Agudath Israel helps stop permanent daylight saving bill
Bill which would have been disruptive to daily prayer shelved by Congress after campaign by Jewish org.
Bill which would have been disruptive to daily prayer shelved by Congress after campaign by Jewish org.
The speakership race is headed to a 12th ballot, tying it for the fifth-longest speaker selection process.
Rep-elect Robert Garcia says he will swear on the Constitution, a photo of his parents, his citizenship certificate & a Superman comic book.
US House of Representatives holds three more votes in attempt to elect speaker, without success.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy fails to win 218 votes in order to become House Speaker. A fourth vote is expected later on Tuesday.
Republican politician under fire for lying about numerous issues including his Jewish heritage.
US House of Representatives Committee on House Administration cites "number of security risks".
Incoming GOP rep. denounced by group over false claims on his resume and misrepresenting Jewish ancestry.
Republican congressman-elect says he identifies as 'Jew-ish,' not 'Jewish' after being caught lying about grandparents surviving Holocaust.
New York Republican elected to the House in November accused of fabricating resume and also lying about having Nazi refugee grandparents.
Ways and Means Committee, which has a Democratic majority, votes to release former President’s tax information to the public.
Jeffries will take over from Nancy Pelosi who was the party's leader in the House for two decades.
Hoyer, 83, was known for his closeness to AIPAC, steps down at the same time as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Likely next Speaker of the House says controversial MK with history of antisemitic statements to be removed from key committee.
Jeffries would become the first Black person to lead a party in Congress.
Republican Party gains majority in the House of Representatives, allowing it to stop Joe Biden’s legislation.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy to become House speaker if Republicans gain control of the chamber.
AP projects Rep. Ken Calvert will win in California's 41st congressional district, giving the party 217 seats.
Kevin McCarthy sends letter to House Republicans, asks them for support in his bid for Speaker.
Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy leaves door open for possible impeachment of Biden.
Bipartisan task force works with domestic and international groups to combat antisemitism and promote Holocaust awareness.
Progressive Jewish Democrat David Cicilline defeats AIPAC backed moderate to lead House of Representatives Middle East subcommittee.
Plan lays out Republican agenda if party retakes House in November.
Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska appeals to US lawmakers to provide more help to her country as it struggles against Russian invasion.
House of Representatives committee investigating whether Jared Kushner improperly used government position to obtain funds from Saudis.
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie harshly criticized for being only House member to vote against resolution condemning antisemitism.
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder welcomes approval of House resolution condemning rising antisemitism.
Resolution was approved by a majority of 420 to 1. Ambassador Herzog: Encouraged to see the House's bipartisan vote.
House panel probing Capitol attack subpoenas Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and four other GOP lawmakers.
House of Representatives recommends contempt of Congress charges for Peter Navarro and Daniel Scavino.
House of Representatives votes 424–8 to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus in response to Ukraine war.
House of Representatives passes spending package which includes $1 billion in emergency funding for Iron Dome.
House committee investigating Capitol Hill riot issues subpoena for former Trump campaign aide Kimberly Guilfoyle.
The moves comes after the CDC eased its mask recommendation for most Americans.
No US interest is served by an elected representative adopting anti-Israel positions at the behest of an outside adviser. Op-ed.
Pelosi says she'll run for Congress again, but notably doesn't say if she'll run for Speaker again.
Non-Jewish House reps form congressional ‘Caucus for Advancement of Torah Values,’ - with a Canadian rabbi’s help.
House committee investigating Capitol riots blasts Rep. Jim Jordan who said he will not cooperate with the probe.
Rep. Jim Jordan announces he will not cooperate with US House committee investigating Capitol riots.
Texas Senator predicts there will be "serious investigations" of Biden admin if Republicans win House majority.
Former President lashes out at committee probing Capitol riots.
Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser, seeks to block US House subpoena for his phone records.
House votes to refer Mark Meadows to Justice Department over his refusal to answer questions about Capitol attack.
Committee investigating Capitol riot recommends to hold Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress.
Mark Meadows suing House select committee investigating January 6 Capitol riots and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Bipartisan group of House reps awards last living Nuremberg prosecutor Benjamin Ferencz with Congressional Gold Medal.
The House simply has no time to confront or even mention the Squad's ongoing anti-Semitism when they have to deal with Paul Gosar. Op-ed.
House of Representatives votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying subpoena from committee investigating Capitol riots.
House committee investigating Capitol attack will vote to hold Trump adviser in contempt of Congress for not complying with subpoena.
Defense Minister thanks House Speaker after the House approved $1 billion to Israel to resupply the Iron Dome missile defense system.
A pogrom in the American House of Representatives. Op-ed.
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon among those summoned by select committee investigating the January 6 riot at the US Capitol.
The move comes a day after House Democrats removed the provision from a government spending bill following pushback from some progressives.
Democrats remove support for Israel's Iron Dome from spending bill, following threats by some on the Left to block budget.
House defeats effort by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to seat his preferred members for committee probing Capitol attack.
House Appropriations Committee approves Department of Defense funding bill for 2022, which includes aid to Israel.
House of Representatives passes legislation to create select committee focused solely on investigating January 6 Capitol riot.
Demanding concrete action from Pelosi such as censure and committee changes, would convey recognition of anti-Semitism in Congress. Op-ed.
Briefing to Representatives from multiple states urges politicians to clearly condemn acts of anti-Semitism in light of uptick in attacks.
At least 55 House members write to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, urge action on restocking Israel's supply of Iron Dome interceptors.