Eliot Engel, Former NY Congressman and Foreign Affairs Leader, Dies at 79
Eliot Engel, a former Congressman from New York, has died at the age of 79. Engel served as a Democratic representative for over three decades and was a prominent figure in U.S. foreign policy. He chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee and was involved in significant international issues, including the Kosovo conflict and the Harkin–Engel Protocol against child labor. Engel also played a role in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump, focusing on the president's dealings with Ukraine. His career was marked by advocacy for peace and security, both domestically and internationally.