Washington Today (5-10-24): UN votes to support Palestine membership; U.S. and Israel vote 'no'
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41:10Now PlayingWashington Today (5-10-24): UN votes to support Palestine membership; U.S. and Israel vote 'no'
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as posted by the channelUnited Nations General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to support full membership for Palestine, which is now a non-member observer state. United States and Israel voted 'no'.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubles down what he says is a need for the Israeli military to eradicate Hamas fighters in the city of Rafah in Gaza, despite President Joe Biden's warning that it would lead to the U.S. restricting weapons shipments to Israel.
White House spokesperson John Kirby is asked how the U.S. can support both eliminating the Hamas threat and not going into Rafah…
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) is asked about an effort from Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) to impeach President Biden for conditioning aid to Israel. Rep. Mills says it is the same 'quid pro quo' premise under which former President Trump was impeached, when he was accused of conditioning aid to Ukraine.
House Judiciary Committee holds a field hearing in Arizona on immigration and border security, a day after the Biden administration proposed a rule to let immigration officials more quickly identify and deport migrants who are not eligible for asylum.
White House National Economic Council Chair Lael Brainard talks about President Biden's plans, if he wins reelection, to roll back parts of the 2017 Trump tax cuts when they expire next year.
The Senate passes a five year FAA reauthorization bill after vigorous opposition from the Senators from Virginia who opposed adding more flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Ahead of Mother Day's, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) and Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) discuss issues important to moms.
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