Key takeaways: President Joe Biden believes Hamas attacked Israel to prevent the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The Biden administration has been…
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A Maryland judge was fatally shot in what police believe was a "targeted attack" by a suspect who had recently lost custody of his children in a divorce hearing. The ex-wife of the suspect had previously filed a petition for a protection order against him, accusing him of physical abuse and other forms of harassment. The Maryland Judiciary released a statement expressing their condolences for the judge's family and friends, noting his dedication to public service since 2015. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Two U.S. hostages, a mother and daughter, have been released by Hamas, officials announced Friday. The release was made for "humanitarian reasons" and the hostages were transferred to Israeli forces led by Gen. Gal Hirsch before being reunited with their family. It is unclear if the hostages were released as part of a prisoner exchange or if any other conditions were met.
The House of Representatives convened on January 4th, 2023 to vote for the next Speaker of the House, but failed to unify and elect a Speaker. U.S. Rep.-elect Jim Jordan (R-OH) was present and has been a vocal advocate for conservative causes and a leader of the House Freedom Caucus. His efforts were unsuccessful, and the House has been unable to pass the fiscal bills needed to keep the government operating.
The Pentagon released a report on Thursday detailing China's increasing military power, including a potential intercontinental missile system and nuclear weapons arsenal. In response, President Joe Biden sent Congress a detailed request on Friday to spend $106 billion in the coming year to help Ukraine and Israel defend themselves and counter China in the western Pacific. The request is a sign of the Biden administration's commitment to countering China's military buildup.
Key takeaways: The White House requested more than $105 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other national security needs. $61.4 billion in aid would…
Private Travis King, who returned to the U.S. from North Korea earlier this month, has been detained by the U.S. Army and is facing charges including desertion, assaulting other soldiers and officers, and possessing sexual images of a child. King's mother has expressed concern for his mental health and his right to the presumption of innocence, raising questions about the safety of U.S. soldiers deployed abroad.
President Joe Biden is set to address the nation in a rare prime-time address on Thursday to pitch a $100 billion aid package to help both Israel and Ukraine defend themselves and provide humanitarian relief for the 2 million residents of Gaza. The package is in response to the Hamas terror attack that killed more than 1,300 Israelis and is a sign of the United States' commitment to its allies and its dedication to protecting human rights and providing humanitarian relief. Biden's trip to Tel Aviv and Ukraine in February was also a show of solidarity with the U.S. ally.