Congress

US Congress members to UN:

'Remove biased Special Rapporteur'

Bipartisan group of US Congress members calls on UN to remove Special Rapporteur who made antisemitic and anti-Israel comments.

Federations urge Congress to allocate funds for key priorities

Over 120 Jewish Federations address appropriations committees with list of major community initiatives in need of government support.

David Cicilline, pro-Israel progressive, is leaving Congress

Rep. David Cicilline, the Jewish Rhode Island Democrat and influential pro-Israel progressive, is leaving Congress.

US Congresswoman attacked in the elevator of her home

Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) fends off assailant by throwing her cup of hot coffee at him. DC police arrest 26-year-old suspect in the assault.

ADL calls on Congress to protect Middle East minorities

Anti-Defamation League urges US lawmakers to adopt five-pronged approach to protect religious minorities in the Middle East under threat.

Jewish Democrat Jamie Raskin has cancer

Raskin has been a lead investigator of former President Donald Trump’s alleged responsibility for the January 6 riot.

Dems and GOP set to clash over debt ceiling limit in 2023

Fight could turn nasty as GOP warns it will insist on spending cuts while Dems say they will refuse to negotiate.

Trump’s tax returns to be released on Friday

House Ways and Means Committee to release Trump's tax documents after years long battle to make records public.

Report:

Zelenskyy to visit US, address Congress and meet Biden

Ukrainian President to visit US on Wednesday, his first in-person visit since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.

Antisemitic threats:

Washington man targets Congress with hundreds of voicemails

Washington man charged after leaving hundreds of voicemails containing 'bizarre and threatening statements,' including antisemitic slurs.

Congresswoman warns of antisemitism in House of Representatives

In farewell to Congress, Elaine Luria accuses colleagues of peddling antisemitic dual loyalty trope.

Congress approves defense bill including Israel aid

Bipartisan defense measure authorizes $500 million for US-Israel missile defense cooperation in 2023. AIPAC welcomes its approval.

Congress works to fast track weapons shipment to Taiwan

Deal would send multi-billion dollar arms package to Taiwan as deterrent against invasion by China.

'Proud to stand with Israel'

Herzog invited to address Congress for Israel's 75th anniversary

Pelosi and Schumer invited Herzog to address joint meeting of Congress as Israel prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding.

Pelosi:

'On behalf of the United States Congress, Shana Tova!'

House Speaker in Rosh Hashanah statement: This Rosh Hashanah, let us all renew our resolve to stamp out hate.

Vermont nominee:

'I know what can happen when we turn away from each other'

In Vermont, Becca Balint is running for Congress with the hope (and wariness) of a second-generation Holocaust survivor.

Jerry Nadler: Jews need ‘political power to fight antisemitism’

During debate, Congressman argues that as NYC’s 'last Jewish Rep.' he’s needed in Congress to combat antisemitism and BDS.

US Congress passes landmark gun legislation

First new gun measures in three decades to be sent to President Biden to be signed into law.

Republicans in Congress condemn Biden for upgrading PA Unit

Sen. Bill Hagerty, Rep. Lee Zeldin, and 80s legislators release statement condemning Administration over PA Unit in Jerusalem.

Rudy Giuliani will not testify at January 6 committee

Deal that would have been Giuliani testify and provide documents to House committee investigating Jan 6 capitol riots falls apart.

Jan. 6 committee: Hold Trump advisers in contempt of Congress

House committee investigating January 6 riots votes unanimously to hold Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress.

Zelenskyy begs US Congress for aid

President Volodymyr Zelensky asks US Congress to help save his country.

Congressmen raise concerns over Iran nuclear deal

Bipartisan group of 21 Members of Congress write to Biden, urge him to address concerns on looming agreement with Iran.

Pelosi to lead Congressional delegation to Israel

Congressional delegation to visit Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom to focus on security, economy and governance.

Is it time for an Orthodox Jewish woman in Congress?

Redistricting, especially in Jewish communities, supports Democratic candidates regardless of incumbents running again.Should I run? Op-ed.

AOC staffer calls Israel a 'racist European ethnostate'

A staffer for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called Israel a “racist European ethnostate” in a social media post.

Rabbinic group calls for Congress to respect 'family values'

Coalition for Jewish Values urges Congress to respect traditional views and also to place serious consequences on antisemitic statements.

2 Democratic lawmakers carjacked at gunpoint within 24 hours

Illinois State Senate Majority Leader and Pennsylvania Congresswoman both have their cars stolen less than a day apart.

50 Congressmen urge Biden to add Israel to Visa waiver program

Bipartisan group of House members send letter to Sec. of State Blinken asking Biden Admin. to add Israel to US visa waiver program.

Trump's former lawyer completes prison sentence

Michael Cohen, who was Trump's personal lawyer, was convicted in 2018 of tax evasion, bank fraud, and lying to Congress.

US: Women could be required to register for the draft soon

Amendment to National Defense Authorization Act would expand draft to include women as well as men over the age of 18.

New ZOA head to represent Steve Bannon in court

David Schoen, who represented Donald Trump in his impeachment proceedings, to represent Steve Bannon on contempt of Congress charges.

Bennett meets two US Congressional delegations

Bennett meets delegations led by US Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT).

Top Trump aides subpoenaed in probe of Capitol attack

Lawmakers probing January 6 assault on US Capitol issue subpoenas to top aides of former President.

Trump: Israel literally controlled Congress until 10 years ago

Former president laments growth of anti-Israel sentiment in Congress. 'Israel had such power, and rightfully, over Congress.'

US looking to Israel, Gulf to replace Chinese drug production

Congress formulates outline to establish drug production system in Middle East as alternative to Chinese drug production.

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 committee approves contempt charges for Trump ally

House committee investigating January 6 attack on the US Capitol formally approves holding Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress.

Samaria leader battles in Washington against construction freeze

Head of the Samaria Council to US government: We will not cease the building in Judea and Samaria.

Trump sues to block records from Capitol riot probe committee

Former President seeks to block White House records from his tenure being obtained by congressional committee investigating January 6 riot.

Sanders to support Iron Dome funding bill

Sanders agrees to back bill providing funding to Iron Dome after being assured that humanitarian aid will also be provided to Gaza Strip.

Abortion, Texas and Roe v. Wade

The thing about abortion is that conflicting rights are in competition: the woman’s right to her body v. the child’s right to life. Op-ed.

Gen. Milley: I thought US should have left troops in Afghanistan

Top American military commanders testify to Congress that they recommended keeping several thousand troops in Afghanistan.

Congress – the co-equal and systematic ally of Israel

The US Constitution, aspiring for a limited government and a non-monarchical president, gave Congress power in many crucial areas. Op-ed.

Biden tweet mocked as 'economically illiterate'

US President tweets that his $3.5 trillion economic package will cost "zero dollars," and is criticized for touting economic impossibility.

ZOA calls out Squad members for blocking Iron Dome funding

ZOA calls out far left Squad members after two incidents this week where they moved to block defensive funding allocations for Israel.

Did AOC cry after Iron Dome vote?

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez changes initial 'no' vote to 'present' as House passes bill to resupply Iron Dome.

'Those who oppose US support for Israel got their answer today'

Israeli leaders praise US Congress for passing bill to provide $1 billion to resupply Iron Dome.

Congress approves Iron Dome resupply funding

Bill to resupply Iron Dome batteries passed after it was removed from emergency funding bill at behest of leftists in Congress,

Democratic lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19

Rep. Tim Ryan tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated, in latest breakthrough case among Congress members.

Muslims, Jews press US government for kosher, halal food relief

Congressional letter backed by Muslim and Jewish groups urges govt. kosher and halal meat available through an emergency food program.

Congress marks 20th anniversary of 9/11 with rabbi's prayer

House of Representatives marks 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with prayer by rabbi and retired US Navy chaplain.

GOP congressman compares Auschwitz tattoos to vaccine passports

Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie compares COVID measures to Holocaust, prompting an intern’s resignation.

Infrastructure bill offers $50 million to religious institutions

New trillion dollar infrastructure bill moving through Congress would offer $50 million to religious institutions for energy efficiency.

US lawmakers call on EU to fully ban Hezbollah

US lawmakers introduce resolution urging EU to fully designate Hezbollah a terrorist organization.

Jewish groups push to keep progressive candidate out of congress

Activists warn that if Nina Turner gains ground in her run for Congress in Ohio, it could mean trouble for Israel down the road.

Congressional trips to Israel postponed to 2022

AIPAC-affiliated congressional trips to Israel set for August delayed over Delta variant concerns.

Biden to ask Congress to replenish Iron Dome

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff confirms he intends to present to Congress a budget request to replenish Iron Dome.

Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus relaunches at AJC event

US Congressional caucus focuses on promoting cooperation between Jewish and Latino members of Congress on areas of mutual interest.

Fighting for Israel in Congress

With Guardian of the Walls at an end, some USA lawmakers are fighting to protect Israel from criticism for the operation.