Secretary of State Blinken has stated there is no direct evidence linking Iran to the attack on Israel by Hamas, however the U.S. has levied sanctions on Iranian individuals and companies over 400 times since President Biden came into office. The $6 billion in Iranian oil assets that were freed up as part of the U.S.-Iran prisoner swap are now frozen, and the U.S. is continuing to investigate the role Iran may have played in the attack.
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Jada Pinkett Smith is set to reveal details about her marriage to Will Smith in an upcoming NBC News special with Hoda Kotb. The couple have been living separately since 2016, and her memoir "Worthy" will provide further insight into their relationship. Pinkett Smith also discussed the Oscars incident in 2022, where Smith walked onstage and struck Rock after a joke was made about her hair.
This article discusses the rocket attack on Ashkelon, Israel on October 9, 2023, as well as the response from the Israeli government and the international community. Congressman Dan Goldman, who was in Tel Aviv at the time of the attack, described his experience of the sirens and the trauma of the situation. The attack has reignited the long-standing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with no progress towards a ceasefire in sight.
Travis and Jason Kelce Discuss NFL’s ‘Overdoing’ of Coverage of Travis’ Connection with Taylor Swift
Travis and Jason Kelce Discuss NFL’s ‘Overdoing’ of Coverage of Travis’ Connection with Taylor Swift
Travis and Jason Kelce discussed the NFL's coverage of Travis' budding connection with Taylor Swift on their podcast this week, with Travis expressing his opinion that the NFL might be "overdoing" it. The NFL has yet to comment on the amount of coverage they have given the couple, but it is clear that the attention has been noticed by both Travis and Jason Kelce. The couple has been spotted together at various events since September, sparking a lot of interest among fans.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazer in American politics, passed away on Thursday at the age of 90, leaving an open seat in the United States Senate for California. Gov. Gavin Newsom has reaffirmed a pledge to appoint a Black woman to fill the vacancy, and hopes to make the decision soon. Feinstein was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Senator from California, and was a powerful advocate for women's rights, civil rights, and gun control.
On Monday, police were called to an East Flatbush, Brooklyn apartment after a man reported finding the bodies of a 37-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl. Neighbors had not heard from the mother and daughter since Friday, and a dog was also found dead at the home. The NYPD is currently investigating the incident, and no suspects have been identified.
Donald Trump has come under fire from conservatives and anti-abortion activists after he called a 15-week nationwide ban on abortion "a terrible thing and a terrible mistake" in an interview. The proposed ban has been seen as more humane than the type of universal bans with no exceptions that have long been associated with the "pro-life" movement. Trump's comments suggest he is recognizing the broad unpopularity of extreme abortion restrictions ahead of the 2024 election, but he has been vague about what abortion policy he would support as president.
House Republicans are facing internal divisions as the deadline for a government shutdown looms, with far-right Republicans clashing with center-right lawmakers and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's future in doubt. Senate Republicans are watching with dismay as the odds of a government shutdown increase, and Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) warned that a shutdown "will not go well for us." Time is running out for Congress to reach a deal and avoid a shutdown before the September 30th deadline.