Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to accept the invitation. WASHINGTON—House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on May 23 that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited to address a joint session of Congress amid the war between Israel and Hamas. Mr. Johnson confirmed the invitation at an event hosted by the Israeli
Democrat donors Marsha Laufer and Michael Moritz as well as a company founded by Melinda French Gates contributed to progressive organizations in April. A collection of the most active left-wing political action committees held more than $143 million at the end of April, according to new Federal Election Commission (FEC) disclosures. On May 20, eight
Republicans are closing the gap on voter registrations in key swing states. Political observers say it could be a sign the party will perform well in November. The gap between registered voters in the Democratic Party and Republican Party shrank significantly in Pennsylvania, Nevada, and North Carolina, according to voter registration statistics collected in April.
As the U.S. Senate again failed to pass a border bill on May 23, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) lost support from members of his own caucus who had voted in favor of the bill in February. Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) voted no on the bill this time around after
El Paso, Texas — Illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border in May are down by more than 50% compared to the record highs reported in December, giving the Biden administration an unexpected reprieve during a time when migration has historically surged, according to internal government data obtained by CBS News. During the first 21 days
As Donald Trump’s trial in New York City nears closing arguments, most Americans believe he is guilty of a crime in this case. But they are less sure what the jury will do after it deliberates next week. Fifty-six percent — a majority — say Trump is definitely or probably guilty of a crime in
As Donald Trump’s trial in New York City nears closing arguments, most Americans believe he is guilty of a crime in this case. But they are less sure what the jury will do after it deliberates next week. Fifty-six percent — a majority — say Trump is definitely or probably guilty of a crime in