Netanyahu urges unity, but stirs a firestorm inside and outside Capitol
Washington (The Hill) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery speech to Congress on Wednesday that elicited a boycott by Democrats inside the Capitol, sparked massive protests outside, and elevated the partisan fight over Israeli-Palestinian relations that promises to continue straight into November’s elections.
USA: Harris closes in on Democratic nomination
Washington (The Hill): Vice President Kamala Harris by late Sunday was consolidating the necessary support to become the Democratic presidential nominee after President Biden’s momentous decision to step aside.
Los republicanos preparan ataques contra Harris en previsión de que Biden se retire
Milwaukee (The Hill): Los republicanos reunidos para la convención nacional de su partido esta semana estaban cubriendo sus apuestas en su oponente de noviembre mientras el drama envuelve al Partido Demócrata.
Bob Menendez convicted on bribery, foreign agent charges
Washington (The Hill) New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez (D) was found guilty of bribery, acting as a foreign agent and a slew of other charges in his federal corruption.
Trump and his allies are completely wrong about impoundments
Washington (The Hill): If reelected, former President Trump will assert sweeping power to withhold money that Congress has appropriated. His allies are pushing unilateral cuts to an array of programs, for which Trump will “simply choke off the money.”
Michael Moore: Those pushing Biden to stay in race are committing ‘elder abuse’
Washington (The Hill) Michael Moore is blasting President Biden’s allies, accusing them of “elder abuse” for “pushing” the commander in chief to stay in the race against former President Donald Trump.
Five takeaways from President Biden’s big interview with George Stephanopoulos
Washington (The Hill): President Biden gave the most important TV interview of his career Friday. Biden spoke to George Stephanopoulos of ABC News for 22 minutes during a campaign trip to Wisconsin. The conversation came with his presidency in real peril.
Michelle Obama only Democrat to beat Trump in new poll
Washington (The Hill): Former first lady Michelle Obama is the only Democrat to beat former President Trump in a new poll Tuesday.
Supreme Court carves out presidential immunity, likely delaying Trump trial
Washington (The Hill): The Supreme Court on Monday capped its term by determining core presidential powers are immune from criminal prosecution, a win for former President Trump that returns his federal case involving efforts to overturn the 2020 election back to a lower court to determine whether his actions leading up to Jan. 6 merit the protection.
Shell-shocked House Democrats question keeping Biden at the top of the ticket
Washington (The Hill): A growing chorus of alarmed House Democrats say President Biden’s faltering performance in the debate the night before raises immediate questions about whether he should remain at the top of the ticket in this year’s presidential contest.
