On Sunday, a pro-Palestinian rally was held in Times Square, New York, attended by a heavy police presence and resulting in clashes between pro-Palestinian activists and pro-Israel demonstrators. President Joe Biden condemned the attack, confirming that 14 Americans are among the dead, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., condemned the bigotry and callousness displayed at the rally. The attack has taken the lives of more than 1,000 Israelis and counting, and the international community must come together to find a way to end the violence and ensure a safe and secure future for both sides.
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President Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks on the unprecedented attacks on Israel by Hamas militant group, which has left at least 765 dead and over 100 people held captive. The death toll is expected to rise as the conflict continues, and the US has long been a strong ally of Israel. John Kirby, National Security Council spokesperson, was asked about the horrifying images of death and destruction in the region, and he struggled to respond, apologizing for the difficult situation.
President Joe Biden has vowed to stand "shoulder-to-shoulder" with Israel in the wake of recent attacks by Hamas, ordering an aircraft carrier group closer to Israel and moving to supply Israel with needed munitions. Biden is sure to face competing pressures, as evidenced by Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) scolding Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for her comments about the invasion. Biden is committed to standing with Israel in this time of need.
President Joe Biden has been interviewed by the office of special counsel Robert Hur as part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents discovered at Biden's Wilmington home and former private office. The voluntary interview was conducted over two days at the White House, and the Justice Department has not provided any further details on the investigation. White House spokesman Ian Sams said the President and the White House are cooperating with the investigation and being as transparent as possible.
At least 11 American citizens have been confirmed dead in the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, with the US government still working to determine the whereabouts of other American citizens. President Joe Biden expressed his condolences to the families affected and urged both sides to de-escalate the conflict and work towards a lasting peace.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has declared his "independence from the Democratic Party" and launched an independent bid for the presidential nomination, aiming to heal the political divide and give power to the American people. No Labels is intensifying its candidate recruitment efforts in response, as Kennedy's bid is the latest in a series of outsider candidates who could siphon support from the ultimate nominee. It remains to be seen how much of an impact his campaign will have on the presidential race.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer held a rare meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday, expressing his disappointment with China's lack of condemnation of the recent Hamas attack on Israel. The meeting is seen as a sign of potential for a highly anticipated meeting between President Joe Biden and Xi later this fall, and could help to ease some of the tensions between the two countries.
Rep. Matt Gaetz and Rep. Matt Rosendale recently denounced the Republican effort to impeach President Joe Biden as a political stunt. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio for the newly-vacated House speaker role, awarding him the Medal of Freedom in a closed-door ceremony. Republicans are struggling to find a leader to replace McCarthy, who has been criticized for his handling of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, and it is unclear if Jordan will be successful in his bid.