J Street founder Jeremy Ben-Ami lobbied State Department to tamp down political activity in Jerusalem L: J Street founder Jeremy Ben-Ami (Twiter) R: President Joe Biden (Getty Images) The founder of J Street, a leading anti-Israel group, had an “open door” to the Biden State Department and coordinated with top administration officials—including former deputy secretary
Latest fundraising announcement comes after the DCCC said it had raised over $121 million last year, including $12.3 million in December. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) raised approximately $9.5 million in the first month of 2024, officials announced on Feb. 20, bringing the DCCC’s total cash on hand to nearly $52 million. Democrats credited
Former President Donald Trump definitively confirmed several politicians on his shortlist for vice president—and one he’s definitely not considering. Former President Donald Trump has confirmed several shortlisters to be his running mate in the upcoming election cycle. President Trump made the remarks on Feb. 20 during a Fox News town hall in Greenville, South Carolina,
The judge specified that the legal fees must not be paid from Mr. Giuliani’s current assets. A New York bankruptcy judge has allowed Rudy Giuliani to appeal a $148 million defamation verdict so long as he uses pre-approved donors for legal expenses. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane, in his order on Tuesday, specified that such
***THE DAILY PUBLIC SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*** SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN Secretary Blinken is on travel to Brazil and Argentina from February 20-23, 2024. 8:20 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Blinken holds a meet and greet with U.S. Embassy Brasilia employees and family members in Brasilia, Brazil.(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) 9:00 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Blinken meets with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio
Republican leaders are targeting down-the-ballot victories in November. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) spent President’s Day with appropriate company. With Congress in recess until Feb. 28, Mr. Johnson took time out from a House GOP leadership retreat in South Florida to strategize with former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate. “Just had a great
‘I call your “terrorists and extremists” bid and raise you “State Sponsor of Terrorism under U.S. law,”’ he added. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) mocked Russia for adding him to its list of “terrorists and extremists” after the senator called for the state to be penalized over the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. “There