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Israel loses a friend in Congress: Rep. Kay Granger dies, 83 - opinion
A staunch supporter of the Jewish state in her capacity as both chair of the House Appropriations State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee and the Committee on Appropriations, she will be missed
From Beirut to October 7, American victims of Iranian terrorism await justice that may never come
Pro-Palestinian candidate supported by El-Sayed takes Michigan Democratic nomination for House
Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss defeats pro-Palestinian rival in Michigan primary
US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The advancement on the resolution is a victory for lawmkaers who have been arguing that Congress, not the president, should have the power to send troops to war, as spelled out in the Constitution.
Jewish US lawmakers warn antisemitic threats have surged since October 7
“We seem, Sara, to have passed a Rubicon now with these antisemitic threats,” Moskowitz said. “Now it’s every day, all the time.”
Rashida Tlaib reintroduces resolution to recognize 'ongoing Palestinian Nakba'
The resolution, reintroduced into the House in time for Nakba Day, called for an official commemoration of the Nakba and for US legislators to denounce an "ongoing Nakba."
Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking
At a hearing before a Senate budget panel, Patel defended his leadership of the FBI against Democratic accusations that his conduct had undermined national security and demonstrated poor judgment.
One million US dollars in federal grants awarded to California Jewish security initiative
Congressman Brad Sherman had requested $1,400,000 for the program from the House Committee on Appropriations last May, for the 2026 fiscal year.
Florida congressional race erupts into widening dispute involving antisemitism, Israel, Azerbaijan
The clash erupted after Fine publicly criticized Bilzerian after the release of a Diaspora Ministry report that ranked the social media personality among the world’s leading antisemitic influencers.
Trump’s White House ballroom 'gift' to America set to cost taxpayers $1 billion
Due to safety concerns after the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, Republicans want to pass a bill that includes $1 billion of taxpayers’ money for security adjustments and upgrades.
Democrats urge US to acknowledge Israel’s nuclear program
Democrats urged the Trump administration to acknowledge Israel’s nuclear arsenal, arguing that secrecy undermines US credibility on global nuclear policy.
US organizations urge Congress to pass act targeting undisclosed foreign funding in universities
Qatar was revealed to be the largest foreign source of gifts and contracts to American universities in 2025, worth more than $1.1 billion.
Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives
In a letter to congressional leaders on Friday, the deadline to come to Congress about the war, Trump said there has been no exchange of fire with Iran since the ceasefire.
