Thousands of protesters have gathered near the Capitol building ahead of a speech by Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to members of Congress. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including Susan Sarandon, condemned Netanyahu’s invitation to speak, labeling him a “wanted war criminal”. The protesters chanted “Bibi, Bibi, we’re not done!” as they marched toward the Capitol, placing nearly 30 cardboard coffins wrapped in Palestinian flags to memorialize those killed in the war in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris announced that she will not attend Netanyahu’s speech, but will meet with him on Thursday, along with Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Harris emphasized the importance of defending freedoms and rights including abortion access and protection from gun violence and discrimination. She pledged to sign laws to restore reproductive freedom and fight against the forces trying to take the country backward.
The FBI director testified that the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump searched online for information about JFK’s assassination, indicating his state of mind. This testimony came during a House judiciary committee hearing, where the discussion focused on the shooting incident at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
Overall, tensions were high as Netanyahu prepared to address Congress while facing opposition from protesters and concerns about his policies and actions. Kamala Harris emphasized the importance of defending freedoms and rights in the face of current challenges, setting the stage for a contentious and eventful day in Washington DC.
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