Sen. Bernie Sanders (VT-I) questioned the viability of a long-term ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, given the latter's intent to eliminate the state of Israel.
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to the West Bank to meet with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas during his trip to the Middle East amid growing international concern regarding Israel's war with Hamas and its effects in the region.
Former President Donald Trump criticized former Gov. Chris Christie, saying he launched his presidential campaign for a second time because he did not get a job within Trump's administration in 2016.
2023 may not have the fireworks of the 2024 elections, but there is still plenty up for grabs. in this "off-year", most of which takes place on November 7. Virginia will be keenly watched, particularly by followers of Gov. Glenn Youngkin, and whether he can springboard Republican success into national aspirations. Meanwhile the governor's mansion is up for grabs in Kentucky and Mississippi. New Jersey's Republicans believe they have a real shot at turn the state red in legislative elections, while there are also fierce mayoral and district attorney battles throughout the United States. There are also several fascination referendums, particularly in Ohio, Maine and Texas. This Washington Examiner series, Forgotten Elections, will dive into all of these and more over the following two weeks. Part 14 will deal with the Kentucky governor's race.
Next week's off-year elections could provide a preview of 2024 for President Joe Biden, regardless of whether he faces former President Donald Trump in 12 months.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will weigh the first test of its new Second Amendment precedent that modern gun laws must be rooted in regulations from the founding era.
The Democratic trifecta in Illinois is poised to end a small school choice program used by less than 10,000 low-income students unless legislators renew it during their veto review session next week.
