Key takeaways: More than 8,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli bombardment of Gaza The Biden administration has issued a single-word warning for Iran…
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On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution expressing support for Israel and rejecting antisemitism. The resolution was introduced in response to Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal's comments calling Israel a “racist state” and was adopted on a 412 to 9 vote. The resolution is a reminder of the strong relationship between the United States and Israel and the commitment to work together to promote peace and security in the region.
The House of Representatives is set to vote Wednesday night on a bill that would cut federal spending by more than $1 trillion and raise the debt ceiling through the 2024 presidential election. The bill is expected to pass with support from both Republicans and Democrats, although there is opposition from both sides of the political spectrum. If the bill passes, it will be the first time in history that the U.S. has avoided a government debt default. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries need both parties to pass the bill in order to lift the debt ceiling a few days before the U.S. is expected to run out of money to pay its bills. Majority of the left wing of the Democratic Party is likely to vote no, arguing that the bill does not address underlying issues of inequality and poverty.