Iran Threatens to Shut Down Mediterranean Sea Over U.S. and Israel ‘Crimes’ in Gaza
Iran, which backs Hamas, alleges that Israel and the U.S. are committing crimes in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war.
U.S. Launches Air Strikes Against Hezbollah in Iraq After Attack on Troops
Three military personnel injured during Christmas Day attack.
Biden Administration Denies Report It Hoped to Keep Chinese Spy Balloon Secret from Congress
A senior Biden administration official denied plans to keep the balloon secret.
Foreigners Bought 3.4 Million Acres of U.S. Forest, Farm Land in 2022, Agriculture Dep’t Says
As of last year, in total, foreign parties held more than 43.4 million acres of U.S. land, of which 48% was forest land, 28% cropland, 21% pasture and other agricultural land, and 2% non-agricultural land. "There were no filings directly by the government of China," the Agriculture Department's report said.
White House Considers Redesignating Houthis as Terror Group Two Years After Lifting Designation
If the group is redesignated, it would be a crime to knowingly provide "material support or resources" to it.
More Than 175 of Jeffrey Epstein’s Associates to be Revealed in Court Documents in 2024
Hundreds of files related to the associates are set to be released on Jan. 1.
Biden Stands By ‘Elusive’ Two-State Solution to Gaza War, WH Says
Biden and Netanyahu have openly disagreed on the fate of the Gaza Strip, with Biden backing control by the Palestinian Authority and Netanyahu opposing such a move.
Most Young Americans Say Israel Should ‘Be Ended and Given to Hamas,’ Jews are Oppressors: Poll
Additionally, 66% of young people said that Oct. 7 was genocidal in nature, but 60% of them say it "can be justified by the grievance of Palestinians."
Biden Administration Staffers Call for Ceasefire Outside White House
The vigil comes as the Hamas-run Gaza Health Industry, which does not distinguish between civilian and combatant casualties, reports more than 18,800 deaths in the Gaza Strip have occurred since Oct. 7.
GOP-Led House Overwhelmingly Passes Resolution to Condemn Antisemitism on University Campuses
The final vote on the resolution, which also condemned the recent House testimony of university presidents on antisemitism, was 303-126 and 3 voted present.