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
Israel’s declining image in the United States poses a strategic threat - opinion
To halt the decline in US support, Israel must treat public diplomacy as a national security priority.
Newt Gingrich: A staunch supporter of Israel - opinion
As the evening concluded in mid-October of 2023 and in the aftermath of October 7, I thanked the former speaker of the House for his vocal support of the State of Israel, America’s greatest ally.
White House to restrict the sharing of intelligence within Congress, Gabbard sidelined - report
Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, will not be present after testifying in March, the US Intelligence had decided that Iran was not in fact building a nuclear weapon.
Lawmakers push to block US involvement in Iran as Trump signals willingness to join fight
“No war in Iran. It’s time for every member to go on record,” said California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna.
Trump's tariffs to remain in effect after appeals court grants stay
A federal appeals court temporarily reinstated the most sweeping of Trump's tariffs a day after a US trade court ruled that Trump had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties and ordered a block
Rise in antisemitic harassment on Facebook targeting Jewish members of Congress - ADL
“Meta bears responsibility for the harm that its recent moderation policy roll-back has caused, as it is enabling... antisemitic, hateful, and toxic activity on its platform," said the ADL CEO.
Brian Mast to 'Post': 'Trump prefers diplomacy over bombs'
"He's the person who put sanctions on Iran and has put secondary sanctions on those who seek to do business with Iran."
Congress legislation on Iran hails leader of former terror group
“Iranians are united in their disdain for the Mojahedin-e Khalq; the regime would be the largest benefactor of a legislation promoted by them,” says Dr. Raz Zimmt from INSS.
US Senate to vote on bill to rein in Trump tariffs as economy contracts
The resolution is co-sponsored by Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, an outspoken critic of Trump's tariff policy.
Ben-Gvir says he met with four members of Congress, rebuffed protesters at US Capitol
The Capitol Hill meetings were notable because, several years ago, Ben-Gvir was considered too extreme to even partner with other right-wing politicians in Israel.
