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Senate gives final approval to Taylor Force Act

Senate approves bill cutting funding to the PA if it continues to pay terrorists and their families.

Senate expected to approve Taylor Force Act this week

Senate expected to pass Taylor Force Act which would cut funding to the PA if it continues to pay terrorists.

Soldier who leaked info to WikiLeaks to run for Senate

Chelsea Manning, formerly known as Bradley Manning, to challenge Ben Cardin for seat in Maryland Senate.

Senate committee advances Holocaust restitution bill

Senate committee advances bill to aid Holocaust survivors in obtaining restitution or return of assets.

2 more women accuse Senator Al Franken of sexual harassment

After senator refuses to resign, new accusations bring the total number of women charging Minnesota Democrat with sexual abuse to six.

Congress resolution defends Israel, condemns UNESCO

Ted Cruz introduces resolution affirming connection between Jewish people and Jerusalem, praises Trump for withdrawing from UNESCO.

Taylor Force Act to be enforced starting in 2018

Taylor Force Act, which cuts U.S. aid to PA until it stops paying terrorists, attached to the 2018 Foreign Operations budget in the Senate.

Senate calls on Trump to denounce white supremacists

Bipartisan resolution requiring president's signature calls on Trump to denounce 'white nationalism, white supremacy and neo-Nazism.'

Jewish Senate candidate's Twitter hacked, shows David Duke likes

Jewish Republican candidate for US Senate discovers Twitter account hacked after it shows her liking posts by former KKK leader David Duke.

Four US Senators and how they betrayed Taylor Force

Senate confirms Trump's pick for FBI chief

Senate votes 92-5 to confirm nomination of Christopher Wray as FBI Director.

Senate approves sanctions on Russia and Iran

Senate votes nearly unanimously to slap new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite Trump's objection.

Senate votes to begin debate on ObamaCare repeal

Senate votes to begin a debate on ObamaCare repeal legislation.

Kushner, Trump Jr. to testify before Senate

Jared Kushner to appear before Senate Intelligence Committee. Trump Jr. will testify before Senate Judiciary Committee.

Will a Jewish Nevada woman win a seat in the Senate?

Democrat Jacky Rosen says she wants to 'make a difference for things that matter.'

Republicans delay vote on ObamaCare repeal

Senate Republicans delay effort to vote on legislation repealing ObamaCare until after the July 4 recess.

US congressman: We have a bull's eye on our backs

Following baseball practice shooting, Congressman Jody Hice of Georgia proposes legislation to allow lawmakers to carry guns anywhere in US.

Senate passes sanctions bill on Iran, Russia

Bill punishing Russia for alleged election interference and Iran for ballistic missile program passes 98-2.

Israeli minister to US Senate: This is how you fight terror

Public Security Minister Erdan meets Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, speaks about effectively fighting terror at home and abroad.

Senate approves resolution on Jerusalem reunification

By a vote of 90-0, Senate passes resolution reaffirming that Jerusalem is Israel's undivided capital.

Cruz: Move the embassy to Jerusalem

Texas Senator speaks in honor of Jerusalem Day, reiterate support for formally recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's eternal capital.

Senators demand UN stop anti-Israel bias

All 100 Senators send letter to UN Secretary General, ask that he work to end world body's ongoing bias against Israel.

Senate confirms Trump's Supreme Court nominee

Senate confirms Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court by a vote of 54-45.

Senate confirms Trump pick for intelligence director

Senate confirms Dan Coats as the next director of national intelligence by majority of 85-12.

Senate unanimously calls on Trump to act against anti-Semitism

All 100 Senators sign letter urging President Donald Trump to act to stop wave of anti-Semitic incidents in US.

OU backs bid to double security funding for Jewish institutions

Letter in US Senate calls for increased security funding for Jewish and Muslim institutions in wake of anti-Semitic threats.

Congress introduces legislation to help Holocaust survivors

Congress introduces legislation to assist survivors in obtaining restitution of assets stolen in the Holocaust.

Senate confirms Trump's Commerce Secretary

Senate approves nomination of Wilbur Ross as Commerce Secretary by a majority of 72-27.

Watch: Anti-Israel radicals disrupt confirmation hearing

Anti-Israel radicals attempt to shut down Senate confirmation hearing of David Friedman as Ambassador to Israel.

Trump's labor secretary withdraws nomination

Andrew Puzder withdraws nomination for Secretary of Labor amid several scandals.

Senate confirms new Treasury Secretary

Senate confirms Steven Mnuchin by a majority of 53-47.

Senate confirms Trump's attorney general

Senate votes 52-47 to confirm Senator Jeff Sessions as attorney general.

Democratic Senator holds up resolution condemning UN

Democratic Senator buts hold on resolution condemning anti-Israel UN resolution after US House of Representatives passes similar bill.

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 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.

Anti-BDS legislation submitted to Senate

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

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.

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 unanimously votes to extend Iran sanctions

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

Republicans appear poised to hold Senate

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 unanimously approves new North Korea sanctions

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

Senate backs legislation to crackdown on Hezbollah

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

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 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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.