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House overrides Trump veto of defense policy bill

Move comes after Trump vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act last week.

House overrides Trump veto of defense policy bill

House passes measure decriminalizing marijuana

Measure that would decriminalize marijuana use at the federal level passes 228-164, but still needs to be approved by the Senate.

House passes measure decriminalizing marijuana

Democratic centrists defeat progressives for top House positions

Hard-line progressive Democrats defeated by center-left lawmakers for control of key House committees.

Democratic centrists defeat progressives for top House positions

Israel to have veto on US arms sales in the Mideast?

Congress considering granting Israel veto power over all arms sales to the Middle East, following planned F-35 sales to the UAE.

Israel to have veto on US arms sales in the Mideast?

House bill backs deals with UAE, Bahrain

Bipartisan group of House representatives introduce legislation formally supporting US-brokered agreements between Israel, UAE and Bahrain.

House bill backs deals with UAE, Bahrain

Pelosi to make masks mandatory on the House floor

House Speaker announces she will soon make masks mandatory on the House floor, after a GOP lawmaker tested positive for COVID-19.

Pelosi to make masks mandatory on the House floor

Fmr. Israeli sec. officials thank Dems for opposing sovereignty

Ex-Mossad, Shin Bet leaders among former officials who signed letter thanking House Democrats for letter opposing Israeli 'annexation.'

Fmr. Israeli sec. officials thank Dems for opposing sovereignty

House pushes $250M in spending for Palestinian economy, dialogue

Congressional subcommittee advances plan to spend a quarter of a billion dollars on the Palestinian Authority and Israel-PA dialogue.

House pushes $250M in spending for Palestinian economy, dialogue

House approves policing legislation named after George Floyd

US House of Representatives passes policing legislation by a majority of 236-181.

House approves policing legislation named after George Floyd

New York lawmaker diagnosed with coronavirus

New York Rep. Nydia Velázquez becomes fifth House lawmaker to have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

New York lawmaker diagnosed with coronavirus

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

House Democrats slam Trump's Mideast peace plan

'It makes a genuine two-state solution impossible.' 100 congressional Democrats sign letter protesting President Trump's Mideast peace plan.

House Democrats slam Trump's Mideast peace plan

House approves resolution to restrain Trump on Iran

House of Representatives approves resolution asserting that Trump must seek approval from Congress before taking action against Iran.

House approves resolution to restrain Trump on Iran

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

House Committee responds to Trump: You're not a dictator

House Foreign Affairs Committee responds to Trump's suggestion that tweets are enough notification to Congress of Iran strike.

House Committee responds to Trump: You're not a dictator

Pelosi’s impeachment cloud is “Clear and Present Danger”

Pelosi’s impeachment cloud is “Clear and Present Danger”

Another date that will live in infamy

Another date that will live in infamy

Trump impeached by House of Representatives

House of Representatives impeaches Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Trump impeached by House of Representatives

Watch live: House vote on Articles of Impeachment

The House is poised to debate articles of impeachment against President Trump alleging he abused his power and obstructed Congress.

Watch live: House vote on Articles of Impeachment

House Judiciary Committee approves Trump impeachment articles

Democrats on House Judiciary Committee approve two articles of impeachment charging Trump with high crimes and misdemeanors.

House Judiciary Committee approves Trump impeachment articles

Impeachment wrap — no bang for the buck

Impeachment wrap — no bang for the buck

House Democrats announce articles of impeachment against Trump

Trump faces charges of abuse of power, obstruction of Congress.

House Democrats announce articles of impeachment against Trump

PA official lauds US resolution supporting 'two-state solution'

Mohammad Shtayyeh says House resolution in support of "two-state solution" is in harmony with international law.

PA official lauds US resolution supporting 'two-state solution'

Erekat: Trump and Israel destroying 'two-state solution'

PLO official welcomes resolution passed by House in support of "two-state solution".

Erekat: Trump and Israel destroying 'two-state solution'

House approves resolution supporting 'two-state solution'

Resolution reaffirming US support for two-state solution approved by majority of 226 to 188.

House approves resolution supporting 'two-state solution'

House Intelligence Committee says Trump abused power

Democrats on House Intelligence Committee release report on impeachment inquiry.

House Intelligence Committee says Trump abused power

Bill aims to restore rights of Holocaust-era beneficiaries

House bill would help Holocaust survivors and families recover billions in insurance payments.

Bill aims to restore rights of Holocaust-era beneficiaries

Jewish congressmen introduce pro-Israel resolution

Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Lee Zeldin introduce bipartisan resolution condemning rocket attacks, supporting Israel’s right to defend itself.

Jewish congressmen introduce pro-Israel resolution

House Judiciary committee schedules first impeachment hearing

House Judiciary Committee to take over Trump impeachment probe, sets December 4 hearing.

House Judiciary committee schedules first impeachment hearing

House Democrats demand State Dept reverse 'settlements' decision

106 congressional Democrats, including 12 committee chairs, condemn State Dept. declaration that Israeli settlements are legal.

House Democrats demand State Dept reverse 'settlements' decision

Once the House impeaches, it cannot retract its decision

Once the House impeaches, it cannot retract its decision

Impeaching a country

Impeaching a country

New legislation to help Israel fight terror?

Bipartisan House legislation would help Israel combat ‘killer drones.’

New legislation to help Israel fight terror?

House approves sanctions against Turkey

House of Representatives approves sanctions against Turkey over Syria operation.

House approves sanctions against Turkey

US House votes to recognize Armenian genocide

House of Representatives passes resolution rebuking the Ottoman Empire's genocide against the Armenian people by majority of 405-11.

US House votes to recognize Armenian genocide

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

House to vote on resolution condemning Syria withdrawal

Vote on resolution condemning President Donald Trump's decision to pull back troops in northern Syria likely to take place on Wednesday.

House to vote on resolution condemning Syria withdrawal

House approves resolution opposing BDS

House of Representatives approves resolution opposing boycotts of Israel by overwhelming majority of 398 to 17.

House approves resolution opposing BDS

House committee adopts anti-BDS resolution

US House Foreign Affairs Committee approves resolution condemning BDS and reaffirming support for Israel.

House committee adopts anti-BDS resolution

House votes against Trump impeachment

House of Representatives votes to kill first articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

House votes against Trump impeachment

House approves resolution condemning Trump tweets as 'racist'

House of Representatives approves resolution condemning Trump's tweets against four Democratic congresswomen.

House approves resolution condemning Trump tweets as 'racist'

House bars Trump from going to war with Iran without approval

House of Representatives overwhelmingly passes amendment barring Trump from going to war with Iran without congressional approval.

House bars Trump from going to war with Iran without approval

US lawmakers call on Merkel to blacklist Hezbollah

Four members of US House of Representatives urge German Chancellor to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist group.

US lawmakers call on Merkel to blacklist Hezbollah

More than half of Democrats back 'two-state solution'

More than half the Democrats in House of Representatives say peace plan that does not back two states would endanger peace.

More than half of Democrats back 'two-state solution'

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

House Republicans push for bill protecting states penalizing BDS

Top Republicans in U.S. House of Representatives join effort to force a vote on bill that targets Israel boycotters.

House Republicans push for bill protecting states penalizing BDS

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

House approves resolution condemning hatred

Measure condemning anti-Semitism as well as other forms of hatred approved by majority of 407-23.

House approves resolution condemning hatred

'Anti-Semitism is worthy of being condemned on its own'

Bill originally meant to condemn anti-Semitism but later expanded to white supremacism and 'Islamophobia' to be voted on in House Thursday.

'Anti-Semitism is worthy of being condemned on its own'

House passes legislation to block Trump’s border emergency

Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passes legislation to block Trump’s emergency declaration at the southern border.

House passes legislation to block Trump’s border emergency

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?

House Minority Leader promises 'action' against Tlaib, Omar

Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy says he will take action against anti-Israel reps if the Democrats fail to do so.

House Minority Leader promises 'action' against Tlaib, Omar

Longest-serving congressman in US history dead at 92

John Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, served a record 59 consecutive years in the US House of Representatives.

Longest-serving congressman in US history dead at 92

House pushes bill to fund Holocaust education in schools

Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces bill to fund Holocaust education in schools.

House pushes bill to fund Holocaust education in schools

Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib win powerful House committee roles

Liberal freshmen are quickly becoming power players in the Democrat-led House of Representatives.

Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib win powerful House committee roles

Rabbis call Omar appointment a 'slap in the face'

Rabbinical group: Rep's appointment to House Foreign Affairs Committee 'tantamount to saying that anti-Semitism is acceptable to US House.'

Rabbis call Omar appointment a 'slap in the face'

House Committee to look into report on Trump as Russian agent

House Judiciary Committee to look into report that FBI opened an investigation on whether Trump worked as agent for Russia.

House Committee to look into report on Trump as Russian agent

Trump's former attorney to testify before Congress

Michael Cohen will voluntarily testify on February 7 before the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

Trump's former attorney to testify before Congress

Not your father's Democrats

Not your father's Democrats