U.S. Politics
U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel said there was “nothing wrong” with the close relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump, as they see “eye to eye” on most issues.
One of the biggest challenges Patrick Shanahan will likely continue to face is the shift in the Trump administration’s focus from non-state actors, such as terrorist groups, to threats from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran.
The tally of the motion to recommit was 200 in favor and 222 against with 12 Democrats and two Republicans breaking ranks.
“This shouldn’t surprise anyone following the Turkish purchase of the Russian defense systems,” said Diliman Abdulkader, director of the Kurdish Project at the Endowment for Middle East Truth. “The U.S. warned Turkey time and time again to cancel the purchase and abide by its NATO obligations. Turkey is choosing to play hardball.”
That could add to the estimated 22,000 U.S. military personnel already in several countries in the region, including Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, according to the Pentagon.
Theranica’s Neriva Migra patch, currently being evaluated by the U.S. FDA, delivers a small electrical jolt to mitigate headache and other acute pain through ‘conditioned pain modulation.’
“There’s little doubt that Israel is fighting efforts by Iran to be a hegemonic power in the Middle East. They’re certainly seeking to attack Israel on a regular basis. You want to help your friends fight your enemies.”
“Let me be really clear, suggesting that support for Israel is beholden to a foreign power is absolutely unacceptable—and it’s illogical, too,” he said. “I’m a proud American who believes in the State of Israel and believes it must exist.”
“At the end of the day, I think it’s incumbent on Americans to stand by its friend and ally,” said Rep. Van Taylor (R-Texas).
“My word is my word. I stand behind what I said in the past. There is no change in policy,” said Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă.
“There is a new efflorescence, a new renaissance of relations between us and many of our Arab neighbors, and many non-Arab Muslim countries,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“New Jersey’s geographic location, talented workforce and myriad transportation options make our great state a premier location for businesses to grow,” said Gov. Phil Murphy.
