President Joe Biden says he will not supply offensive weapons to Israel to be used in an assault on the Palestinian border city of Rafah. Biden cited concern for the well-being of the more than 1 million civilians sheltering there. The President says the U.S. is still committed to Israel’s defense and will supply Iron Dome rocket interceptors and other defensive arms.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson on the House floor yesterday. Green listed a $95 billion national security package as one of Johnson’s “transgressions.” Democrats joined Republicans in an overwhelming 359-43 vote to keep Johnson in power.
And more deadly storms struck the U.S. yesterday as tornadoes and heavy rain streaked across the southeast. At least four people have been killed in strong storms since Monday.