There’s a bipartisan proposal in the House of Representatives, co-sponsored by more than 15 lawmakers, to give Israel an extra $2 billion for its Iron Dome defense system. The co-sponsors include Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., who also wrote a letter to President Biden urging him to use all available resources to evacuate Americans from Israel. …

Two days before the war in Israel began, U.S. senators raised concerns to the Department of Defense over potential Iranian infiltration in U.S. intelligence communities. Reports released days before the war allege top Biden administration officials had been operatives in an Iranian spy ring in Washington. Two top officials’ security clearances are under investigation, but…

On Wednesday, Oct. 11, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited NATO headquarters, asking allies for more weapons and better air defense systems as winter looms. With October marking the war’s 20th month, Ukraine is preparing for winter, anticipating Russian attacks on power stations and other crucial infrastructure. During the Wednesday meeting with the U.S.-led Ukraine Defense…

President Biden denounces Hamas’ attack on Israel and confirms more Americans are among those killed. And we have a report from the Capitol as House Republicans look to decide on a speaker – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. Hamas attack leaves 14 U.S. citizens dead, others taken hostage “An act of…