Nov 29 Watch 4:59 House deal to secure aid for Israel and Ukraine could hinge on border funding By Lisa Desjardins, Ian Couzens With U.S. allies embroiled in wars overseas, members of Congress face a pivotal decision on whether to green-light more aid for Ukraine and Israel. The deal could hinge on U.S. border funding. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. Continue watching
Nov 17 Watch 10:10 Arab and Muslim Americans on how U.S. support for Israel could affect their votes in 2024 By Laura Barrón-López, Saher Khan President Biden’s response to the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war has angered Muslim and Arab Americans. Those voters represent a key block for Democrats that helped Biden win in the swing state of Michigan in 2020. We hear from some of those… Continue watching
Nov 07 Treasury Secretary Yellen says Republican-proposed IRS funding cut in exchange for Israel aid is ‘irresponsible’ By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The IRS commissioner says for the agency to keep building on its customer service and enforcement priorities it needs a reliable funding stream. Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 5:42 Tensions flare in Congress over Israel aid and Tuberville’s block on military promotions By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura New House Speaker Mike Johnson passed $14 billion in aid to Israel on Thursday, but the bill faces problems ahead. And Senate Republicans took on one of their own over top military promotions. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Capitol… Continue watching