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Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, has voiced his support for Senator Marco Rubio, a Republican from Florida, as President-elect Donald Trump’s expected choice for Secretary of State. While acknowledging political differences, Fetterman expressed confidence in Rubio’s abilities, saying he is a ‘strong choice’ and that he looks forward to voting for his confirmation. This news comes as Rubio is also vying for the Senate Republican Leader position, with a vote scheduled for Wednesday.

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman dismissed former President Donald Trump’s allegations of voter fraud in the state, calling them a repeat of his 2020 claims. Fetterman mocked Trump, stating that he is ‘just a thing’ and his voter fraud claims are ‘the same sh-t’ he played in 2020. Fetterman’s comments come as Trump continues to raise concerns about potential voter fraud in Pennsylvania, a key swing state in the upcoming presidential election.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, facing criticism over his own and Vice President Kamala Harris’ changing positions on fracking, deflected questions about the issue during a Sunday interview. He defended Harris’ current stance, accusing his opponents of making inflammatory remarks about Haitian migrants while downplaying the importance of fracking in the upcoming election.

Senators John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) have expressed contrasting views on Israel’s recent airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. Fetterman defended Israel’s actions, while Sanders condemned them. Sanders also announced that he would not attend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress, calling him a “war criminal.” The ICC has issued warrants against Netanyahu and other Israeli and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes. President Biden has endorsed an Israeli-proposed ceasefire deal, but it is unclear whether he and Netanyahu are on the same page.

Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman has been selected to receive the Presidential Medallion from the New York City-based Yeshiva University, the highest honor bestowed by the Jewish institution. Fetterman has been recognized for his unwavering support of Israel and his active participation alongside the student body in combating antisemitism and advocating for the release of hostages since Hamas’ invasion of the Jewish nation in October 2022.

A heated exchange erupted during a House Oversight Committee markup on Thursday, involving Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. The incident began when Ocasio-Cortez criticized fellow Democrat Sen. John Fetterman for mocking a House markup. Fetterman later apologized, but Ocasio-Cortez responded sharply, accusing him of failing to stand up against bullying and racism. Greene then made a comment about Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s eyelashes, prompting Ocasio-Cortez to call for a point of order and denounce the remark as unacceptable.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman strongly criticized ongoing anti-Israel protests on college campuses, arguing that they undermine efforts towards peace in the Middle East. Fetterman highlighted the plight of hostages taken by Hamas during the recent attack on Israel, emphasizing that they should be prioritized in discussions about the situation in Gaza. He condemned Hamas’s refusal of a ceasefire deal and urged protesters to focus their efforts on demanding its implementation.

Senator John Fetterman has endorsed calls for retiring Senator Mitt Romney to become the next president of Harvard University, citing recent concerns about antisemitism on campus. Fetterman’s support follows former AJC president Daniel Rosen’s op-ed suggesting Romney’s leadership could help address these issues due to his independent streak and commitment to justice.