Raskin speech at the University of Maryland disrupted by protest over Gaza

Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin’s planned lecture on democracy at the University of Maryland instead turned into a lively discussion on the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.

Anti-war protesters confront House hearing on Houthi threat

As lawmakers reviewed increasing Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, anti-war protesters confronted a House hearing Wednesday over U.S. military involvement in the Middle East.

U.S. sends cabinet member to Israel, pledges American support

Hamas and Israel continue to battle as Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israel’s prime minister. Meanwhile, President Biden sends a warning to Iran not to get involved.

Maryland’s Cardin to introduce bipartisan resolution backing Israel

Sens. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, and Jim Risch, R-Idaho, said Thursday they will introduce a bipartisan resolution supporting Israel when the Senate returns next week.