The signatories of a letter endorsing the Democratic vice president included former members of Congress, defense secretaries, C.I.A. directors and other national security officials.
An inquiry into the deaths of three Israeli hostages determined that they probably died as a result of a military airstrike targeting a Hamas commander.
The music mogul, who fueled the commercial success of rap over a 30-year career, is facing multiple lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and misconduct. He was arrested on new charges on Monday.
A 2013 provision to federal law was intended to ensure that domestic violence victims living in subsidized housing could move quickly to safer homes. But they often wait in fear.