Secretary of State Antony Blinken has agreed to testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) on December 11 regarding the Biden administration’s 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. His decision comes after months of resistance to requests and subpoenas from the GOP-led committee. The testimony follows HFAC Chairman Michael McCaul’s (R-TX) push for greater transparency and accountability on the chaotic withdrawal, which resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and left thousands of Afghan allies vulnerable to Taliban reprisals.
Israel’s security cabinet is set to vote Tuesday on a proposed cease-fire in its ongoing conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, following increasing international pressure...
The United Nations nuclear watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors passed a resolution Thursday urging Iran to improve its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy...
A report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) revealed that Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity, nearing weapons-grade levels. As of October 26, Iran possesses approximately 400 pounds of uranium at 60% purity - enough to produce four nuclear bombs. This marks a 40-pound increase since August.
On November 18, 2024, Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a resolution to restrict access to single-sex facilities in the U.S. Capitol based on biological sex. The proposal mandates that House members and staff use restrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas corresponding to their biological sex, with enforcement by the House sergeant-at-arms.
The United Nations Security Council is poised to vote on a resolution spearheaded by Algeria, calling for an end to Israel’s military operations against Hamas. The Biden administration has yet to announce its stance, sparking widespread speculation and concern. Critics argue that the resolution undermines Israel’s legitimate right to self-defense and could bolster Hamas's position in the ongoing conflict.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing intense scrutiny after a former employee slammed the agency's emphasis on equity, alleging it has led to politicized disaster response. The criticism comes on the heels of a disturbing incident in which a FEMA official instructed workers to avoid homes displaying Trump signs during relief efforts following a hurricane.
