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Pompeo Flies In First-Ever Official Direct Flight From Israel To Sudan To Broker More Peace

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History is being made in the Middle East under the Trump administration and this week was no different as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo travels throughout the region to promote peace.

On Tuesday, he took part in the first official direct flight ever from Israel to Sudan.

It comes after the U.S. brokered a deal between the United Arab Emirates and Israel to normalize ties. That deal included establishing embassies, opening communications between citizens, and allowing tourism to take place between the two countries.

Many other Gulf countries have since signaled they’re looking to broker similar deals. However, peace with Israel is still an issue for the Sudanese government.

In fact, a Sudanese Spokesman was recently fired from his position in the government for reportedly saying his country was actively discussing normalizing ties with the Israeli government.

Sudan was the famous site where the Arab League met after the 1967 War to make clear they would not negotiate with the Jewish State.

During Pompeo’s visit, Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok expressed that it would be more difficult to sway Sudan into making peace with Israel, saying he can’t “mandate” a deal.

Moreover, Sudan’s PM asked that the Trump administration “separate the process of removing Sudan from the list of states sponsoring terrorism and the issue of normalization with Israel.”

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Historic House Vote Expels Rep. George Santos Amidst Scandal

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In a turn of events, the House of Representatives made history on Friday with a vote to expel Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), marking the first such expulsion in over two decades. A moment fraught with gravity unfolded as Speaker Mike Johnson wielded his gavel to formalize Santos’ removal, setting a precedent in congressional annals.

Santos, indicted on 23 counts related to wire fraud, identity theft, and other charges, has not faced conviction but stands accused of misusing campaign funds for opulent purchases. The bipartisan vote, tallying 311 to 114, signaled robust support for expulsion, with a marginally higher number of Republicans opting to retain Santos.

Questions loomed as Speaker Johnson left the chamber, his silence leaving the fate of the ongoing government spending battle uncertain. According to reports from Fox News, Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer emphasized the non-partisan nature of the decision, asserting that members concluded Santos had tarnished the House’s reputation and was unfit for representation.

Within the GOP, conflicting opinions emerged, with Rep. Darrell Issa arguing against expulsion, citing the presumption of innocence. The tight-lipped stance of the House Ethics Committee played a pivotal role in the deliberations.

Conversely, members of the New York Republican delegation, led by Rep. Marc Molinaro, asserted Santos’ commission of crimes, justifying expulsion based on a comprehensive investigation.

Santos himself predicted the outcome in an exclusive morning interview on “FOX & Friends.” This vote not only underlines the House’s rare use of expulsion powers but also sets a critical precedent in handling members facing severe legal challenges.

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