Despite opposition from Republicans in Congress who have vowed to block any nomination made by President Obama for the vacant seat on the Supreme Court following the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia, who died unexpectedly wearing a hunting trip in Texas last month, Obama did just that, and nominated Merrick Garland, the Chief Justice of the […]
After more than two weeks of fighting between the Israeli army and Hamas militants, Israel announced that it rejects U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry’s proposal for a cease-fire. The Israeli government said that they are seeking modifications to the proposal before they agree on any proposal to cease hostilities on the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, […]