Congress
US government starts likely brief shutdown as House fails to approve deal
The Senate passed the spending package by a bipartisan vote of 71 to 29, but the House of Representatives is out of town and not expected to take up the measure until Monday.
Final Epstein document cache released by US Justice Department, including over 3 million pages
Democrats say deal reached with Trump to avert shutdown, immigration talks to continue
Israel to seek new 10-year security deal with Trump administration, FT reports
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.
Congressional committee to hold hearing on 'unmasking union antisemitism'
The US Congress is set to examine antisemitism in unions after probes into the NEA and MTA over policies, curriculum, and complaints of hostility toward Jewish educators.
Trump: Israel is losing the war of public relations, congressional support shrinking
"Israel was the strongest lobby I’ve ever seen. They had total control over Congress, and now they don’t," Trump told the Daily Caller in an interview.
White House moves forward on plans for a Department of War, WSJ reports
Restoring the Department of War name for the government's largest department would likely require congressional action, but the White House is exploring alternative methods to implement the change.
