Sen. Peter Welch said U.S. weapons have “grave implications” for “the millions of civilians trapped in Gaza who had no part in the horrific slaughter of innocent Israelis on October 7th.” The Biden administration’s decision late last week to circumvent congressional review of a $147.5 million arms sale to Israel is drawing growing backlash from U.S. lawmakers, […]
As the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expands its ground offensive in Gaza, Iran’s threats of retaliation over the airstrikes that killed a senior military officer and continued attacks from Tehran-backed groups in the region are increasing the likelihood of an all-out war in the Middle East. It is a risk U.S. President […]
“Thanks to the U.S. watering down the U.N. Security Council resolution adopted Friday, Israel’s leaders apparently feel no pressure to stop attacking civilians in Gaza.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that his nation’s forces will be expanding their assault on the Gaza Strip in the coming days after the U.S. weakened a United Nations Security […]
Washington, D.C. — Friday, U.S. Representative Mary Peltola (D-AK) celebrated a pro-fish decision she brought to national attention to support fishermen in Alaska. An Executive Order signed by the President Friday empowers the United States to combat predatory foreign trawlers, particularly in the Bering Sea and North Pacific regions. The order builds upon existing U.S. […]