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Obama Signs Civil Rights History Project Act

Washington, DC - May 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama signs the Civil Rights History Project Act bill into law in the Oval Office of the White House Tuesday, May 12, 2009. With President Obama are from left: U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (Democrat of Illinois); U.S. Representative Carolyn McCarthy (Democrat of New York); U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop (Democrat of Georgia); U.S. Representative Lacy Clay (Democrat of Missouri); U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn (Democrat of South Carolina) and U.S. Representative John Lewis (Democrat of Georgia)..Mandatory Photo by Pete Souza - White House via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Republican Presser On Israel Security Act - Washington

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Republican leadership hold a press conference on the Capitol steps calling on the Senate to consider the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2024. The legislation is controversial because it would require the President and executive branch to provide military assistance to Israel, even if the Administration determines that Israel is violating the rights of Palestinians and interfering with humanitarian aid, in contravention of existing law. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Republican Presser On Israel Security Act - Washington

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Republican leadership return to the Capitol following a press conference calling on the Senate to consider the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2024. The legislation is controversial because it would require the President and executive branch to provide military assistance to Israel, even if the Administration determines that Israel is violating the rights of Palestinians and interfering with humanitarian aid, in contravention of existing law. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Republican Presser On Israel Security Act - Washington

People watch a House Republican leadership press conference on the Capitol steps calling on the Senate to consider the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2024. The legislation is controversial because it would require the President and executive branch to provide military assistance to Israel, even if the Administration determines that Israel is violating the rights of Palestinians and interfering with humanitarian aid, in contravention of existing law. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Republican Presser On Israel Security Act - Washington

Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) speaks during a House Republican leadership press conference on the Capitol steps calling on the Senate to consider the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2024. The legislation is controversial because it would require the President and executive branch to provide military assistance to Israel, even if the Administration determines that Israel is violating the rights of Palestinians and interfering with humanitarian aid, in contravention of existing law. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Republican Presser On Israel Security Act - Washington

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Republican leadership hold a press conference on the Capitol steps calling on the Senate to consider the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2024. The legislation is controversial because it would require the President and executive branch to provide military assistance to Israel, even if the Administration determines that Israel is violating the rights of Palestinians and interfering with humanitarian aid, in contravention of existing law. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Republican Presser On Israel Security Act - Washington

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Republican leadership hold a press conference on the Capitol steps calling on the Senate to consider the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2024. The legislation is controversial because it would require the President and executive branch to provide military assistance to Israel, even if the Administration determines that Israel is violating the rights of Palestinians and interfering with humanitarian aid, in contravention of existing law. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Republican Presser On Israel Security Act - Washington

Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) speaks during a House Republican leadership press conference on the Capitol steps calling on the Senate to consider the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2024. The legislation is controversial because it would require the President and executive branch to provide military assistance to Israel, even if the Administration determines that Israel is violating the rights of Palestinians and interfering with humanitarian aid, in contravention of existing law. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congressional Staffers Protest Military Assistance To Israel - Washington

Congressional staffers protest the Israel Security Assistance Support Act as the House of Representatives prepares to vote on the legislation, Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2024. The controversial bill would require the President and executive branch to provide military assistance to Israel, even if the Administration determines that Israel is violating the rights of Palestinians and interfering with humanitarian aid, in contravention of existing law. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congressional Staffers Protest Military Assistance To Israel - Washington

Congressional staffers protest the Israel Security Assistance Support Act as the House of Representatives prepares to vote on the legislation, Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2024. The bill is controversial because it would require the President and executive branch to provide military assistance to Israel, even if the Administration determines that Israel is violating the rights of Palestinians and interfering with humanitarian aid, in contravention of existing law. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congressional Staffers Protest Military Assistance To Israel - Washington

Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY) speaks to reporters from behind a Capitol Police line, criticizing Congressional staffers who briefly protested the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2024. The controversial bill would require the President and executive branch to provide military assistance to Israel, even if the Administration determines that Israel is violating the rights of Palestinians and interfering with humanitarian aid, in contravention of existing law. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congressional Staffers Protest Military Assistance To Israel - Washington

Congressional staffers protesting Israel's operation in Rafah and the Israel Security Assistance Support Act march to the House steps while members prepare to vote on the legislation, Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2024. The controversial bill would require the President and executive branch to provide military assistance to Israel, even if the Administration determines that Israel is violating the rights of Palestinians and interfering with humanitarian aid, in contravention of existing law. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congressional Staffers Protest Military Assistance To Israel - Washington

Samantha Elghanayan, an aide to Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) speaks to reporters about the concerns of Congressional staff for a Ceasefire Now about Israel's operation in Rafah and the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2024. The bill is controversial because it would require the President and executive branch to provide military assistance to Israel, even if the Administration determines that Israel is violating the rights of Palestinians and interfering with humanitarian aid, in contravention of existing law. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congressional Staffers Protest Military Assistance To Israel - Washington

Capitol Police form a protective line around Reps. Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY) (center left) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) (center right) as they criticize Congressional staffers who briefly protested the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, Washington, DC, USA, May 16, 2024. The controversial bill would require the President and executive branch to provide military assistance to Israel, even if the Administration determines that Israel is violating the rights of Palestinians and interfering with humanitarian aid, in contravention of existing law. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals At The October 12 Reception - Madrid

Princess Leonor (l), Queen Letizia (2l) and King Felipe VI (3l) greet human rights lawyer Cruz Sanchez de Lara (c) and journalist Pedro J. Ramirez (2r) as they arrive for a reception on the occasion of Spain's National Day at the Royal Palace on October 12, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The event is presided over by the King and Queen and the Princess of Asturias after the solemn act of homage to the National Flag and the military parade that has been held in the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo. The commemoration of the National Day aims to solemnly remember moments of collective history that are part of the common historical, cultural and social heritage, assumed as such by the vast majority of citizens. This is the first time that Princess Leonor attends the reception offered by the King and Queen to authorities and civil society. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals At The October 12 Reception - Madrid

Princess Leonor (l), Queen Letizia (2l) and King Felipe VI (3l) greet human rights lawyer Cruz Sanchez de Lara (c) and journalist Pedro J. Ramirez (2r) as they arrive for a reception on the occasion of Spain's National Day at the Royal Palace on October 12, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The event is presided over by the King and Queen and the Princess of Asturias after the solemn act of homage to the National Flag and the military parade that has been held in the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo. The commemoration of the National Day aims to solemnly remember moments of collective history that are part of the common historical, cultural and social heritage, assumed as such by the vast majority of citizens. This is the first time that Princess Leonor attends the reception offered by the King and Queen to authorities and civil society. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals At The October 12 Reception - Madrid

Human rights lawyer, Cruz Sanchez de Lara, on her arrival at a reception on the occasion of Spain's National Day, at the Royal Palace, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The event is presided over by the King and Queen and the Princess of Asturias after the solemn act of homage to the National Flag and the military parade that has been held in the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo. The commemoration of the National Day aims to solemnly remember moments of collective history that are part of the common historical, cultural and social heritage, assumed as such by the vast majority of citizens. This is the first time that Princess Leonor attends the reception offered by the King and Queen to authorities and civil society. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals At The October 12 Reception - Madrid

Princess Leonor (l), Queen Letizia (2l) and King Felipe VI (3l)greet the Minister of Territorial Policy and Acting Government Spokesperson, Isabel Rodriguez (4l), the Minister of Social Rights and Agenda 2030, Ione Belarra (c), and the Minister of Science and Innovation, Diana Morant (4r), on their arrival at a reception on the occasion of Spain's National Day, at the Royal Palace, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The event is presided over by the King and Queen and the Princess of Asturias after the solemn act of homage to the National Flag and the military parade that has been held in the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo. The commemoration of the National Day aims to solemnly remember moments of collective history that are part of the common historical, cultural and social heritage, assumed as such by the vast majority of citizens. This is the first time that Princess Leonor attends the reception offered by the King and Queen to authorities and civil society. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAP

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Spanish Royals At The October 12 Reception - Madrid

Princess Leonor (l), Queen Letizia (2l) and King Felipe VI (3l)greet the Minister of Social Rights and Agenda 2030, Ione Belarra (4l), and the Minister of Science and Innovation, Diana Morant (c), on their arrival at a reception on the occasion of Spain's National Day, at the Royal Palace, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The event is presided over by the King and Queen and the Princess of Asturias after the solemn act of homage to the National Flag and the military parade that has been held in the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo. The commemoration of the National Day aims to solemnly remember moments of collective history that are part of the common historical, cultural and social heritage, assumed as such by the vast majority of citizens. This is the first time that Princess Leonor attends the reception offered by the King and Queen to authorities and civil society. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-war rallies take place in southern California 20 years after U.S. invasion of Iraq

STORY: Anti-war rallies take place in southern California 20 years after U.S. invasion of Iraq DATELINE: March 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: SAN DIEGO, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of protesters chanting and holding up placards 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GARY BUTTERFIELD, Veteran 3. various of protesters STORYLINE: Anti-war organizations held rallies in Los Angeles and San Diego on Saturday in the run-up to the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, which started on March 20, 2003. The gathering came amid nationwide anti-war rallies organized by Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (ANSWER Coalition), a U.S.-based protest umbrella group consisting of many anti-war and civil rights organizations. "We felt today is a good point to get together with younger people to discuss the issues that are involved. It commemorates the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq," Gary Butterfield, a veteran, told Xinhua. SOUNDBITE (English): GARY BUTTERFIELD, Veteran "As a private citizen, w