Norway, Ireland and Spain formally recognize Palestinian state

Israel immediately recalled its ambassadors to Oslo and Dublin and said it would do the same for Madrid in protest at what it called a “distorted step.”

May 22, 2024, 3:00 AM EDT / Updated May 22, 2024, 6:27 AM EDT

By Chantal Da Silva

A trio of European nations announced Wednesday they will formally recognize a Palestinian state, a landmark move that drew a swift rebuke from Israel and praise from Palestinians.

The announcements from Ireland, Norway and Spain dealt the latest diplomatic blow to Israel, as the United States' close ally faces mounting international isolation and backlash over its deadly offensive in the Gaza Strip. Israel immediately recalled its ambassadors to Oslo and Dublin and said it would do the same for Madrid in protest at what it called a "distorted step."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/ireland-recognizes-palestinian-state-norway-spain-israel-hamas-war-rcna153427

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War Room With Steve Bannon

Real America's Voice

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Hearing on the Weaponization of the Federal Government - The hearing will examine overreach by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and look at actions taken by the bureau that erode Americans' trust in the agency.

House Judiciary Committee

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WITNESSES:

Bud Cummins, Attorney for Bryan Malinowski family

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Andrew Graham, Former Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) Enforcement Programs Services, ATF

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Ryan Cleckner, Former Army Ranger; Co-Founder, Gun University LLC; Owner, Law Office of Ryan M. Cleckner

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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/117338

https://judiciary.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/hearing-weaponization-federal-government-9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6RY1MesE4U

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Budget Hearing – Fiscal Year 2025 Request for the Department of State

House Appropriations Committee

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The Honorable Antony J. Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State

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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/117333

https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/budget-hearing-fiscal-year-2025-request-department-state

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeYQCthxD1E

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs on the FY25 Department of State Budget Reques

Capitol Hill

https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-may-22-2024/

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Advancing Innovation (AI): Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Defend and Secure the Homeland

House Homeland Security Committee

https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/117189

https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/advancing-innovation-ai-harnessing-artificial-intelligence-to-defend-and-secure-the-homeland/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWZ28faeEXo

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Hearing on Deployment & Use of AI in U.S. Security

Industry leaders in artificial Intelligence (AI) development testify before the House Homeland Security Committee on the deployment and use of AI in national security.

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House Republican Leaders Hold News Conference

House Speaker Mike Johnson and his leadership team speak to reporters about their legislative agenda and other issues in the news.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?535847-1/house-republican-leaders-hold-news-conference

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House Democratic Leaders Hold News Conference

House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu speak to reporters at the Capitol about the legislative agenda and other issues in the news.

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Senator Blackburn and Others Hold News Conference on Border Security

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