Former U.S. Representative Eliot Engel Passes Away at 79
Eliot Engel, a former U.S. Representative from New York, has died at the age of 79 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Engel served in Congress for over 30 years, representing New York's 16th congressional district. He was known for his work on foreign affairs, having chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Engel played a significant role in various international issues, including advocating for military intervention in Kosovo and supporting the Harkin–Engel Protocol to combat child labor in West Africa. He was also involved in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump, focusing on the president's interactions with Ukraine. 
