18 h. ago Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess

The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with a possible effort by Senate Republicans to change their chamber's rules to thwart Democratic stalling tactics on nominations. The post Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Top Senate Republican ready to 'roll over' Democrats with rule change to confirm Trump nominees

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., threatened to use the nuclear option to change Senate rules to push through Trump's nominees as Senate Democrats' blockade continues.

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7 d. ago Rabbis Emerge as Growing Voice of Criticism of Israel’s Tactics in Gaza

Among the recent public letters was one from dozens of Orthodox rabbis demanding “moral clarity” to what they called a humanitarian crisis.

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9 d. ago Gianno Caldwell mulls Senate bid as Chicagoans are 'begging for change' on crime woes

Gianno Caldwell mulls Illinois Senate campaign for Dick Durbin's open seat, focusing on a law-and-order platform after a personal tragedy in Chicago.

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2 w. ago Opinion | Thanks to Gaza, It’s Now Kosher to Criticize Israel

Opinion | Thanks to Gaza, It’s Now Kosher to Criticize Israel  Politico

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3 w. ago 'Things need to change': Senate Democrats sharpen criticism of Israel as humanitarian concerns grow

More Senate Democrats than ever joined Sen. Bernie Sanders in a failed vote to halt bomb and rifle sales to Israel, a moment that signaled a shift in the party's support of the Jewish State.

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3 w. ago What to Know About Al Jazeera, the Broadcaster Israel Accuses of Supporting Hamas

Al Jazeera, five of whose reporters the broadcaster said were killed by an Israeli strike, has angered governments across the region that claim it gives voice to terrorists. The outlet denies that.

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3 w. ago ‘Terrorist Simping Hits New Levels’: AP Torched for Puff Piece on Wounded Hezbollah Fighters

The Associated Press (AP) faced fierce backlash on Wednesday after publishing a sympathetic article about Hezbollah terrorists "struggling to recover" from Israel's pager attack, with critics slamming the report as terrorist propaganda that would make Nazi sympathizers blush. The post ‘Terrorist Simping Hits New Levels’: AP Torched for Puff Piece on Wounded Hezbollah Fighters appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Cuomo Calls for Gaza Aid and Says ‘Some People’ Blame Israel for Crisis

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo appeared to criticize Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Hours later, he distanced himself from his remarks.

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3 w. ago British Opera Company Cancels ‘Tosca’ Collaboration in Israel After Criticism

The Royal Ballet and Opera said it was scrapping performances in Tel Aviv next year, after nearly 200 staff members signed an open letter criticizing its stance on the war in Gaza.

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last month Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'

Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations.

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