The Hamas terrorist group on Oct. 6 threatened to publicly execute Israeli hostages, while Israel plans a complete siege of the Gaza Strip. Eleven Americans are confirmed dead, among the 1,700 total.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill weighed their options to provide financial and military assistance to Israel, but their power is limited as the House speaker’s chair remains vacant. Former speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said he would consider returning to the post if enough Republicans want him to.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now running for president in 2024 as an Independent. He said that the Democratic National Committee is “rigging” the party’s primary elections.
