Senators Cory Booker and Dan Goldman have written to President Joe Biden urging him to press Israel to crack down on violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. The letter highlights the threat this violence poses to efforts to prevent the expansion of the conflict, Israel's security, Palestinian human rights, and long-term regional peace. It also calls for the Biden administration to work with the Palestinian Authority to ensure it has the resources and support it needs to protect its citizens.
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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.
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee released the transcript of its interview with Devon Archer, a former business partner of Hunter Biden. Archer testified that Hunter Biden used the Joe Biden "brand" to protect Burisma, but he had no knowledge of Joe Biden altering policy to benefit his son. The 141-page transcript provides further insight into the investigation into the Bidens and the role of the Biden brand in Hunter Biden's business dealings.
The House Oversight Committee heard testimony from Devon Archer, a former business partner of Hunter Biden, on Monday. Archer testified that the value of adding Hunter Biden to Burisma's board was "the brand" and that the then-vice president brought the most value to "the brand." However, after two hours of questioning, there was still no connection between Hunter Biden's business dealings and President Biden, despite Republican attempts to link the two.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for an investigation into allegations of ethical improprieties against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and for reforms to prevent similar violations in the future. The letter, led by Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), calls for an independent investigative body and an ethics council to provide advice to justices on disclosure requirements, recusal and other ethics issues. The letter comes after reports of Justice Samuel Alito traveling at the expense of another top Republican donor, and is a sign of growing bipartisan concern over ethical issues in the Supreme Court.
Two Democratic lawmakers from New York have called on GOP leaders to cooperate with investigations into freshman Rep. George Santos, who admitted to fabricating parts of his résumé. The House Committee on Ethics is currently investigating the matter, and Reps. Goldman and Torres have asked the GOP leaders to proactively cooperate with the investigation and inform the public of their knowledge of Mr. Santos' deceit. The outcome of the investigation remains to be seen.
New York Republican Rep. George Santos has admitted to lying about his educational, work and family history, prompting Democratic Reps. Daniel Goldman and Ritchie Torres to write a letter to House GOP leaders asking for information about their knowledge of Santos's deception. The scandal has raised questions about the vetting process for candidates and the role of party leaders in ensuring the accuracy of candidates’ backgrounds.
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has been under fire since his election to Congress last month for lying about his background during his campaign. In response, two Democratic lawmakers have introduced the Stopping Another Non-Truthful Officer Seeker Act, or SANTOS Act, to punish congressional candidates who knowingly provide false information with a $100,000 fine or one year in prison. The bill is a reminder of the importance of truth in politics and the need for greater accountability, but it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to hold Santos accountable for his lies.