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Senate confirms Mike Huckabee as US Ambassador to Israel

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, one of Israel's strongest supporters in the Democratic party, was the lone Democrat to vote to confirm Huckabee, who was confirmed 53-46.

ZOA urges Senate to confirm Huckabee as Amb. to Israel

Zionist Organization of America President Morton A. Klein responds to Reform Religious Action Center's "delusional" letter criticizing Mike Huckabee's nomination for US Ambassador to Israel.

Senate confirms Lee Zeldin as head of EPA

Senate votes 56-42 to confirm Jewish former Congressman Lee Zeldin as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Senate Democrats block ICC sanctions bill

Senate Democrats vote against Republican-led bill aimed at sanctioning officials from the International Criminal Court in response to arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Unanimously:

US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state in a 99-0 vote, giving Trump his first Cabinet member on Inauguration Day.

Ahead of swearing-in:

Vance to resign Senate seat

US Vice President-elect will step down from his Ohio Senate seat at midnight on Thursday. Gov. Mike DeWine will appoint a temporary replacement to fill the seat.

Trump's daughter-in-law will not seek to replace Rubio in Senate

Lara Trump announces she is removing her name from consideration for US Senate seat in Florida which is expected to become available.

Senate rejects Sanders' bid to block arms sales to Israel

US Senate votes against effort by Senator Bernie Sanders to block the sale of offensive weapons to Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza. All the lawmakers who voted in favor were Democrats.

Senate Maj. Leader-Elect:

'My message to Israel: Reinforcements are on the way'

US Senate Majority Leader-Elect John Thune says the US and Congress will act more supportive of Israel when Republicans take power in January.

Michigan: Jewish Democrat wins swing district Senate race

Elissa Slotkin, centrist Jewish Democrat, wins tight Michigan Senate race.

Senator Risch:

'Biden's treatment of Israel undercuts allies, emboldens foes'

US Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), the highest ranked Repuglican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement on Wednesday accusing the Biden Administration of pursuing policies that favor America's enemies over its ally Israel.

Blinken Senate testimony disrupted by anti-Israel activists

Anti-Israel activists call US Secretary of State the 'butcher of Gaza' during Senate Foreign Relations Committe hearing.

US Senate approves aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan

US Senate passes $95 billion aid package, sending it on to US Pres. Joe Biden for final approval.

Senate dismisses impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary

In February, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, but the Senate voted to dismiss both articles of impeachment and end the trial.

Mitch McConnell to step down as GOP leader

Senate Minority Leader announces he will step down as GOP leader in November but will continue to serve in the US Senate.

Senate passes $95 billion Israel, Ukraine aid bill

Bill likely dead due to opposition from Republicans the House of Representatives as parties continue to clash over aid to Israel and Ukraine and the southern border.

Senate approves promotion of Israel aid bill

Senate sets the stage for final passage of a $95.34 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, though there are doubts it will pass the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

Israel aid included in Senate's new budget proposal

US Senators release $118 billion package that includes, among other things, $14 billion in military aid to Israel.

Senate rejects Sanders' anti-Israel resolution

The resolution would have forced an investigation into human rights abuses in the Israel-Hamas war.

Additional charges:

Sen. Menendez charged with accepting bribes from Qatar

Federal prosecutors unveil superseding indictment against New Jersey Democrat, allege he accepted gifts from Qatar.

Senate fails to pass Israel aid package

Senate Republicans block aid for Israel and Ukraine amid dispute about border security policy.

Chuck Schumer to US Senate:

'US Jews feel abandoned by friends and allies'

In emotional 40-minute speech before the Senate, Majority Leader calls out antisemitic dog whistles, support for Hamas from the left.

Senators say Israel should be given time to defeat Hamas

Republican and Democrat Senators attend event to move forward with legislation celebration US-Israel relationship.

Senate Democrats block bill providing aid to Israel

The bill passed the House last week, but Democrats are opposed to it since it does not include Ukraine aid as well.

Senate confirms Jack Lew's appointment as US Amb. to Israel

New US Ambassador to Israel confirmed in aftermath of Hamas massacre.

Muderer! Genocide! Anti-Israel activists shout at Antony Blinken

Anti-Israel activists interrupt US Secretary of State's remarks before Senate 6 times, screeching that he has blood on his hands.

Senate passes resolution denouncing antisemitism at universities

Bipartisan resolution pushes leaders, administrators and faculty to voice their opposition to antisemitism on campus.

Sen. Schumer:

'Resolution supporting Israel - within days'

Senate Majority Leader says the Senate will seek within days to pass a resolution supporting Israel amid war with Hamas.

Mitt Romney announces he won't seek reelection

Utah Republican calls for "new generation of leaders" as he announces he will not run in 2024.

After second freeze up:

McConnell sidesteps questions about his health

Senate Republican leader says "August was a busy and productive month" as Congress physician indicates he didn't suffer a stroke or seizure.

McConnell 'plans to serve his full term', his office says

The clarification follows concerns over the Senate Republican Leader's help after he froze midsentence during a press conference.

Watch:

Sen. McConnell freezes during news conference

Senate Minority Leader stops talking for about 19 seconds before returning to the podium a few minutes later.

Dozens of senators urge Israel's entry into visa waiver program

65 senators urge Israel’s entry into the Visa Waiver Program by end of September.

Senate approves debt ceiling legislation

The legislation now goes to President Joe Biden, who is expected to sign it and avert a debt default.

Senators to propose bill to ban TikTok

Senate Intelligence Committee Chair to submit bill blocking foreign-owned technology that poses a national security threat.

Netanyahu tells Senators tighter cooperation against Iran needed

PM meets bi-partisan delegation from Abraham Accords Congressional Caucus which is visiting Israel.

Mitch McConnell blames Trump for midterm disappointment

Senate Minority Leader says Republicans had a "candidate quality issue" which led to their failure to win a Senate majority.

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema leaves Democratic Party

Sinema announces she will register as an independent, casting doubt on Democratic control of the Senate.

Schumer reelected as Senate Democratic leader

The election comes after Democrats secured a Senate majority.

Why only a modest Republican midterm victory?

To do better, the Republican party must upgrade the quality of its message management and the clarity and consistency of its messages.Op-ed.

GOP candidate: I want to be a 'werewolf - not vampire'

The Republican candidate for Senate and former NFL star promises to take the State of Georgia to the 'Promised Land.'

Victory for Biden

Democrats to keep control of the Senate

Catherine Cortez Masto's win in Nevada gives Democrats the 50 seats they need for an effective majority.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach:

'The man running for Senate is not Dr. Oz'

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach says his longtime friend Mehmet Oz’s Senate run is ‘tragedy for the Jewish people’

Sens. call for Russia to be on state sponsors of terrorism list

Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal to introduce legislation to add Russia to list that includes Iran, North Korea, Cuba and Syria.

Ukrainian first lady:

'These are Russia's 'Hunger Games', I am asking for weapons'

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska appeals to US lawmakers to provide more help to her country as it struggles against Russian invasion.

Senate passes federal gun safety legislation

Senate approves bipartisan bill to address gun violence that amounts to the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades.

US envoy:

'Prospects for deal with Iran are tenuous at best'

Special Envoy Rob Malley tells lawmakers US is ready to tighten sanctions on Iran if efforts to revive the 2015 deal fail.

Senate passes motion against removal of IRGC from terror list

Non-binding motion prohibiting Biden from removing IRGC from list of foreign terrorist organizations approved 62-33.

Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson will be the Supreme Court’s first Black female justice.

'Freedom to worship only when there is freedom from fear'

Orthodox Union applauds passage of bipartisan Pray Safe Act establishing clearinghouse on safety and security for faith-based organizations.

Senate to confirm Biden's Supreme Court nominee

Senate to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black, female Supreme Court justice.

Unanimous:

Senate confirms Deborah Lipstadt as antisemitism monitor

In unanimous vote, Deborah Lipstadt becomes first US anti-Semitism monitor to have the role of ambassador.

US Jewish org:

Permanent daylight savings time a threat to morning prayer

Senate's bill to make daylight savings time permanent would have "fundamental" impact on scheduling morning prayers.

US Senate votes to end Daylight Savings Time

US may end practice of moving clock forward in spring and back in fall, after Senate votes unanimously to end DST.

Senate condemns Putin as a war criminal

US Senate unanimously passes resolution condemning Russian President as a war criminal.

Senate approves Iron Dome funding for Israel

US Senate approves spending package which includes defense aid for Israel. The bill will now go to Biden, who will sign it.

Senators challenge Biden on sending Polish jets to Ukraine

Bipartisan group of senators slam Biden’s hesitancy to support sending Polish MiG fighter jets to Ukraine.

Ohio Senate hopeful suspends campaign, backs Trump's candidate

Bernie Moreno has suspended his run for Senator of Ohio, pledging to back any candidate endorsed for the position by Donald Trump.

Medical experts give 'second opinion' on COVID at US Senate

Senator Ron Johnson invites group of top medical experts to give different perspective on pandemic response at US Senate.

Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid dies at 82

Reid served as Majority Leader from 2006 to 2014. He had been battling pancreatic cancer.