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Israel's interior ministry has announced on Friday that it would allow a visit by barred Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan who is of Palestinian origin to enter the country as a private citizen to visit her aging grandmother

Israel’s interior ministry has announced on Friday that it would allow a visit by barred Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan who is of Palestinian origin to enter the country as a private citizen to visit her aging grandmother.

The announcement comes a day after Israel said it would bar a planned visit by Tlaib and fellow congresswoman Ilhan Omar over their support of a boycott of Israel…

The Latest: Trump tries to distance himself from Cohen

WASHINGTON / FEBRUARY 27, 2019 (STL.News)

The Latest on President Donald Trump‘s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen (all times local):

10:25 a.m. The chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee says the public has a right to hear from former Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer.

Democrat Elijah Cummings of Maryland says Cohen’s testimony is necessary because it’s the…

PHOENIX | Arizona governor names Martha McSally to McCain Senate seat

PHOENIX— Arizona’s governor has named Rep. Martha McSally to replace U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl in the U.S. Senate seat that belonged to Sen. John McCain.

Republican Gov. Doug Ducey announced Tuesday that McSally will take over after Kyl’s resignation becomes effective Dec. 31. McSally last month lost a race for Arizona’s other Senate seat to Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema.

“With her experience and long…

WASHINGTON | Solemn public pays tribute to Bush before dawn in Rotunda

WASHINGTON — The nation’s capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol Rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike.

Even before sunrise Tuesday, members of the public lined up to pay their respects as an honor…

MADISON, Wis. | Paul Ryan lists immigration, debt as biggest regrets

MADISON, Wis.— Outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan says his two biggest regrets as he prepares to leave office are not successfully dealing with immigration and the national debt.

The Republican lawmaker sat for an interview Thursday with The Washington Post as he prepares to retire after 20 years in Congress. Ryan says if the national debt and immigration can be addressed, “we will have a great 21st…

WASHINGTON | Ethics panel rebukes lawmakers in harassment cases

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee said Friday that Democratic Rep. Ruben Kihuen of Nevada made persistent and unwanted advances toward three women who were required to interact with him as part of their job.

Kihuen is serving his first term and announced he would not seek re-election after the allegations became public in late 2017. The committee said similarities in the allegations,…

WASHINGTON | Ethics panel: Nevada lawmaker made unwanted sexual advances

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee has found that Democratic Rep. Ruben Kihuen (KEE-wihn) of Nevada made persistent and unwanted advances toward three women who were required to interact with him as part of their job.

Kihuen is serving his first term and announced he would not seek re-election after the allegations became public in late 2017.

The committee says in its report issued Friday…

WASHINGTON | Democratic Rep. Jacky Rosen of Nevada elected to the Senate, ousting Republican incumbent Dean Heller

WASHINGTON— Democratic Rep. Jacky Rosen of Nevada elected to the Senate, ousting Republican incumbent Dean Heller.

By Associated Press