Biden blames Trump for crumbling GOP support of border security deal

Washington — President Biden urged Congress Tuesday to pass a national security supplemental bill that would provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and border security, hoping to bolster support as the deal appears to be falling apart on Capitol Hill.  The president’s plea came as more House and Senate Republicans have said they oppose the Senate-negotiated

Qatari PM Tells Secretary Blinken Hamas Had ‘Generally Positive’ Response to Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal

DOHA, Qatar—Qatar’s prime minister said Tuesday that Hamas’ reaction to the latest plan for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages was “generally positive” as he met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was making his latest visit to the Middle East. Qatar, which has long mediated with Hamas, has been

Federal Lawsuit Challenges New York Laws That Bar Nonresidents From Having Guns

Gun rights activists filed a federal lawsuit on Monday, seeking to strike down New York laws that prevent nonresidents from possessing or carrying firearms in public within the state. New York is one of a group of states that does not honor gun carry permits or licenses issued by any other states, meaning gun owners

Rep. Matt Gaetz Introduces Resolution Saying Trump Didn’t Engage in ‘Insurrection’

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) introduced a resolution on Feb. 6 to “authoritatively” state that former President Donald Trump did not commit “insurrection or rebellion” against the United States. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate. The issue of insurrection has been raised in some 60 venues over the past six months