Progressive Democrats Plan Boycott of Israeli President's Congressional Address
- Reps. Omar, Ocasio-Cortez, Bowman, and Bush announce plans to boycott Israeli President Herzog's speech to Congress.
- They cite opposition to Israeli policies towards Palestinians as reason for boycott.
- House Minority Leader Jeffries welcomes Herzog and praises US-Israel relationship despite progressive boycott.
- House Republicans accuse boycotting Democrats of antisemitism, Speaker McCarthy denounces their decision.
- Most Democrats still expected to attend joint session, despite progressive boycott by some members.