On Wednesday morning, President Joe Biden arrived in Israel to express solidarity with the state following the deadly Hamas attack. In addition, Mr Biden responded to the explosion at the Al-Ahli Arabi Baptist Hospital in Gaza, which sparked outrage when he said US intelligence officials said the blast was caused by a "second team".
Meanwhile, back on American soil, the House of Representatives entered its third week without a speaker as Republican Jim Jordan (R-OH), a right-wing firebrand, failed to get enough votes to lead the lower chamber of Congress.
The split screen probably brings Mr. Biden more than a small amount of joy, while many Americans see that his advanced age is not just a disadvantage. His 36 years as a U.S. senator, particularly as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and his eight years as vice president also give him wisdom and experience in dealing with international crises. Meanwhile, Republicans can't even get 217 votes to elect a speaker, even though they have a majority.
But what is being broadcast is as remarkable as what is not being broadcast: news about former President Donald Trump. It's not for lack of coverage. As is always the case with the four-time impeached and twice-impeached former president, Mr. Trump is always followed by a barrage of headlines.
(The Independent - Eric Garcia/USA)
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