The United States Senate voted 97-3 to support an amendment to the COVID-19 budget resolution that affirmed the country’s intention to keep its embassy in Jerusalem.
Day: February 6, 2021
EU Furious As Russia Expels German, Swedish, and Polish Diplomats
Amid mounting international pressure over its perceived crackdown on dissent, Russia has expelled three diplomats from Germany, Sweden, and Poland, prompting an angry response from the European Union. Moscow says the diplomats joined unauthorized protests supporting opposition activist Alexei Navalny, who was jailed earlier this week.
Supreme Court to consider election lawsuits in February
The Supreme Court on Friday listed several high-profile election lawsuits for consideration at its mid-February conference.
Republican wins last undecided U.S. House race, judge rules
A New York judge ruled Friday that Republican Claudia Tenney defeated U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi by 109 votes in the nation’s last undecided congressional race.
Fox News Cancels “Lou Dobbs Tonight” Amid Turmoil
“Lou Dobbs Tonight” has been canceled by Fox News. It comes amid turmoil within the previously favorite U.S.broadcaster of former President Donald J. Trump.
U.S. Border Agents Detain Iranians
U.S. Border Patrol agents have detained 11 Iranian citizens who illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said.