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Senate approves Nikki Haley as UN ambassador

Senate approves nomination of former governor Nikki Haley as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations by a 96-4 majority.

Senate approves Nikki Haley as UN ambassador

Senate approves Mike Pompeo as CIA head

Senate votes 66-32 in favor of Mike Pompeo, a critic of the Iran deal, as the new head of the CIA.

Senate approves Mike Pompeo as CIA head

Anti-BDS legislation submitted to Senate

US Senators present bipartisan bill providing legal protection for local authorities combating BDS-associated companies.

Anti-BDS legislation submitted to Senate

US Senate passes bill to help recover Nazi-looted art

Bill to facilitate the return of Nazi-looted artworks to their original owners or heirs passes Senate.

US Senate passes bill to help recover Nazi-looted art

Senate approves missile defense aid for Israel

Senate passes defense policy bill which includes more than $600 million for missile defense cooperation with Israel.

Senate approves missile defense aid for Israel

Senate unanimously votes to extend Iran sanctions

US Senate votes 99-0 to extend the Iran Sanctions Act by 10 years.

Senate unanimously votes to extend Iran sanctions

Republicans appear poised to hold Senate

GOP surprise win in Wisconsin, adding to wins in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, and North Carolina.

Republicans appear poised to hold Senate

In battle for the Senate, the Iran nuclear deal is looming large

The Iran nuclear deal is shaping up as a key issue in at least nine states that are key to the Democrats.

In battle for the Senate, the Iran nuclear deal is looming large

Senate to override Obama's veto of 9/11 victims' bill

Senate to vote on Wednesday to override veto of legislation that would allow 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia.

Senate to override Obama's veto of 9/11 victims' bill

Senate clears the way for arms sale to Saudi Arabia

United States Senate votes 71 to 27 to kill legislation that would have stopped the sale of tanks and other equipment to Riyadh.

Senate clears the way for arms sale to Saudi Arabia

Actress urges Senate to pass bill on recovery of stolen art

Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren tells Senate about the importance of restoring art stolen by Nazis to its rightful owners.

Actress urges Senate to pass bill on recovery of stolen art

Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce acknowledged by senators

Entrepreneurs, activists and journalists from New York, New Jersey and Maryland visit the Senate to celebrate Jewish Heritage Month.

Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce acknowledged by senators

New bill allows 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

Senate approves legislation that would allow 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia. White House threatens veto.

New bill allows 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

Likud MK: 'Where are those babbling about isolation now?'

MK Boker calls on 'experts' to stop 'lying to the public' about international isolation, after 83 senators tell Obama to raise aid.

Likud MK: 'Where are those babbling about isolation now?'

Senate demands aid to Israel be increased

Overwhelming 4/5 majority of senate sends joint letter to Obama, urging defense package be settled soon and raised from $3 billion a year.

Senate demands aid to Israel be increased

Senate bill eases path to claims on art stolen by Nazis

New bipartisan bill would give claimants seeking the return of Nazi-looted artworks more time.

Senate bill eases path to claims on art stolen by Nazis

Senate unanimously approves new North Korea sanctions

Senate approves tougher sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear program, human rights record and cyber activities.

Senate unanimously approves new North Korea sanctions

Senate backs legislation to crackdown on Hezbollah

Legislation by Rubio would force the administration to take a tougher line on Hezbollah and its supporters.

Senate backs legislation to crackdown on Hezbollah

Democrats Block Iran Deal Legislation for a Third Time

Senate Democrats block legislation meant to kill the Iran nuclear deal, ensuring Congress won't disapprove it at all.

Democrats Block Iran Deal Legislation for a Third Time

Democrats Save Iran Deal Again; Will Third Time Be the Charm?

Democrats repeat last week's deal support, but will be tested again - by having to vote against Israel recognition and release of Americans.

Democrats Save Iran Deal Again; Will Third Time Be the Charm?

'The Senate Blinked When Confronted by Evil'

Senator Cotton strongly condemns Democratic foiling of anti-nuclear deal bill, after channeling Churchill in moving Senate floor speech.

'The Senate Blinked When Confronted by Evil'

European Powers Urge US to Accept Iran Deal

British PM David Cameron, German PM Angela Merkel, and French President Francois Hollande insist nuclear deal is for the greater good.

European Powers Urge US to Accept Iran Deal

US Senate to Vote on Iran Deal Thursday

Vote to be held at 3:45 pm EST; Republicans lash back ahead of expected Democratic victory.

US Senate to Vote on Iran Deal Thursday

Senate Majority Leader: Obama's Argument on Iran Deal 'Absurd'

Mitch McConnell rejects President Obama's argument that rejecting the Iran nuclear deal means going to war.

Senate Majority Leader: Obama's Argument on Iran Deal 'Absurd'

Iranian Official: Senate Cannot Review Our Agreement with IAEA

Iran's envoy to the IAEA says agreement between his country and the IAEA is secret and cannot be divulged to the Senate.

Iranian Official: Senate Cannot Review Our Agreement with IAEA

Senate Mulls More Sanctions, While Deal Brought Before UN

US presses UN Security Council to adopt Iran deal facing pressure from Senators looking to impose new economic sanctions.

Senate Mulls More Sanctions, While Deal Brought Before UN

Corker: Senate Could Vote on Iran Bill on Thursday

Senator Bob sees an "overwhelming" vote to pass the Iran nuclear review bill as soon as Thursday.

Corker: Senate Could Vote on Iran Bill on Thursday

Zarif: Anti-Nuclear 'Guru' Netanyahu Has 400 Nukes

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Zarif said Wednesday that Israel was the last country to criticize Iran's nuclear program.

Zarif: Anti-Nuclear 'Guru' Netanyahu Has 400 Nukes

Senate Rejects Tying of Sanctions Relief for Iran with Terror

United States Senate rejects effort to tie sanctions relief for Iran with a verification that Tehran is not supporting acts of terrorism.

Senate Rejects Tying of Sanctions Relief for Iran with Terror

Senate Rejects Toughening of Legislation on Iran Deal

Amendment would require that any nuclear agreement with Iran be approved by 2/3 majority in Congress.

Senate Rejects Toughening of Legislation on Iran Deal

Senator Urges US to 'Walk Away' from Iran Talks

Republican Tom Cotton calls for new sanctions to stop 'negotiating out of weakness,' says talk extension shows Iran is 'calling the shots.'

Senator Urges US to 'Walk Away' from Iran Talks

Senate Majority Leader to PM: We're by Israel's Side

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, on a visit to Israel, said that both the Senate and the House backed Israel on the Iran issue.

Senate Majority Leader to PM: We're by Israel's Side

Senate Votes for Amendment Making it Easier to Sanction Iran

Amendment to budget bill would establish a fund to cover the cost of imposing sanctions if Iran violates nuclear agreement.

Senate Votes for Amendment Making it Easier to Sanction Iran

Senate to Vote on Iran Sanctions Bill if No Deal is Reached

Senate Majority Leader says the Senate will vote on a bill to toughen sanctions on Iran if negotiators miss this month's deadline.

Senate to Vote on Iran Sanctions Bill if No Deal is Reached

Senators May Vote Next Week on Iran-Related Legislation

Senate Foreign Relations Committee may act as soon as next week on a bill allowing Congress to approve or reject Iran deal.

Senators May Vote Next Week on Iran-Related Legislation

US Senate Candidate Terror Ties Won't Go Away

US Senate Candidate Terror Ties Won't Go Away

Democrats Oppose Fast Tracking of Iran Bill

Sponsors of bill requiring Obama to submit nuclear deal for approval will vote against it if brought to a vote before March 24.

Democrats Oppose Fast Tracking of Iran Bill

Senate to Debate Iran Legislation Despite Veto Threat

Senate to begin debate next week on bill that would require Obama to submit any final nuclear deal with Iran for Congress' approval.

Senate to Debate Iran Legislation Despite Veto Threat

Netanyahu: The Support for Israel is Strongly Bipartisan

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets the bipartisan leadership of the Senate following Congress speech, thanks them for their support of Israel.

Netanyahu: The Support for Israel is Strongly Bipartisan

Netanyahu Invited to Closed-Door Meeting with Democrats

Senators Richard Durbin and Dianne Feinstein invite Israeli PM to meet with Democrats when he visits Washington for his Congress speech.

Netanyahu Invited to Closed-Door Meeting with Democrats

Senate Confirms Ashton Carter as Defense Secretary

By a vote of 93 to five, Senate confirms President Obama's nominee to replace Chuck Hagel.

Senate Confirms Ashton Carter as Defense Secretary

Senators May Boycott Netanyahu's Congress Speech

A group of Democratic Senators consider boycotting Netanyahu's speech in protest of Boehner's 'disregard for US protocol.'

Senators May Boycott Netanyahu's Congress Speech

Senators Plan to Push Ahead with Iran Sanctions

Senator Bob Corker says lawmakers plan to press ahead with Iran sanctions package, despite Obama's objection to the idea.

Senators Plan to Push Ahead with Iran Sanctions

Senate Declares Israel a ‘Major Strategic Partner’

U.S. Senate unanimously adopts the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act.

Senate Declares Israel a ‘Major Strategic Partner’

Senate Approves Obama's Plan to Train and Arm Syrian Rebels

U.S. Senate approves plan to train and arm Syrian rebel groups to fight the “Islamic State”, a day after the House passed the measure.

Senate Approves Obama's Plan to Train and Arm Syrian Rebels

U.S. Senate Candidate Uses Anti-Semitic Signs

Robert Ransdell, candidate in Kentucky, posts signs saying "With Jews We Lose".

U.S. Senate Candidate Uses Anti-Semitic Signs

Senate Approves Additional Iron Dome Funding

Senate approves a $225 million bill to replenish the Iron Dome missile defense system. House approval expected as well.

Senate Approves Additional Iron Dome Funding

Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Israel

Senate passes a resolution that states the its support of Israel’s right to defend itself from Hamas rocket attacks.

Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Israel

Senate Approves Funding Boost for Iron Dome

U.S. Senate panel approves a 50 percent funding boost for the Iron Dome anti-missile system.

Senate Approves Funding Boost for Iron Dome

Report: Deal Reached to Save Iraqi Jewish Archive

US State Dept. and Iraqi gov't reportedly reach last-minute agreement to keep thousands of Jewish documents in US - for now.

Report: Deal Reached to Save Iraqi Jewish Archive

Senators Promise to Pursue 'Dramatic Sanctions' Against Iran

83 senators sent a letter to Obama, urge him to warn Iran that continuing the nuclear program will result in sanctions.

Senators Promise to Pursue 'Dramatic Sanctions' Against Iran

Success for Obama: No New Iran Sanctions

US President’s veto threat appears to work: several senators drop plans for new sanctions on Iran.

Success for Obama: No New Iran Sanctions

Bill to Strip Funding of Schools Supporting BDS Becomes Law

New York State senate passes bill into law punishing schools that boycott Israel.

Bill to Strip Funding of Schools Supporting BDS Becomes Law

Senator: We Can't Let Israel Determine When We Go to War

Senator Feinstein causes outrage after declaring that "we cannot let Israel determine when and where the United States goes to war."

Senator: We Can't Let Israel Determine When We Go to War

Senate Report: Benghazi Attack Could Have Been Prevented

Benghazi attacks could have been prevented by fixing "known security shortfalls," concludes Senate report.

Senate Report: Benghazi Attack Could Have Been Prevented

New Iran Sanctions Bill Gains Support in the Senate

A bill to slap new sanctions on Iran has gained support since December, but probably not enough to prevent Obama from vetoing it.

New Iran Sanctions Bill Gains Support in the Senate

US Senate Condemns Iran's Discrimination Against Bahais

Senate calls on Tehran to free jailed members of the Bahai faith; comes as lawmakers mull new sanctions.

US Senate Condemns Iran's Discrimination Against Bahais

Senate to Wait on New Iran Sanctions

A victory for Obama? Senate Banking Committee announces it will hold off on passing a new Iran sanctions bill.

Senate to Wait on New Iran Sanctions

Senate to Hold Off on Iran Sanctions Pending Kerry Briefing

U.S. lawmakers will wait until after a briefing by Secretary of State John Kerry before deciding on new sanctions on Iran.

Senate to Hold Off on Iran Sanctions Pending Kerry Briefing

Senate, House Approve Deal to End Shutdown

The short-term bill will end the partial government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling.

Senate, House Approve Deal to End Shutdown