Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty The second group of Israeli hostages will be released Saturday evening, after the Palestinian terror group Hamas balked, Israel threatened to end its military pause before the agreed four-day period, and Egypt and Qatar intervened to resolve the crisis. According to Israelâs Army Radio, 13 Israeli hostages will be released, along with
As GOP balks, McConnell shuts down bill to protect Mueller.
April 18, 2018 by
WASHINGTON (AP) â Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday thwarted a bipartisan effort to protect special counsel Robert Muellerâs job, saying he will not hold a floor vote on the legislation even if it is approved next week in the Senate Judiciary Committee. McConnell said the bill is unnecessary because President Donald Trump will […]