Democrats Boycott Netanyahu's Speech, Cardin To Preside Instead

Benjamin Netanyahu looks focused.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, with Chairman Ben Cardin presiding over the event. This decision comes after Vice President Kamala Harris and President Pro Tempore of the Senate Patty Murray declined the opportunity to preside.

Notably, many Democrats in both the House and Senate have announced their intention to boycott Netanyahu's speech. Additionally, some lawmakers are planning on organizing counter-programming during the address.

Vice President Harris and President Pro Tempore Murray declined to preside over the event.

Netanyahu to address Senate Foreign Relations Committee with Chairman Ben Cardin presiding.

Many Democrats in House and Senate plan to boycott Netanyahu's speech.

Among the prominent Democrats who have confirmed their boycott are Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Dick Durban, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Jan Shakowsky, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Jim Clyburn, and Rep. Ilhan Omar.