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Overwhelming bipartisan support for Abraham Accords

91 senators and 372 house representatives have cosponsored two resolutions supporting the Abraham Accords between Israel, UAE and Bahrain

Overwhelming bipartisan support for Abraham Accords

'Israel must maintain a qualitative military edge'

US Rep. Brad Schneider: There's bipartisan consensus in Washington, Israel's security concerns are a top priority on Capitol Hill.

'Israel must maintain a qualitative military edge'

MK Yaalon briefs US Congress on recent peace deals

MK Yaalon briefs Congressional Israel Allies Caucus on security implications of recent peace deals and steps toward normalization.

MK Yaalon briefs US Congress on recent peace deals

Candidate Julie Hall, Air Force Colonel (ret.) who loves America

Julie Hall, contender for Congress in Massachusetts' 4th district is for law and order, decries antisemitism and admires Israel. Op-ed.

Candidate Julie Hall, Air Force Colonel (ret.) who loves America

Kimberly Klacik:

'My chances of winning congressional race get better every day'

Maryland congressional candidate Kimberly Klacik (R) discusses endorsement from President Trump and state of her Congress race.

'My chances of winning congressional race get better every day'

Congress blocked arms sales to Turkey for 2 years

Bipartisan group of congressmen block military deals with Turkish government after Turkey purchases Russian S-400 system.

Congress blocked arms sales to Turkey for 2 years

GOP congressman: Democrats falling for anti-Israel narrative

Republican congressman from Texas says Democratic party views world through lens of 'oppressor vs oppressed,' coloring views on Israel.

GOP congressman: Democrats falling for anti-Israel narrative

Trump vetoes Iran war powers resolution

Trump vetoes "insulting" resolution aimed at constraining his ability to take military action against Iran.

Trump vetoes Iran war powers resolution

Meet the former Israeli resident now running for Congress

Guido Weiss releases Hebrew political ad in the US, hoping to win over Israeli expats living in south Florida.

Meet the former Israeli resident now running for Congress

House passes coronavirus relief package

Two days after the Senate, the House of Representatives also passes historic $2 trillion coronavirus relief package.

House passes coronavirus relief package

Second US lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus

Rep. Ben McAdams of Utah says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is in self-quarantine.

Second US lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus

Florida congressman tests positive for coronavirus

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart becomes first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Florida congressman tests positive for coronavirus

Watch: Rep Kustoff recites Shema at DC National Prayer Breakfast

Jewish representative from Tennessee explains importance of famous Jewish prayer at event attended by President Trump.

Watch: Rep Kustoff recites Shema at DC National Prayer Breakfast

Articles of impeachment delivered to Senate

Articles of impeachment expected to be formally read to the Senate on Thursday, trial scheduled to open next Tuesday.

Articles of impeachment delivered to Senate

House to vote to limit Trump's ability to act against Iran

House to vote on resolution to limit Trump's ability to take military action against Iran without congressional authorization.

House to vote to limit Trump's ability to act against Iran

White House formally notifies Congress of Soleimani elimination

Pelosi says notification on elimination of top Iranian general "raises more questions than it answers".

White House formally notifies Congress of Soleimani elimination

Rabbi mentions Monsey attack in last Congress prayer of decade

Retired Navy chaplain calls on listeners to 'look ahead with hope, but with eyes wide open to prejudice, hatred and terror.'

Rabbi mentions Monsey attack in last Congress prayer of decade

Rep. Van Drew speaks out for first time after switching parties

Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew speaks exclusively to 'Sunday Morning Futures' after leaving the Democratic Party.

Rep. Van Drew speaks out for first time after switching parties

Impeachment wrap — no bang for the buck

Impeachment wrap — no bang for the buck

House Dems release transcripts from impeachment depositions

The two witnesses were on the phone call between Trump and the Ukrainian president; Chad Pergram has the latest.

House Dems release transcripts from impeachment depositions

How’s Congressman Ted Deutch  on Israel?

How’s Congressman Ted Deutch  on Israel?

Congressmen call out Twitter for allowing Hamas and Hezbollah

Four House members pen letter to Twitter CEO expressing concern over tolerance for 'political wings' of Hamas, Hezbollah terror groups.

Congressmen call out Twitter for allowing Hamas and Hezbollah

Congress condemns withdrawal from Syria

House of Representatives passes measure opposing US withdrawal from northern Syria, abandonment of the Kurds.

Congress condemns withdrawal from Syria

'Good for Arabs to take advantage of 'miracle' Israeli economy'

Members of Congress speak on Capitol Hill of ‘untold story of hope and opportunity’ for Israelis and PA Arabs.

'Good for Arabs to take advantage of 'miracle' Israeli economy'

AOC and what the heck happened to America?

AOC and what the heck happened to America?

Only black Republican in US House won't seek reelection

Rep. Will Hurt looking to pursue other opportunities after three terms in Congress.

Only black Republican in US House won't seek reelection

'Palestinian state is not the solution'

Minister Elkin slams Congress' two-state stance in anti-BDS resolution. 'Palestinian state not the solution, but the root of the problem.'

'Palestinian state is not the solution'

Trump: Radical Democrats anti-America, anti-Israel, pro-terror

US President continues criticism of 4 radical freshmen Congresswomen despite controversy over recent tweets.

Trump: Radical Democrats anti-America, anti-Israel, pro-terror

Dershowitz: Impeaching Trump would put Congress above the law

Reaction from Harvard law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz.

Dershowitz: Impeaching Trump would put Congress above the law

Will the US reinstate funding for 'peace dialogue?'

AIPAC and J Street support bipartisan effort to restore funds for Israeli-Palestinian peace dialogue.

Will the US reinstate funding for 'peace dialogue?'

Lawmakers launch bipartisan congressional black-Jewish caucus

Black and Jewish lawmakers from both parties team up to form black-Jewish caucus to promote hate crime laws and battle white supremacy.

Lawmakers launch bipartisan congressional black-Jewish caucus

PA calls on Congress to pressure Trump

PA cabinet leader urges Congress members to pressure President Trump to change his policy toward the PA.

PA calls on Congress to pressure Trump

Congress members urge Trump: Safeguard Israel’s interests

Nearly 400 members of Congress sign letter calling on Trump to safeguard Israel’s interests with Syria’s civil war coming to an end.

Congress members urge Trump: Safeguard Israel’s interests

Pro-BDS imam who compared Israel to Nazis invited to Congress

Democratic-led House of Representatives invites Imam who compared Israel to Nazi Germany, called for 3rd intifada to deliver opening prayer.

Pro-BDS imam who compared Israel to Nazis invited to Congress

Anti-Israel legislation submitted to US Congress

Legislation proposed by Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum would prohibit US funding to IDF over detention of children.

Anti-Israel legislation submitted to US Congress

Congress members call for Israelis to have easier entry into US

Congress members push to allow Israel full participation in program allowing expedited entry for 'pre-approved, low-risk travelers.'

Congress members call for Israelis to have easier entry into US

Religious groups: Stop weaponizing anti-Semitism

20 religious groups call on Congress to ‘stop weaponizing anti-Semitism,’ slam ‘cynical’ political rhetoric.

Religious groups: Stop weaponizing anti-Semitism

Liberal complacency with Democratic antisemitism

Liberal complacency with Democratic antisemitism

Watch: Congressman compares Democrats to Nazis

Republican Congressman Mo Brooks accuses Democrats of using Nazi-like 'big lie' tactics to push Trump-Russia collusion narrative.

Watch: Congressman compares Democrats to Nazis

US aid to Israel included in 2020 budget

Despite cuts elsewhere, US military aid for Israel included in 2020 fiscal plan sent by the White House to Congress.

US aid to Israel included in 2020 budget

House majority whip walks back defense of Rep Omar

Jim Clyburn had suggested that Omar had a 'more personal' relationship to suffering than children of Holocaust survivors.

House majority whip walks back defense of Rep Omar

AIPAC: Charges of dual loyalty are anti-Semitic

AIPAC issues statement after House approves measure broadly condemning anti-Semitism, says US-Israel alliance is a national interest.

AIPAC: Charges of dual loyalty are anti-Semitic

If there is silence, Jew and Israel hatred grows with amazing speed

If there is silence, Jew and Israel hatred grows with amazing speed

Ocasio-Cortez defends Ilhan Omar amid anti-Semitism allegations

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes lawmakers for 'calling out' Ilhan Omar over recent string of allegedly anti-Semitic comments.

Ocasio-Cortez defends Ilhan Omar amid anti-Semitism allegations

Watch: Michael Cohen testifies before Congress

Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, testifies before congressional committee.

Watch: Michael Cohen testifies before Congress

Former lawyer calls Trump a 'racist' and a 'con-man'

Michael Cohen, former personal attorney to President Trump, delivers testimony to Congress against the president.

Former lawyer calls Trump a 'racist' and a 'con-man'

Evangelical leader looks to oust 'pro-Hamas' Ilhan Omar

Thousands sign petition calling for removal of Minnesota Democrat. "She's Hamas' representative in the US Congress."

Evangelical leader looks to oust 'pro-Hamas' Ilhan Omar

'Ilhan Omar is waging an unholy war against the Jewish people'

Evangelical Christian leader launches campaign to demand Congresswoman Omar's resignation over anti-Semitism. "The Jews don't stand alone."

'Ilhan Omar is waging an unholy war against the Jewish people'

Why did Republicans oppose their own bill on anti-Semitism?

House Republicans proposed measure against anti-Semitism, voted for it - then voted against it.

Why did Republicans oppose their own bill on anti-Semitism?

Ex-Klansman David Duke backs Ilhan Omar in anti-Semitism scandal

Holocaust denier and former KKK leader David Duke offers support for Ilhan Omar, demands Israel pay for Trump's border wall.

Ex-Klansman David Duke backs Ilhan Omar in anti-Semitism scandal

Chelsea Clinton slams Ilhan Omar for peddling anti-Semitism

Democratic congresswoman mocks senior Republican lawmaker who vowed 'action' against her over her anti-Israel positions.

Chelsea Clinton slams Ilhan Omar for peddling anti-Semitism

Watch: Democratic congresswoman ducks questions on BDS support

Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar dodges CNN reporter's question regarding her support for anti-Israel boycott.

Watch: Democratic congresswoman ducks questions on BDS support

Congresswoman accused of anti-Semitism after bashing Israel

Democratic freshman congresswoman Ilhan Omar accused of anti-Semitism for 'chuckling' at talk of Israeli democracy, compares Israel to Iran.

Congresswoman accused of anti-Semitism after bashing Israel

Not your father's Democrats

Not your father's Democrats

Rubio reintroduces pro-Israel legislation

Florida Republican Senator reintroduces pro-Israel legislation that did not get passed in the last Congress.

Rubio reintroduces pro-Israel legislation

New Congress thanks G-d, and Allah

New Congress thanks G-d, and Allah

Legislation named for Elie Wiesel aims to stop genocides

Congress passes legislation named for the late Elie Wiesel that aims to improve the US response to emerging or potential genocides.

Legislation named for Elie Wiesel aims to stop genocides

US congresswoman to wear 'Palestinian gown' at swearing in

Rashida Tlaib announces plans to wear a “traditional Palestinian gown” when she is sworn into Congress next month.

US congresswoman to wear 'Palestinian gown' at swearing in

Ocasio-Cortez claims Jewish ancestry

Democratic Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims her family is descended from Sephardic Jews forced to convert to Catholicism.

Ocasio-Cortez claims Jewish ancestry

Rashida Tlaib to lead congressional trip to Judea and Samaria

Muslim congresswoman-elect from Michigan announces plans to lead trip of lawmakers to Palestinian Authority.

Rashida Tlaib to lead congressional trip to Judea and Samaria