House lawmakers are collaborating on a bipartisan response to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) recent request for arrest warrants against Hamas and Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The lawmakers aim to address concerns over the ICC’s perceived political motivations and lack of jurisdiction in this matter.
Representative Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 65. Payne, who first entered office in 2012 after winning a special election, was a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and consistently voted in line with President Joe Biden. His death has significant implications for both New Jersey and the US House of Representatives, where Democrats now hold a narrower majority.
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved over $60 billion in aid for Ukraine, providing critical support to the country amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia. The aid package includes funding for weapons, ammunition, and other resources to strengthen Ukraine’s military capabilities.
