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House Committee probing Saudi investment with Kushner's firm

House of Representatives committee investigating whether Jared Kushner improperly used government position to obtain funds from Saudis.

House Committee probing Saudi investment with Kushner's firm

Lone House member slammed for voting ‘no’ on antisemitism bill

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie harshly criticized for being only House member to vote against resolution condemning antisemitism.

Lone House member slammed for voting ‘no’ on antisemitism bill

WJC praises US lawmakers over antisemitism resolution

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder welcomes approval of House resolution condemning rising antisemitism.

WJC praises US lawmakers over antisemitism resolution

House approves 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 approves resolution condemning rising antisemitism

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas five Republicans

House panel probing Capitol attack subpoenas Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and four other GOP lawmakers.

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas five Republicans

House recommends contempt for two Trump aides

House of Representatives recommends contempt of Congress charges for Peter Navarro and Daniel Scavino.

House recommends contempt for two Trump aides

U.S. House votes to suspend normal trade relations with Russia

House of Representatives votes 424–8 to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus in response to Ukraine war.

U.S. House votes to suspend normal trade relations with Russia

House approves funding for Iron Dome

House of Representatives passes spending package which includes $1 billion in emergency funding for Iron Dome.

House approves funding for Iron Dome

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas fiancée of Donald Trump Jr.

House committee investigating Capitol Hill riot issues subpoena for former Trump campaign aide Kimberly Guilfoyle.

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas fiancée of Donald Trump Jr.

House to lift mask mandate ahead of State of the Union

The moves comes after the CDC eased its mask recommendation for most Americans.

House to lift mask mandate ahead of State of the Union

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A ‘Palestine-firster’ scandal comes to the US Congress

No US interest is served by an elected representative adopting anti-Israel positions at the behest of an outside adviser. Op-ed.

A ‘Palestine-firster’ scandal comes to the US Congress

Nancy Pelosi to seek reelection

Pelosi says she'll run for Congress again, but notably doesn't say if she'll run for Speaker again.

Nancy Pelosi to seek reelection

Non-Jewish congressmen form 'Torah Values' caucus

Non-Jewish House reps form congressional ‘Caucus for Advancement of Torah Values,’ - with a Canadian rabbi’s help.

Non-Jewish congressmen form 'Torah Values' caucus

Jan. 6 panel fires back at Republican who refused to cooperate

House committee investigating Capitol riots blasts Rep. Jim Jordan who said he will not cooperate with the probe.

Jan. 6 panel fires back at Republican who refused to cooperate

Trump confidante won't cooperate with Capitol probe

Rep. Jim Jordan announces he will not cooperate with US House committee investigating Capitol riots.

Trump confidante won't cooperate with Capitol probe

Cruz: GOP likely to impeach Biden if they take House

Texas Senator predicts there will be "serious investigations" of Biden admin if Republicans win House majority.

Cruz: GOP likely to impeach Biden if they take House

Trump cancels January 6 press conference

Former President lashes out at committee probing Capitol riots.

Trump cancels January 6 press conference

Trump aide sues House Committee probing Capitol riots

Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser, seeks to block US House subpoena for his phone records.

Trump aide sues House Committee probing Capitol riots

House finds Trump ally in contempt of Congress

House votes to refer Mark Meadows to Justice Department over his refusal to answer questions about Capitol attack.

House finds Trump ally in contempt of Congress

Contempt recommended against Trump ally

Committee investigating Capitol riot recommends to hold Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress.

Contempt recommended against Trump ally

Former Trump Chief of Staff sues committee probing Capitol riot

Mark Meadows suing House select committee investigating January 6 Capitol riots and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Former Trump Chief of Staff sues committee probing Capitol riot

US Congress honors 101-year old Nuremberg prosecutor

Bipartisan group of House reps awards last living Nuremberg prosecutor Benjamin Ferencz with Congressional Gold Medal.

US Congress honors 101-year old Nuremberg prosecutor

Ignoring House anti-Semitism

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.

Ignoring House anti-Semitism

House votes to hold Trump aide in contempt of Congress

House of Representatives votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying subpoena from committee investigating Capitol riots.

House votes to hold Trump aide in contempt of Congress

House committee to recommend contempt for Steve Bannon

House committee investigating Capitol attack will vote to hold Trump adviser in contempt of Congress for not complying with subpoena.

House committee to recommend contempt for Steve Bannon

Gantz thanks Pelosi for Iron Dome funding

Defense Minister thanks House Speaker after the House approved $1 billion to Israel to resupply the Iron Dome missile defense system.

Gantz thanks Pelosi for Iron Dome funding

AOC and the squad’s Type-A anti-Semitism

A pogrom in the American House of Representatives. Op-ed.

AOC and the squad’s Type-A anti-Semitism

Former Trump aides subpoenaed in probe of Capitol riots

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon among those summoned by select committee investigating the January 6 riot at the US Capitol.

Former Trump aides subpoenaed in probe of Capitol riots

House Democrats introduce stand-alone bill for Iron Dome funding

The move comes a day after House Democrats removed the provision from a government spending bill following pushback from some progressives.

House Democrats introduce stand-alone bill for Iron Dome funding

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House of Representatives drops aid to Israel from spending bill

Democrats remove support for Israel's Iron Dome from spending bill, following threats by some on the Left to block budget.

House of Representatives drops aid to Israel from spending bill

House rejects effort to seat GOP leader's picks for Jan. 6 probe

House defeats effort by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to seat his preferred members for committee probing Capitol attack.

House rejects effort to seat GOP leader's picks for Jan. 6 probe

House committee approves funding for Iron Dome

House Appropriations Committee approves Department of Defense funding bill for 2022, which includes aid to Israel.

House committee approves funding for Iron Dome

House votes to create committee to probe Capitol riots

House of Representatives passes legislation to create select committee focused solely on investigating January 6 Capitol riot.

House votes to create committee to probe Capitol riots

When will congressional Jews pull the fire alarm?

Demanding concrete action from Pelosi such as censure and committee changes, would convey recognition of anti-Semitism in Congress. Op-ed.

When will congressional Jews pull the fire alarm?

Dirshu founder speaks to US House members about anti-Semitism

Briefing to Representatives from multiple states urges politicians to clearly condemn acts of anti-Semitism in light of uptick in attacks.

Dirshu founder speaks to US House members about anti-Semitism

House lawmakers to Defense Secretary: Replenish Iron Dome

At least 55 House members write to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, urge action on restocking Israel's supply of Iron Dome interceptors.

House lawmakers to Defense Secretary: Replenish Iron Dome

Jim Jordan: Why won't Covid committee investigate virus origins?

At hearing of the House Special Committee on the Coronavirus, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) asks why committee won't look into Covid-19 origins.

Jim Jordan: Why won't Covid committee investigate virus origins?

House approves commission to probe Capitol riot

House of Representatives passes bill to establish a commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

House approves commission to probe Capitol riot

Hamas sanctions bill blocked by House Democrats

Bill to sanction financiers of Hamas and Islamic Jihad voted down by narrow margin of Dems.

Hamas sanctions bill blocked by House Democrats

Meeks will not ask to delay missile transfer to Israel

US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Gregory Meeks will not ask Biden Admin. to delay missile transfer/

Meeks will not ask to delay missile transfer to Israel

House lawmaker seeks to call out Hamas as a terror group

Rep. Carlos Gimenez introduces resolution to call out Hamas as a terrorist group and to double down on support for Israel.

House lawmaker seeks to call out Hamas as a terror group

75% of House members back no conditions on aid to Israel

Vast majority of lawmakers in House of Representatives reject bid to impose conditions on aid to Israel.

75% of House members back no conditions on aid to Israel

Bipartisan support for bills backing expanded Israeli-Arab ties

Top Democratic and Republican lawmakers from House Foreign Affairs Committee join bill supporting expansion of normalization agreements.

Bipartisan support for bills backing expanded Israeli-Arab ties

US lawmakers to review UAE arms sale

House lawmakers concerned over Biden administration's decision to go ahead with weapons sale to the United Arab Emirates.

US lawmakers to review UAE arms sale

'Pelosi wants to make 90% Democrat-controlled city a state'

House of Representatives held a hearing that would designate District of Columbia as the 51st state. Republicans disagreed.

'Pelosi wants to make 90% Democrat-controlled city a state'

House Republican takes off mask in protest after fiery speech

Rep. Madison Cawthorn livid with illegal immigrants crossing the US border on a daily basis, tells Congress: 'Finish the Wall!'

House Republican takes off mask in protest after fiery speech

US: Lawmakers from both parties join MAZON’s hunger Seder

MAZON, Jewish anti-hunger advocacy group, hosts record 33 lawmakers from both parties at their 'hunger seder.'

US: Lawmakers from both parties join MAZON’s hunger Seder

House approves Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package

No Republican lawmakers back the legislation and one Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden from Maine, opposes it.

House approves Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package

House cancels session due to 'security threat'

House of Representatives cancels Thursday's session after Capitol Police say they are aware of "possible plot to breach the Capitol".

House cancels session due to 'security threat'

Watch: Senate leaders announce rules for 2nd Impeachment Trial

Senate minority & majority leaders announced the rules for former Pres. Trump's impeachment trial on charges of inciting to violence.

Watch: Senate leaders announce rules for 2nd Impeachment Trial

House votes to remove Rep. Greene from committee assignments

The freshman congresswoman has come under fire for her anti-Semitic statements and for spreading conspiracy theories.

House votes to remove Rep. Greene from committee assignments

House Republicans vote to keep Liz Cheney in leadership

Cheney had been criticized for crossing party lines and voting in favor of Trump's second impeachment.

House Republicans vote to keep Liz Cheney in leadership

House to vote to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees

Democrats bring motion to remove congresswoman who claimed Jewish space lasers caused wildfires from committees.

House to vote to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees

House votes to impeach Trump for a second time

House of Representatives approves impeaching President Donald Trump on charge of "inciting an insurrection".

House votes to impeach Trump for a second time

Congress moves forward with 2nd Trump impeachment

Several Republicans vote with Democrats to impeach president over incitement to violence.

Congress moves forward with 2nd Trump impeachment

Republican blocks House from bringing up 25th Amendment resolution

Under House rules, only one lawmaker may block immediate consideration of resolution.

Republican blocks House from bringing up 25th Amendment resolution

House Democrats to submit article of impeachment today

Trump is a accused of inciting deadly riot at Capitol building last week.

House Democrats to submit article of impeachment today

On Mary Miller: Better to build than to destroy

Racism is a powerful accusation that is correctly leveled at those who really deserve it, like the Farrakhans, Dukes and Spencers. Op-ed.

On Mary Miller: Better to build than to destroy

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Congress joint session to count, certify Electoral College votes

U.S. House of Representatives and Senate meet in joint session to tally results of Electoral College ballots for President and VP.

Congress joint session to count, certify Electoral College votes

Watch: US House invocation ends with "Amen and Awomen"

U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. ended his invocation in bizarre fashion by suggesting 'amen' is sexist.

Watch: US House invocation ends with "Amen and Awomen"