Congress

Antisemitic influencer Dan Bilzerian launches congressional bid

Dan Bilzerian wants to ‘kill Israelis’ and thinks Judaism is ‘terrible.’ Now he’s running for Congress.

Again:

GOP rejects bill requiring Congress approval for Iran strikes

US Senate votes to reject a Democratic resolution that would require President Donald Trump to obtain congressional approval for future military action against Iran, marking the third failed attempt by Democrats since the conflict began.

Report:

Pentagon seeks over $200 billion for war in Iran

The Pentagon has asked for over $200 billion in funding to support the war in Iran, reports The Washington Post.

Bypassing Congress

US approves $650M weapons sale to Israel

Trump administration approves a $650 million bomb sale to Israel using emergency authority to bypass Congress, as the US and Israel continue their joint military campaign against Iran.

Facing contempt vote

Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigation

Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to in-person depositions as the House moves toward a contempt vote in the Epstein investigation.

Rep Marlin Stutzman to Dagan

'Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is important'

In a joint statement, Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan and U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman emphasized the importance of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

US Congress permanently ends Syria sanctions

US Congress votes to permanently lift sanctions on Syria, ending the Caesar Act and opening investment channels under new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

US Reps write Australia PM affirming support for Jewish community

Members of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism send letter to Australian Prime Minister Albanese calling on Australia to implement critical measures to combat antisemitism and protect the Jewish community.

Mike Johnson to Yisrael Ganz

'You are the Maccabees of our time'

The Governor of Binyamin, Yisrael Ganz, participated in a festive candle lighting event in Congress:

Capitol precedent:

Bill proposing sanctions on Israel advanced in Congress

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and 22 Democratic lawmakers submit a proposal calling for a halt to security assistance and for economic and diplomatic sanctions against Israel.

Former hostages welcomed in Congress

The delegation met with senior lawmakers in the US Congress who pledged to continue working to return the bodies of hostages still held by Hamas.

178 Congressional Democrats warn Israel against annexation

Large majority of House Democrats sign letter warning Israel against responding to unilateral recognition of 'Palestine' by applying sovereignty to any part of Judea and Samaria.

Sa'ar to US delegation

'A Palestinian state would make most of Israel an easy target'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan held a briefing on the 'Balcony of the State' in Peduel for the largest-ever delegation of US congressmen visiting Israel.

NY Congressman Jerrold Nadler to retire after 34 years in office

Jerry Nadler, Congress’ most senior Jewish member, says he will not seek reelection.

Trump:

'Israel no longer commands Congress like it once did'

President Donald Trump tells Daily Caller Israel’s once-dominant lobby in Congress has weakened: They may be winning the war, but they’re not winning the world of public relations, and it is hurting them.

Congress urged to defend Jewish graduates from 'pro-Hamas' union

National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation writes to House Committee about the danger posted to Jewish graduates forced to pay dues to the anti-Israel union, United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America.

30 Congressmen express support for Israeli sovereignty in Yesha

30 Senators and Congressmen participated in a conference in support of Samaria with the participation of Council Chairman Yossi Dagan - the largest conference in Washington for Judea and Samaria ever

House Judiciary Committee

'Biden Admin. funded anti-Netanyahu groups'

Congressional committee releases report accusing Biden Admin. of "misusing taxpayer dollars" to fund anti-Netanyahu organizations and even terror-linked NGOs in Israel.

Congress:

Reps introduce resolution condemning 'Globalize the Intifada'

Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer and GOP Rep. Rudy Yakym co-sponsor resolution condemning the slogan 'Globalize the Intifada' as antisemitic and a call for violence.

422-6

House rejects MTG bill slashing $500 million to Israel

Over 200 Republicans and 200 Democrats vote down amendment by radical Georgia Rep. calling for cutting funding for Iron Dome and other military aid to Israel.

In Congress

Berkeley Chancellor defends handling of antisemitism

UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons, along with leaders from Georgetown and CUNY, faces congressional hearing on campus antisemitism, defends his university’s handling of the phenomenon.

Dem. Rep. told Jewish official to 'go back to 1930s Germany'

White House demands Rep. Mark Pocan apologize after he called for WH official Stephen Miller to 'go back to 1930s Germany' in response to Miller's remark following the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral primaries.

Will Congress keep Trump out of war with Iran?

Members of both the Republican and Democratic parties in the U.S. Congress are planning to introduce a resolution that would require the president to obtain congressional approval before taking military action against Iran.

Elon Musk to investigate how Representatives became so wealthy

Elon Musk has declared that he will investigate how some US lawmakers amassed their fortunes despite relatively low salaries.

House probes US funding to groups tied to Israel protests

Two House committees investigating six organizations that received federal funding under the Biden administration, examining whether the grants were used to influence Netanyahu’s political standing during the judicial reform protests.

WH withdraws nomination of Elise Stefanik as UN Amb.

The nomination of Rep. Stefanik, known for her stands against campus antisemitism, was withdrawn to preserve the GOP House majority.

Confirmation hearing:

Mike Huckabee mocks anti-Israel protesters

Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel, speaks at congressional hearing: 'Israel had an impact on me that 52 years later, I still find hard to explain.'

Ministers and MKs to US Congress: Temple Mount is Jewish

A group of Israeli ministers and MKs sent a letter to members of the US Congress, calling for official recognition of the Jewish people’s historical and religious connection to the Temple Mount

Trump in Congress speech:

'Zelenskyy is ready to come to the negotiating table'

Hamas captivity survivors and families of hostages expected in attendance as US President addresses Congress for the first time in his second term. Trump briefly mentions the hostage issue: "In the Middle East, we’re bringing back our hostages from Gaza."

Congressional testimony:

'USAID funded Hamas, other Islamic terror groups'

Middle East Forum Executive Director Gregg Roman testifies to Congress that $2 billion in US taxpayer money funded Hamas's survival until the current ceasefire.

Instead of 'West Bank'

GOP House Foreign Affairs staffers told to say Judea & Samaria

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) has instructed the committee's Republican staffers to refer to Judea and Samaria by their historical names rather than as the "West Bank."

Congressman proposes $250 bill with Trump's face

US Rep. Joe Wilson introduces legislation to create a $250 bill, saying 'Bidenflation' makes this necessary, proposes putting President's face on it.

500 days since start of war:

US Congress. delegation visits Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem

On the 500th Day of War, a US Congressional delegation led by Senator Lindsey Graham tour museum's 6:29 – From Darkness to Light exhibition. Eight Senators met with hostage families and mother who lost her two daughters at the Nova Festival.

House passes bill imposing sanctions on ICC over arrest warrants

House of Representatives passes Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, in response to its arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

US rabbis call for bipartisan support for sanctions on ICC

The Coalition for Jewish Value called on Representatives from both parties to support the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which would impose sanctions on the ICC for its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 election win

US Vice President Kamala Harris presides over certification of Trump’s victory. The certification concludes without incident.

At end of Biden's term

US plans $8 billion sale of arms to Israel

State Department informs Congress about $8 billion arms deal with Israel, which includes missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions.

Lawsuit seeks to ban Congressmen from voting for aid to Israel

21 California residents sue Democratic Reps. Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman for voting in favor of a military aid package to Israel, claiming the suffered emotional harm from the vote.

Congress wraps up session celebrating US-Israel relations

US Congress concludes legislative session celebrating Abraham Accords and Golda Meir Coin Act.

Campus hate:

House Republicans find 'systemic' failure to address antisemitism

42-page report finds 'disturbing' avoidance of disciplinary action against students who commit antisemitc crimes by schools like Columbia University, failure to pressure schools by the Biden Administration.

Congressional press conference calls for release of hostages

Hostage family members and female leaders of the US Bipartisan Women’s Caucus hold joint press conference urging the immediate Release of All Hostages.

20 Congress Members urge Biden:

'Suspend offensive military transfers to Israel'

20 Members of Congress from the Democratic Party, including members of The Squad, write a letter calling on the Biden administration to suspend offensive military transfers to the Israeli government.

GOP Reps demand end to US funding for UNRWA

9 Republican Congressmen write to House and Senate leaders from both parties stating that UNRWA's infiltration by terrorists and refusal to reform should disqualify it from receiving further American aid.

US rabbis thank House Cmte. for report on college antisemitism

The Coalition for Jewish Values thanked the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and its Chair Virginia Foxx for its report detailing university administrators' failure to combat antisemitism on campus.

18 Congressmen call on Macron to reverse Israel arms embargo

Bipartisan group of US lawmakers write to French President warning his moves against Israel encourage Iran and its proxies who seek to destroy Israel.

Virginia man arrested for graffiti during anti-Netanyahu protest

Zaid Mohammed Mahdawi, 26, arrested for allegedly spray-painting graffiti on a monument in Washington, D.C., during protests against Netanyahu's July address to Congress.

Report:

Israel lobbying Congress to press South Africa to drop ICJ case

Israel is lobbying members of Congress to press South Africa to drop its legal proceedings in the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

Meet a pro-Israel Republican Jewish construction business owner

"As a Jewish American, I am deeply concerned by what we are seeing in our government now as the current Administration has slowly turned its back on our ally Israel...and tuned a blind eye to the antisemitism we have been seeing..."

After Congress approval:

US to provide Israel with $3.5 billion for military equipment

US set to provide Israel with $3.5 billion to spend on US weapons and military equipment. The money comes from the $14.1 billion supplemental funding bill for Israel that was passed by Congress in April.

'A complete lie':

Hamas blasts Netanyahu's speech to Congress

Hamas claims Netanyahu’s comment about intensified efforts to return the hostages is "a complete lie and misleading Israeli, American and international public opinion".

Pelosi:

'Netanyahu speech was the worst by any foreign dignitary'

Even though she did not attend, former US House Speaker criticizes Netanyahu’s speech to Congress: He should spend his time on a deal to bring the hostages home.

In protest of Congress speech:

Protesters burn Netanyahu effigy near Capitol

Anti-Israel protesters burn US flags and an effigy of Netanyahu during a protest near Capitol Hill against his Congress speech. At least six arrested.

Senior diplomatic official:

'The goal - a regional defense alliance like NATO'

Senior diplomatic official comments on Prime Minister's Congress speech, calls for the Abraham Accords to be expanded into a regional defense alliance.

During speech to Congress:

Rashida Tlaib holds signs calling Netanyahu 'war criminal'

Michigan Congressman wears keffiyeh to Israeli PM's speech to joint session of Congress.

House Speaker warns:

All who disrupt Netanyahu's speech, even Congressmen, face arrest

House Speaker Mike Johnson issues warning to fellow lawmakers ahead of Israeli Prime Minister's address to Congross.

After conviction:

Senator Menendez to resign from Congress

Senator Bob Menendez will resign his seat effective August 20, after he was found guilty of corruption.

'Worst leader in Jewish history'

Rep. Nadler slams Netanyahu but will still attend his speech

Rep. Jerry Nadler launches scathing attack on Prime Minister Netanyahu, but unlike other Democrats will not boycott his Congress speech "out of respect".

'Seal the deal, give us hope'

Hostage families demonstrate outside Congress

In demonstration of solidarity and urgency, dozens of family members of Israeli hostages gather in front of the Capitol and call on Netanyahu to reach a deal to secure their return.

'Total Victory'

PM and 'Total Victory' cap on board 'Wings of Zion'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu inaugurates meeting room on board the Wing of Zion plane, with a 'Total Victory' cap on his desk. Critics: 'Leader of the total failure.'

Rescued hostage, Noa Argamani, to join PM on trip to US

Noa Argamani, who was rescued from Hamas captivity, will join PM at Congress speech, together with her father and other hostage families.