Democrats Demand Blinken Explain Unapproved Arms Transfers to Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks to the media in Tel Aviv on October 12, 2023.  (Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/Pool/AFP via Getty Images) “It is highly unusual for the president to bypass congressional oversight through an emergency declaration,” the lawmakers noted after… Continue reading

‘Gaslighting of the Worst Order’: Blinken Calls 2023 Dangerous Year for Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a press conference at the State Department in Washington, D.C. on December 20, 2023.  (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images) “How many journalists have been killed in Gaza with American-made, American-supplied weapons over the past three months?” responded Mehdi Hasan. JESSICA CORBETT Dec 28,… Continue reading

Judge gives Biden, Blinken 60 days to respond to Gaza ‘genocide’ claim

Judge gives Biden, Blinken 60 days to respond to Gaza ‘genocide’ claim

By Bob Egelko Updated Nov 16, 2023 3:59 p.m. As President Joe Biden faced protests in the Bay Area on Thursday over U.S. support for Israel’s attacks on Gaza, a federal magistrate issued summonses to Biden and two top aides requiring responses in 60 days to a lawsuit accusing them of complicity… Continue reading