Congress
Saudi crown prince heads to a US Congress no longer railing against him
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets US lawmakers as Trump praises him and critics highlight Khashoggi’s killing and human rights concerns.
Lone US Republican rep. votes against releasing Epstein files as Senate weighs bill
Rashida Tlaib rallies 20 Democrats in push for Congress to recognize Gaza 'genocide'
Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg launches bid for New York’s 12th District congressional seat
US strikes on two drug-carrying vessels in Pacific kill six, Hegseth says
"These vessels were known by our intelligence to be associated with illicit narcotics smuggling," Hegseth said in a post on X/Twitter.
Government shutdown officially becomes longest in US history
Over 1 million federal workers have not received a paycheck, even though as many as 737,000 have continued to work through the shutdown.
Nancy Pelosi, first woman to serve as US House speaker, to retire from Congress
Pelosi has been at the forefront in battling for control of the House and especially taking on Republican Donald Trump, who feuded with her in his first presidential term from 2017-2020.
US Supreme Court casts doubt on legality of Trump's global tariffs
US Supreme Court questions whether Trump can use a 1977 law intended for national emergencies to impose his global tariffs without congressional approval.
Massachusetts congressman returns AIPAC donations, refuses further support
AIPAC emphasized that its member base was made up of American citizens - Republicans, Democrats, and independents - who wanted to advance policies that strengthened US-Israel ties.
Ro Khanna distances himself after posting documentary clip featuring antisemitic influencer
The documentary, titled “Investigating Israeli Influence on US Politics” and made by the popular YouTuber Tommy G, takes aim at AIPAC and what it says is Israel’s influence over American policy.
Rabbi urges US Congress to reject permanent extension of Caesar Act
The Syrian Jewish community—absent for more than three decades—will not be able to revive its heritage or return to the country under such a restrictive economic environment, according to critics.
No. 24: Norman Brownstein, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Josh Gottheimer: Lobbying for Israel in DC
Norman Brownstein, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Josh Gottheimer all provide extensive pro-Israel voices on Capitol Hill.
Trump admin pushing Congress to approve $6 billion weapons sale to Israel
The request includes a $3.8 billion deal for 30 AH-64 Apache helicopters, which would double Israel's current supply.
Congress passes act replacing gravestone markers of Jewish service members with Star of David
The Fallen Service Members Religious Heritage Restoration Act would create a program to identify Jewish service members buried in foreign American military cemeteries under crosses.
Bipartisan US support reminds Israel that true friends stand by us, official tells 'Post'
Seeing bipartisan support from those attending the "50 States One Israel" conference shows Israel's true friends stand by us, Foreign Ministry Deputy Director for North America Lior Haiat said.