U.S. Politics
“It would have been better done as part of a negotiation for a two-state solution,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.). “I think it’s unfortunate it was done the way it was done, but I wouldn’t reverse it.”
Paul Milde, running to be a delegate from the state’s 28th district, had a message for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-N.Y.).
It should be noted that U.S. federal law prohibits foreign nationals from donating to political candidates.
Justice Minister Amir Ohana: “We will continue to act to increase enforcement against offenders so as to eradicate this phenomenon and assist the victims.”
The tally of the measure, introduced by Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.), was 50-40.
Like the first debate, matters such growing anti-Semitism and U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-Israel policies were omitted from Thursday night’s showdown.
“I am a judge born, raised and proud of being a Jew,” said U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. “The demand for justice, peace and for enlightenment runs through the entirety of Jewish history and Jewish tradition.”
“The department’s mission remains clear: to deter conflict and, if necessary, fight and win on the battlefield,” said new Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper.
Only Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) cited Iran as the “greatest geopolitical threat.” Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) was the sole candidate who did not commit to rejoining the Iran nuclear deal.
The Navy veteran and former U.S. representative of the 7th Congressional District of Pennsylvania—a swing state that could help decide the winner next year in November—from 2007 to 2011.
The measures now go to the House, which is expected to follow suit. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to veto them.
Reps. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) and Rick Allen (R-Ga.) each introduced an amendment to cut 2.1 percent and 1 percent, respectively, of the State and Foreign Operations budget across the board.
