WMAL Interview - JIM PHILIPS 06.22.17

JIM PHILIPS - Senior Research Fellow for Middle Eastern Affairs at Heritage Foundation Topic: Kushner's trip to the Middle East • Kusher met with Prime Minister Netanyahu soon after his arrival Wednesday. “This is an opportunity to pursue our common goals of security, prosperity, and peace,” Netanyahu told Kushner. “I know of your efforts and the President’s efforts, and I look forward to working with you to achieve these common goals.” • On Wednesday morning, Kushner also met with the family of Hadas Malka, the 23-year-old border police officer who was stabbed to death by a Palestinian attacker near Damascus Gate on Friday. • The Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are questioning why the White House didn't suspend the security clearances of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and presidential adviser Jared Kushner, after questions arose about their contacts with Russian officials.