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politics1 year ago

Senate Hearing Chaos: Blinken Grilled Over Biden's Israel Policy

During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Senator Ted Cruz accused Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the Biden administration of indirectly funding the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel by providing $100 billion to Iran. The tense clash also involved Cruz accusing the administration of consistently undermining allies and appeasing enemies, while Blinken defended the administration's support for Israel and efforts to sanction Iran.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#antony-blinken#biden-administration#israel
politics2 years ago

Menendez's Controversial Attendance at Classified Ukraine Briefing

Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, who is facing federal corruption charges for allegedly aiding the government of Egypt, attended a classified briefing on Ukraine, causing concerns among colleagues who question his continued service and security credentials. Menendez denied being barred from a previous briefing and defended his right to access classified information. Some senators are calling for his resignation, while others argue that he has the right to attend briefings as a member of the Senate. The subject of the briefing was unrelated to the charges against Menendez.

via CNN|
#bob-menendez#classified-briefing#corruption-charges
politics2 years ago

Biden's Nominee for Israel Ambassador, Jack Lew, Advances in Senate Committee

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 12-9 to advance the nomination of Jack Lew as the US ambassador to Israel, despite Republican opposition over his involvement with the Iran nuclear deal. Chairman Ben Cardin hopes for a quick full Senate floor vote, and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer may file cloture on the nomination soon. Lew advanced on a party-line vote, except for Republican Sen. Rand Paul. There are ongoing conversations about potential Republican support for Lew in a floor vote, and there is still broad support for Israel in its fight against Hamas despite the divided committee vote.

via CNN|
#iran-nuclear-deal#jack-lew#politics
politics2 years ago

Republicans question Biden's Israel ambassador nominee amid concerns over Iran

Republicans on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee grilled President Biden's nominee for ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew, during a nomination hearing. They questioned his past work on Iran sanctions and his role in granting a specific license that authorized the conversion of Iranian assets worth billions of U.S. dollars. Lew defended his record on the Iran deal and expressed his commitment to denying Iran a nuclear weapon. GOP senators expressed concerns about his support for a UN resolution declaring Israel as having "no legal validity" and his role in flooding funds to the Iranian regime. Some GOP senators are likely to oppose Lew's confirmation, potentially delaying the process.

via Fox News|
#iran#iran-deal#israel
politics2 years ago

"Senator Bob Menendez Faces Charges as Unregistered Agent for Egypt"

Federal prosecutors have accused Senator Bob Menendez of secretly acting as an agent for the government of Egypt while serving as the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The updated indictment adds the charge of conspiracy for a public official to act as a foreign agent, alleging that Menendez, his wife, and a New Jersey businessman used his Senate position to benefit Egypt without registering as foreign agents. This comes in addition to the previous charges of bribery, honest services fraud, and extortion. The indictment details instances where Menendez allegedly sought to benefit Egyptian officials, including advocating for military aid and resolving a dispute over a dam on the Nile River. Menendez and the other defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

via POLITICO|
#bob-menendez#bribery#egypt
politics2 years ago

"Biden's Foreign Policy Path Unobstructed as Menendez Faces Troubles"

Senator Robert Menendez, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has long been a vocal critic of President Biden and previous Democratic administrations on foreign policy issues. His recent indictment on federal corruption charges and subsequent temporary stepping down as chairman of the committee may clear roadblocks for the Biden administration's foreign policy agenda. Menendez's replacement, Senator Ben Cardin, is expected to be more accommodating to Biden's agenda. Menendez's opposition to issues such as the nuclear deal with Iran and Sweden's admission into NATO has complicated Biden's plans. However, his legal troubles could ease Sweden's NATO bid and create new openings for the Biden administration in sanctions policy. Menendez's absence may also impact US-Turkey relations and the US response to the crisis in Armenia.

via The New York Times|
#biden-administration#foreign-policy#nato
politics2 years ago

DOJ Considers Charges Against Bob Menendez Over Gifts to Wife: Report

The U.S. Department of Justice is considering potential charges against Senator Bob Menendez following a federal criminal probe into his dealings with foreign regulators. The investigation focuses on lavish gifts received by Menendez's wife from a New Jersey food producer that obtained an exclusive contract with the Egyptian government. Prosecutors are expected to meet with the senator's lawyers in the coming weeks before making a final decision. Menendez, who serves as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has been under investigation by the U.S. attorney's office for the Southern District of New York.

via Fox News|
#bob-menendez#criminal-probe#doj