State Department reviewing last-minute decision to send Palestinians $221M

The State Department is reviewing the Obama administration’s decision to send $221 million to the Palestinian Authority on the morning of Donald Trump’s inauguration. The State Department said it would look into the payment, which had previously been held up by congressional Republicans, and make adjustments in line with the Trump administration’s priorities, The Associated Press reported. Congressional holds are generally respected by the White House, but are not legally binding. "I am deeply disappointed that President Obama defied congressional oversight and released $221 million to the Palestinian territories," Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, said.