How US tax dollars have supported Israel and its military for 75 years — and what's next for American aid

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U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, delivers remarks on the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel in the State Dining Room of the White House October 10, 2023
US President Joe Biden, joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, delivers remarks on the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel in the State Dining Room of the White House October 10, 2023.

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There's now a 50% chance of world war as the Israel-Hamas conflict threatens to spread, hedge fund legend Ray Dalio says

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Ray Dalio on the Forum stage during day two of Web Summit 2018.
Ray Dalio.

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Harvard is temporarily closing off its historic center to visitors at night, as backlash continues to roil against students blaming Israel for Hamas' attacks

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Pedestrians pass a dormitory in Harvard Yard at Harvard University.
Pedestrians pass a dormitory in Harvard Yard at Harvard University.

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Rep. Steve Scalise unexpectedly withdraws from House Speaker race

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US House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise listens during a press conference following a House Republican Conference meeting.
US House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise.

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Aside from the fraud, Donald Trump was a very well-behaved borrower, Deutsche Bank testimony shows

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Former President Donald Trump smiles as he speaks at a rally in Selma, NC, on April 9, 2022, left. A stack of $100 bills, right.
Former President Donald Trump is otherwise a model borrower, not counting the fraud, testimony in his $250 million NY civil trial showed.

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Steve Scalise's cancer becomes 'the elephant in the room' as House Republicans struggle to unify behind their speaker nominee

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise at a press conference on Capitol Hill on September 27, 2023.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise at a press conference on Capitol Hill on September 27, 2023.

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A former McDonalds franchise owner dubbed 'McCongressman' wants to be the GOP's next House Majority Leader — and he's handing out McGriddles to win his colleagues over

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Rep. Kevin Hern, a former McDonald’s franchise owner and a leading contender for House Majority Leader.
Rep. Kevin Hern, a former McDonald's franchise owner and a leading contender for House Majority Leader.

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How Nadine Arslanian went from relative obscurity to the center of Bob Menendez's political corruption scandal

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How Nadine Arslanian went from relative obscurity to the center of Bob Menendez's political corruption scandal

Sen. Bob Menendez, once top Senate foreign policy chairman, accused of acting as foreign agent

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Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey at the Capitol on August 3, 2022.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey at the Capitol on August 3, 2022.

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Nancy Mace won't support Steve Scalise as speaker because of past 'David Duke' comments despite touting his endorsement in 2020

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Rep. Nancy Mace speaks to reporters after the House Republicans nominated House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) to be their candidate for Speaker of the House, at the U.S. Capitol on October 11, 2023 in Washington, DC

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