Tuberville on Hamas hostages: ‘Every day must be treated with a sense of urgency’

Sen. Tommy Tuberville and more than 30 other senators sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting he prioritize the rescue of American hostages taken by Hamas. The letter, bearing the signatures of Democrats and Republicans, noted American fatalities that resulted from the attack. “Hamas has already killed 30 Americans and likely injured many more,” the senators wrote. “The terrorists responsible for these atrocities hide behind human shields while they threaten to livestream the execution of hostages.” Also, included was the senator’s demand that the Red Cross be able to care for the host