Pentagon and USAID launch oversight reviews of US pier and humanitarian aid for Gaza amid repeated challenges
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Key Republican calls for ‘generational’ increase in defense spending to counter US adversaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top-ranking Republican on a Senate committee that oversees the military is calling for a “generational investment” in America’s defense, saying aggressive and significant spending increases are necessary to deter coordinated threats from U.S. adversaries like Russia, Iran and China.
Visa bans for ICC officials urged by bipartisan senators after Israel arrest warrant requests
FIRST ON FOX: A bipartisan group of senators is proposing multiple actions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the body's decision to request warrants for Israeli officials.
Lawmakers send message to White House on impending Iran drone attack to Israel: 'Stand firm'
Lawmakers reacted after Iran launched drones from its own territory toward Israel late Saturday, calling for the White House to "stand firm" and "stop coddling Iran."
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejects accusations Israel has committed genocide in Gaza
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said the U.S. has seen no evidence that Israel has committed genocide during its military operations against Hamas in Gaza.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Mississippi’s presidential and state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has his hopes set that Republican voters in Mississippi and three other states will push him over the top Tuesday night in his quest to clinch his party’s presidential nomination for the third election in a row.
Why 22 Senate Republicans defied Trump and voted for aid to Ukraine
Early Tuesday morning, 22 Senate Republicans defied Donald Trump and voted with Democrats to pass a $95 billion foreign aid package — most if for Ukraine and Israel.
Senate Republicans cast serious doubt on fate of bipartsan immigration deal
A bipartisan plan to address U.S. asylum and border control policy faces major skepticism Monday as at least two dozen Senate Republicans cast serious doubt on the legislation's chances.
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