U.S. sanctions 4 Israeli settlers who attacked Palestinians in West Bank

Washington — President Biden on Thursday issued an executive order that targets Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been attacking Palestinians in the occupied territory, imposing financial sanctions and visa bans in an initial round against four individuals. The order authorizes sanctions against those involved in acts of violence in the West Bank, as well as threats

Capitol Police close investigation into Senate sex tape without charges

Washington — U.S. Capitol Police said Thursday it is closing an investigation into a sex tape filmed in a Capitol Hill hearing room without pursuing charges, saying “there is currently no evidence that a crime was committed.”  “For now, we are closing the investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding a sex video that was recorded inside