedness and congressional oversight.
Florida Democrat Who Voted to Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib Quits Progressive Caucus
Rep. Lois Frankel, a staunch Israel supporter, quietly left the Congressional Progressive Caucus amid an internal split over Israel’s siege on Gaza.