Tensions boiled over during Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Senate hearing on the 2026 budget as multiple protesters disrupted the session, shouting “Stop the genocide!” just as Rubio began his opening statement.
Capitol police quickly removed the demonstrators, but not before the chants echoed through the chamber, forcing a pause in proceedings.
The outbursts come amid growing outrage over U.S. foreign policy and support for Israel’s actions in Gaza.
With international criticism mounting, today’s hearing became a flashpoint for public anger, turning a routine session into a dramatic confrontation.
Here's what happened inside the room — and what it says about the state of global outrage.
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In a tense Senate exchange, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio defended the U.S. support for Israel while addressing concerns raised by Senator Jeff Merkley about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Merkley challenged the strategy behind the flow of aid to Gaza, questioning the U.S.'s stance on Israel's tactics. Rubio responded firmly, emphasizing the importance of eliminating Hamas to secure a peaceful future for the people of Gaza. The heated discussion escalated as Merkley presented a shocking "before and after" poster depicting the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict. Watch this explosive moment in the Senate and see how the U.S. government's stance on Gaza is being fiercely debated.
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Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill cleared a major hurdle as the House Budget Committee advanced it late Sunday after GOP leaders caved to demands from ultraconservatives to speed up deep Medicaid cuts. The fast-tracked work requirements could eject millions from coverage. Clean energy tax breaks will also be phased out sooner. Though the bill now moves to the House floor, fractures within the Republican party persist. Senate resistance looms from moderates and green energy backers, making the path to passage far from smooth for Trump’s high-stakes fiscal agenda.
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Hamas welcomed a rare joint statement from the UK, France, and Canada that sharply criticized Israel’s Gaza offensive and threatened concrete action if hostilities continue. The three nations demanded an immediate end to Israel's Operation Gideon’s Chariots and full restoration of humanitarian aid. Hamas hailed the move as a “principled stance” against what it called genocide and forced displacement in Gaza. The West’s warning could reshape international pressure on Israel, with potential sanctions and trade reviews looming. Netanyahu, however, dismissed the declaration as a betrayal of Israel’s fight against barbarism.
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UK suspends trade talks with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlers
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday the suspension of free trade negotiations with Israel and new sanctions on West Bank settlements.
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