Congress has been unable to pass additional aid for Ukraine as Republicans demand stricter border security measures in exchange. Source
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Bernie Sanders: “Israel is losing the war” in public opinion
“Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at this situation,” Sanders said, citing an increasing death toll and displacement of Palestinians. Source
Save the Children CEO Janti Soeripto says humanitarian crisis in Gaza is “unspeakable”
Janti Soeripto, Save the Children president and CEO, tells “Face the Nation” that amid the Israeli invasion of Gaza, the humanitarian crisis is “unspeakable — essentially what is unfolding before our eyes. The humanitarian agencies cannot help children in this current situation.” Source
Speaker Mike Johnson doesn’t have “political capital” yet in Washington, Robert Costa says
House Speaker Mike Johnson, who went from backbencher to second in line for the presidency in Oct., doesn’t yet have the “political capital” in Washington as Congress tries to negotiate a budget bill amid an impending government shutdown, Robert Costa tells “Face the Nation.” Meanwhile, Ed O’Keefe says that his reporting in Dearborn, Michigan, which is home to the largest concentration of Arab Americans, shows President Biden could be in trouble in the state in 2024. Source
“Israel is losing the war in terms” of how the conflict is perceived, Sen. Bernie Sanders says
Sen. Bernie Sanders tells “Face the Nation” that “Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at the situation” in the Middle East. “I think it would be irresponsible for the United States to give [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu another $10 billion to continue to wage this awful war,” he added. Source
Former Titans Tight End Frank Wycheck Dies at Age 52
The family, per his wishes, plans to work with experts for on-going brain injury (TBI) and CTE research. Funeral services have not yet been made at this time. Source
Statement from Titans Controlling Owner Amy Adams Strunk on the Passing of Frank Wycheck
“Frank’s name was synonymous with Titans football. He was such a huge part of our team’s success both on and off the field. He embraced this community and fan base immediately, and everyone loved him right back.” Source
White House OMB director Shalanda Young says “it’s time to cut a deal” on national security
Shalanda Young, the White House Office of Management and Budget director, tells “Face the Nation” that it is “time” that she sends a letter to Congress “outlining the stakes” with cutting off funding to Ukraine in the supplemental budget bill. “It’s time to cut a deal that both sides can agree on,” she said. Source
Congress can’t say “we’re going to do nothing” on border, Sen. James Lankford says
Sen. James Lankford, the lead GOP negotiator with the White House on the supplemental budget bill, tells “Face the Nation” that the Congress “can’t just sit back and say we’re going to nothing” on the border as they try to come to an agreement between the Republican-controlled House, the Democratic-controlled Senate and the White House. Source
Biden attends shiva for Norman Lear while in Los Angeles for fundraisers
President Biden attended a shiva, a weeklong Jewish mourning tradition, for legendary television producer Norman Lear. Source