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As Biden visits Israel, Republicans ramp up pressure on administration

Republicans slammed the administration over the Lew nomination, Iran policy, Palestinian aid and border security issues

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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 17: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to reporters following a closed-door lunch meeting with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol October 17, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel on Wednesday, Republican lawmakers escalated criticisms of the president over his pick for U.S. ambassador to Israel, policies on Iran, aid to the Palestinians and border security.

Shortly after Biden arrived...

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