Blinken is in Israel on his Mideast tour aimed at trying to contain the war in Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel on Monday as part of a multi-country trip to try to…
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Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza interrupted Biden’s campaign speech
President Biden has firmly allied himself with the Israeli government after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. But the progressive wing…
Why watermelons are a symbol of Palestinian solidarity
The watermelon now symbolizes unofficial Palestinian solidarity amid reports of online censorship and the ongoing civilian deaths in Gaza. (Image…
The Pentagon’s 2nd in command was not informed of defense secretary’s hospitalization
The Pentagon kept Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization under wraps for days. The secrecy is in contrast to the usual practice among…
Up First briefing: Congress announces new spending deal; Lloyd Austin’s hospital stay
Congress reaches a deal to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year to avoid a shutdown. Defense…