COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio parted ways with Donald Trump on Monday and endorsed state Sen. Matt Dolan over Trump-backed businessman Bernie Moreno in the state’s three-way GOP primary for a U.S. Senate seat. In breaking ranks with the former president, DeWine called Dolan the party’s best shot at defeating […]
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Biden administration again bypasses Congress on emergency weapons sale to Israel
For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as the country continues to prosecute its war against Hamas in Gaza under increasing international criticism. The US State Department said on Friday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had told Congress that he had […]
The Biden administration once more bypasses Congress on an emergency weapons sale to Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continues to prosecute its war against Hamas in Gaza under increasing international criticism. The State Department said Friday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had told Congress that he had […]
Nikki Haley bypasses reaching out to Iowa independents and Democrats ahead of the caucuses
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa — With her polling position stagnant in Iowa, Nikki Haley and her allies are choosing not to target independent or Democratic voters in the state, bypassing a potential opportunity to persuade them into changing their party registrations on caucus night. The group that is effectively running the ground operation on behalf of […]
State Department OKs sale of tank ammunition to Israel in deal that bypasses Congress
That means the purchase will bypass the congressional review requirement for foreign military sales. Such determinations are rare, but not unprecedented, when administrations see an urgent need for weapons to be delivered without waiting for lawmakers’ approval. “The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to U.S. national interests […]