Tag: Mike Pompeo

  • GOP holds huge fundraising effort near Trump

    Donald Trump may no longer be president, but his influence lingers heavily among top Republicans. This weekend will see the top brass in the GOP hold an invite-only conference with key donors in a hotel near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, featuring 2024 presidential prospects. The Associated Press has the story: Trump’s strong influence on the GOP…

  • Biden administration resumes UN funding of Palestinians

    As expected, the Biden administration resumes international funding in contentious areas that former President Trump had cut. On Wednesday, the administration announced it was resuming aid to the Palestinians, including to the UN agency that deals with them. The Associated Press has the story: State department resumes funding to Palestinians cut in Trump era WASHINGTON…

  • Biden administration increasing aid to Palestinians again

    Reversing a Trump policy, the Biden administration continues to increase the amount of money sent to the Palestinians. But opposition is building, as pro-Israel lawmakers point out that federal laws prohibit direct assistance to the Palestinian Authority or aid that benefits the organization since it gives money to people convicted of anti-U.S. or anti-Israel attacks…

  • Biden admin considering joining Iran deal again

    As expected, the Biden administration is considering rejoining the Iran nuclear deal that President Trump had exited. At the same time, it is becoming more generous than the Trump administration in granting Iraq extensions of time to continue using power from Iran. The Associated Press has the story: Biden administration exploring ways to renew Iran…