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Congress Eyes Fresh Sanctions on Palestinian Government, Countering White House Embrace of Hamas-Supporting PA

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Congressional Republicans want to impose a fresh sanctions package on the Palestinian government over its ongoing financial support for imprisoned terrorists. The legislation is a counter to the White House’s diplomatic embrace of the Hamas-supporting Palestinian Authority (PA), which the Biden-Harris administration hopes to install as the Gaza Strip’s ruling authority once Israel’s war on

U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter as growth hit the gas

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The nation’s economy remains robust as the latest GDP data shows growth at a 2.8% annual rate, far exceeding economists’ expectations of a weaker 1.9% annual pace of growth. Consumers and businesses helped drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product —

U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter, exceeding expectations

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The nation’s economy remains robust as the latest GDP data shows growth at a 2.8% annual rate, far exceeding economists’ expectations of a weaker 1.9% annual pace of growth. Consumers and businesses helped drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product —

GAO Reports Security Vulnerabilities at Federal Buildings, Cites Covert Tests

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has warned that decades-old security vulnerabilities in federal buildings are continuing to go unaddressed. According to an agency report released on July 23, the Federal Protective Service (FPS)—which is responsible for the security of federal facilities and screening of visitors—is failing to detect prohibited items inside bags in 50 percent

Trump Campaign Files FEC Complaint to Block Harris From Using Biden Campaign Money

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A new complaint accuses Vice President Kamala Harris of breaking federal law in order to access more than $95 million held by President Joe Biden’s campaign. The Trump campaign has filed a complaint against Vice President Kamala Harris seeking to stop her from using campaign money raised by President Joe Biden. The complaint alleges that

Biden, Netanyahu to meet a day after Israeli leader’s fiery speech to Congress

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President Biden is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House Thursday — a day after Netanyahu urged Congress in a joint address to continue to stand with Israel in the war against Hamas.  The meeting is Mr. Biden’s first with a foreign leader since he exited the race for the presidency Sunday and