This article discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in dozens of people being rushed to Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan has visited the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt and communication systems have been restored following a blackout. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, General Joseph Votel, and Senator J.D. Vance discussed the situation on the "Face the Nation" broadcast.
Posts tagged as “Margaret Brennan”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a hard-line stance on the potential of Palestinian refugees coming to the United States, arguing that they should not be allowed in and dismissing international entreaties for Israel to provide utilities to the Gaza Strip. His comments have been met with criticism from human rights groups, and will likely be a major talking point in the upcoming Republican presidential debates. It remains to be seen whether his hard-line stance will be shared by the other candidates.
Vice President Kamala Harris has dismissed Republican attacks and reassured Democrats that President Joe Biden is in good health and capable of leading the country. In an interview with CBS, Harris praised the president's "transformative" presidency and said that the Biden administration is focused on delivering on its promises and not be distracted by the attacks. She also addressed the 2024 campaign, saying that the president is in good health and will continue to lead the country.
Mike Pence has denied any pressure from Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. In an interview with CBS News, Pence said he checked in with governors in states that were reviewing their election results, but there was no pressure involved. His remarks come as he continues to distance himself from Trump and his policies, and emphasize his own independent views.
At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gave speeches that provided a glimpse into the potential 2024 Republican nomination race. Trump offered his usual rhetoric, while DeSantis took a more measured approach. Meanwhile, on "Face the Nation," a variety of guests discussed the current state of the Republican Party, as it struggles to define itself in the face of a growing list of issues on Capitol Hill. It remains to be seen how the 2024 Republican nomination race will play out, but Trump and DeSantis’s CPAC speeches have provided a glimpse into the potential future of the party.
The Murdaugh family of South Carolina's Lowcountry has a long history of legal involvement, but in June 2021 the unsolved slayings of Margaret and Paul Murdaugh shattered the family's image. Alex Murdaugh, the father, has been charged with 99 financial crimes related to a scheme to bilk his law firm, clients, and the government out of $9.3 million, and has also been accused of hiring a man to kill him. The investigation into the deaths is ongoing and no suspects have been identified.
The Senate Intelligence Committee is demanding access to classified documents found in the records of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and former Vice President Mike Pence, but the White House has refused. Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio have expressed their frustration with the White House's decision and are threatening action. The committee is responsible for overseeing the nation's intelligence agencies and must be allowed to access the documents in order to fulfill its duties.