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Sen. Thune Threatens ICC Sanctions Over Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu

South Dakota Senator John Thune has warned the International Criminal Court (ICC) of potential sanctions if it continues its pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Thune’s statement comes as he prepares to assume the role of Senate Majority Leader in January 2025, should Republicans regain the chamber.

Bernie Sanders Leads Effort to Halt $20B US Arms Sale to Israel

The U.S. Senate is set to vote this week on measures introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to block a $20 billion arms deal with Israel. The legislation, known as Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs), seeks to halt the sale of offensive weapons, including tanks, munitions, and fighter jets, citing Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

GOP Senators Slam IRS Over Federal Employees’ Unpaid Taxes

A recent report revealed that 149,000 federal employees collectively owe $1.5 billion in unpaid federal taxes, sparking outrage among Republican lawmakers. The audit, conducted by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, also highlighted that more than 5,800 IRS employees and contractors are responsible for nearly $50 million of this debt.

Doug Burgum Tapped by Trump to Lead the Department of the Interior

President-elect Donald Trump has revealed his pick for the next Secretary of the Interior: Doug Burgum, the Republican Governor of North Dakota, who has...

Trump’s Bold Picks: Will They Reshape the Justice and Defense Departments?

As Donald Trump campaigned for his latest term, he labeled the Justice Department as a hub for biased prosecutors who had "weaponized" both law...

Lara Trump Would ‘Love’ to Serve Florida as Rubio Senate Replacement

President-elect Donald Trump's daughter-in-law and RNC Co-Chair, Lara Trump, has been floated as a possible replacement for Senator Marco Rubio.

Pennsylvania Law Triggers Senate Race Recount

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt announced that the Senate race between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick must undergo a statewide recount.

Oval Office Diplomacy: Biden and Trump Highlight Transition Efforts

President-elect Donald Trump’s arrival back at the White House led many to speculate that incumbent President Joe Biden had never “been happier in his...

John Thune to Become Senate Majority Leader

Senator John Thune (SD) has won the vote to become the Majority Leader. The vote was 29-24. Thune said in a statement, "I am extremely honored...

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Not Considering Retirement

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has no plans to retire despite Democrats's calls for her to do so.

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