Obama released millions to PA hours before leaving Office – Officials tell AP: Obama defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the PA in the final hours of his administration. | Israelnationalnews

Former U.S. President Barack Obama defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the Palestinian Authority (PA) in the final hours of his administration, officials told The Associated Press on Monday.
Republican members of Congress had been holding up the money to the PA, but a State Department official and several congressional aides said the outgoing administration formally notified Congress it would spend the money Friday morning, just before Donald Trump became president.