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.
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.
In its final weeks, the Biden administration is making a last-ditch effort to enact new federal rules aimed at providing student loan forgiveness to 8 million borrowers facing financial hardships.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is actively engaging with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team to advocate for a leadership role in public health oversight, although he will not serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Reports from the Trump team clarify that Kennedy will instead focus on vaccine safety and health data rather than taking on the HHS secretary role, which had been under consideration for both Kennedy and Dr. Ben Carson.
The FBI reportedly raided the apartment of Shayne Coplan, CEO of the gambling company Polymarket, after the company predicted that Donald Trump would win the 2024 Presidential Election.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has ordered the Biden administration to preserve all records and communications as the White House prepares for the upcoming transition to a Trump administration.
A drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon landed near a kindergarten close to Haifa on Monday, fortunately without causing injuries as the children were...