BREAKING : State Dept Reviewing Obama’s $221 Million Palestinian “Parting Gift”

The State Department announced Tuesday that it will review the last-minute decision by former Secretary of State John Kerry to send $221 million to the Palestinians late last week over the objections of congressional Republicans. The department said it would look at the payment and might make adjustments to ensure it comports with the Trump administration’s priorities. Kerry formally notified Congress that State would release the money Friday morning, just hours before President Trump took the oath of office. Congress had initially approved the Palestinian funding in budget years 2015 and 2016, but at least two GOP lawmakers — Ed … Continue reading BREAKING : State Dept Reviewing Obama’s $221 Million Palestinian “Parting Gift”