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Latest in Tag: US congress
Divided US Congress convenes in scandal, with McCarthy failing initial vote to be elected House speaker
The session came nearly two months after the 2022 midterm elections, in which Republicans flipped the US House of Representatives and Democrats held onto their majority in the Senate.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi discusses cooperation, Palestinian cause with US Congress delegation
Egypt is a pillar of security and stability in the Middle East and the Arab world: US delegation
‘Decent Life’ initiative contributes to improving living conditions of millions of people: US Congress
The Egyptian Cabinet received on Monday a second delegation of Congressional assistants that is currently visiting Egypt, where they were briefed on the presidential initiative to develop the Egyptian countryside.
Opinion| Significant transformations in US Congress against apartheid state in Palestine
However, this crisis has achieved great political gains for the Palestinian cause, putting it back at the top of international priorities. Most importantly, it clearly demonstrated the radical shift in the US Congress towards the Palestinian cause.
Opinion| The whirlwind of human rights
The US Congress has stirred up a new whirlwind in bringing up allegations of Egypt’s violations of human rights again.
Opinion| The Fall of American Democracy
The recent attack on the US Congress by supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump is not the first of its kind in the American history.
US Congress delegation visits North Sinai: Armed Forces
Senators inspect some ongoing national projects in Al-Arish
Tatweer Misr addresses US Congress on education, entrepreneurship at GW October Conference
The event witnessed the presence of prominent academics , government leaders and influential members of the business community from 150 countries worldwide.
US Congress, business community praise Egypt’s reforms
Delegation held 89 meetings, including 33 with US lawmakers, 16 with research centres to improve image of Egypt, says Tawfiq
Changing regional landscape
The White House announced on 8 January that United States Vice President Mike Pence would be in the Middle East on behalf of President Donald Trump, from 19 to 23 January. Pence will arrive in Egypt on 20 January where he will meet with Egyptian President Abdel Al Fattah Al-Sisi. He will then travel to …
MP Tarek El-Khouly praises parliament delegation visit to US
The visit was the first for Egypt’s parliament members since 2008
Al-Sisi meets with US politicians and officials on his third day in Washington
The president attended a seminar that focused on urging the US to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organisation
US releases secret chapter of report on 9/11 terror attacks in 2001
The US Congress has published long-classified documents on alleged ties between Saudi Arabia and 9/11 hijackers. While the inquiry found no solid evidence of links, officials noted their suspicions of Saudi support.
Saudi Arabia threatens sale of assets if US congress passes 9/11 bill
The bill deprives foreign governments of immunity if accused of any terror acts that led to the death of American citizens on US soil
US congress delegation arrives in Cairo
The delegation is expected to meet with President Sisi
Egypt committed to establishing foundations of modern state that upholds rule of law: Al-Sisi
Egypt’s president and US Congress delegation affirm the importance of Egypt-US relations
Al-Sisi invites US congressional delegation to observe parliamentary elections
President met with delegation headed by Majority Whip Steve Scalise
Al-Sisi, US Congressmen discuss aid
Meeting’s agenda included Libya and international war on terrorism
US approves Apache deal and military cooperation with Egypt
Region also needs to work together and improve economic and social procedures to combat extremism, says President Al-Sisi
Obama’s Syria Debacle
By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir I am not a war monger; I know the meaning of war, the death toll, the suffering, and the destruction of property along with the spirit of innocent men, women and children. That said, regardless of how appalling the use of force is to achieve any objective, there is a time …
Pro-Israel Group Lobbies for a US Attack on Syria
By Linda Gradstein/The Media Line Syrian officials are rushing to accept a Russian proposal for international oversight of Syria’s chemical weapons that would forestall a possible US strike on Syria. At the same time, pro-Israel lobbyists are fanning out in Congressional offices to convince Congress to back an attack against Syria after its apparent use of chemical weapons. On its …
US lawmakers seek to ‘redirect’ Egypt aid
American lawmakers express concern over Egypt’s current political status, future policies of Morsi’s Islamist government, Egypt’s relations with Israel, and acrimonious comments made by Morsi in 2010 about Jews
Bahrain violations being reviewed by US Congress committee
Amid US Congress hearings on Bahrain, protesters face more violence despite an order from the Bahrain crown prince to security forces to use restraint
US OKs Egypt aid despite congressional worries
By Donna Cassata and Matthew Lee / AP WASHINGTON: The Obama administration has waived democracy requirements to release up to $1.5 billion in aid to Egypt despite concerns that the country is backsliding on commitments it made to democratic governance and rule of law, congressional sources said Thursday. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton determined that …