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Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC director by US Senate
Schwartz is a board-certified preventive medicine physician who served as the US Coast Guard's chief medical officer from 2015 to 2019 and holds both medical and law degrees.
Israel critic Abdul El-Sayed defeats AIPAC-backed Haley Stevens in Michigan primary
Seven months after Trump intervention, US senators seek Venezuela elections
Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss defeats pro-Palestinian rival in Michigan primary
‘The birth of a new Syria’: US Congress repeals Caesar Act sanctions
The Syrian government welcomed the decision and considered it “a launch toward a new stage of recovery.”
US government lurches toward shutdown, Trump threatens fresh cuts
A Senate vote failed to extend US government funding, pushing the nation toward a shutdown as Trump threatens more federal layoffs.
Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate run
The surprise resignation, which comes ahead of the NCAA season, is reportedly linked to Pearl's consideration of entering politics. He has acknowledged a possible run for Senate in Alabama.
Israeli airstrikes lead to 'broader support for Houthis,' Yemeni opposition officials say - report
The strikes allow the Houthis to garner public support against Israel, KAN quoted the source as saying.
US Senate Republicans narrowly reject Schumer bid to force vote on Epstein files
The lawmakers voted 51-49 to table the measure, with hardline Republican Senators Josh Hawley and Rand Paul joining Democrats.
US lawmakers Shaheen, Wilson return to Syria for continued talks with Sharaa
Syria's new president furthered his efforts at strengthening international relationships by meeting with US representatives for a fresh round of talks.
'There is a genocide in Palestine': US Marine vet. Graham Platner launches Maine senate campaign
In his campaign ad, he rhetorically asks, “Why are we funding endless wars, bombing children?”
Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill wins congressional approval
"This one big, ugly bill—this reckless Republican budget—this disgusting abomination is not about improving the quality of life of the American people," said Hakeem Jeffries.
US House speaker Mike Johnson to visit Israel, address Knesset in late June
Johnson is also expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem during the brief trip.
US Senate to vote on bill to rein in Trump tariffs as economy contracts
The resolution is co-sponsored by Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, an outspoken critic of Trump's tariff policy.
