Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris Marking 6 Years Since the Tree of Life Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh October 27, 2024 Six years ago today, a gunman motivated by antisemitism stormed the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and murdered 11 innocent people as they prayed. This heinous act of violence was an attack … Read more
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loans October 26, 2024 Washington, DC Today, the leaders of the G7 nations (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States) met in Washington, DC, to discuss the global economic outlook and coordinate their efforts to address the challenges facing the world economy. … Read more
President Biden Delivers Historic Address in Indian Country Laveen Village, AZ – On October 26, 2024, President Joe Biden embarked on a historic visit to Indian Country, becoming the first sitting President to do so. During his address in Laveen Village, Arizona, the President highlighted the Biden-Harris Administration’s unwavering commitment to Tribal communities. Delivering on … Read more
Background Press Call on Israel’s Targeted Strikes against Military Targets in Iran [Date] 2024-10-26 [Location] The White House [Time] 03:45 (EST) [Participants] [Name] – Senior Administration Official [Summary] On 2024-10-26, a senior administration official held a background press call to discuss Israel’s targeted strikes against military targets in Iran. [Main Points] The United States was … Read more
Secretary of Defense Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Gallant Hold Phone Call On October 26, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a phone call with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant. The conversation centered on the following topics: Regional Security Cooperation: Both leaders affirmed their commitment to maintaining and strengthening the … Read more
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant October 26, 2024 Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss a range of bilateral defense issues. The two leaders discussed the importance of the U.S.-Israel strategic partnership … Read more
H.R. 9997: A Bill to Honor a Local Veteran and Enhance Veterans’ Healthcare Access Washington, D.C., October 26, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) introduced H.R. 9997, a bill that would rename the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. ‘Bud’ Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic. The … Read more
Congressional Bill H. Res. 1553 Introduced to Address Federal Tax Loophole for Act 22 Decree Holders Washington, D.C. – On October 26, 2024, Representative Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) introduced H. Res. 1553, a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government must take action to address a tax loophole that allows … Read more
H. Res. 1554: Congress Condemns 1984 Sikh Genocide October 26, 2024 On October 26, 2024, the United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1554 (H. Res. 1554), expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the 1984 Sikh Genocide. The resolution was introduced by Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) and cosponsored by 13 other Representatives. … Read more
H. Res. 1552: Recognizing Intersex Awareness Day Date: October 26, 2024 Title: Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day. Sponsor: Representative Marie Newman (D-IL) Summary: H. Res. 1552 is a resolution that expresses support for the recognition of October … Read more