Democrats

Democratic Senator 'Leaning Towards' Supporting Iran Deal

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin says he is leaning toward supporting the Iranian nuclear deal, argues the alternative would be war.

Obama Thinks Chances of Deal with Iran Are 'Less Than 50-50'

Senator Dick Durbin says President Obama told Democratic senators he was pessimistic about the chances of reaching a deal with Iran.

Home turf debacle?

Chicago Democrats Abandon Obama on his 'Last Request'

Obama turns to his long-time allies in Chicago to back 'fast track' authority for trade deal, gets a cold shoulder from the Windy City.

Former Rhode Island Governor Enters Democratic Presidential Race

Former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee hopes to challenge Hillary Clinton in Democratic race.

Former Governor Lincoln Chafee to Run for President

Former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee will seek the Democratic nomination for the presidential race, say sources.

Sanders Confirms He is Running for President

Independent Jewish senator from Vermont confirms he will seek the Democratic party's nomination for President.

Sources: Jewish Senator Sanders to Run for President

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to announce his plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president.

Harry Reid: GOP Presidential Hopefuls Are 'Losers'

Senate Minority Leader supports Hillary Clinton, has harsh criticism for Republicans.

Poll: Israel, Iran Now Deeply Partisan Issues

Democrats support an Iran deal, back US over Israel by a 3:1 ratio; Republicans oppose both views at nearly the same ratio.

Can Israel Lobbying Still Remain Bipartisan?

Despite seemingly unbridgeable chasm between some Democrats and Israel, ZOA isn't throwing in the towel.

Boehner to Visit Israel in Late March

Republican House Speaker to lead a group of Republican lawmakers on a visit to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Senators Agree to Delay Vote on Iran Deal Legislation

Foreign Relations Committee's vote on law forcing Obama to submit Iran deal for Congress approval postponed to April 14.

Fixing Relationship with Democrats Means Fixing it with Jews

Most American Jews are still Democrats, but increasingly those Jewish Democrats are unaffiliated, assimilated and disconnected from Israel.

Obama Blasts Republicans Over Letter to Iran

President Barack Obama criticizes letter warning Iran's leaders that any nuclear agreement will not be valid after 2016.

Senate Majority Leader Agrees to Delay Vote on Iran Bill

Feeling the heat from Democrats, Sen. McConnell agrees to reverse course on a plan to move forward next week with a controversial Iran bill.

Democrats Oppose Fast Tracking of Iran Bill

Sponsors of bill requiring Obama to submit nuclear deal for approval will vote against it if brought to a vote before March 24.

Netanyahu: The Support for Israel is Strongly Bipartisan

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets the bipartisan leadership of the Senate following Congress speech, thanks them for their support of Israel.

New Bipartisan Legislation Challenges Obama on Iran Deal

Bipartisan group of senators unveil legislation that would require a congressional review of any deal made with Iran.

Netanyahu to Meet Bipartisan Senate Leaders

PM Netanyahu to meet with Republican Mitch McConnell and Democratic Harry Reid after his speech to Congress.

Netanyahu Turns Down Invitation to Meet Democrats

PM Netanyahu declines invitation from Senators Durbin and Feinstein to meet with Democrats during his trip to Washington next week.

Netanyahu Invited to Closed-Door Meeting with Democrats

Senators Richard Durbin and Dianne Feinstein invite Israeli PM to meet with Democrats when he visits Washington for his Congress speech.

Democrats Complain Netanyahu Speech Could 'Undermine' Iran Deal

23 Democrat senators write to Boehner asking to postpone Netanyahu's speech, saying invite was 'political tool' to urge sanctions on Iran.

Jeb Bush 'Eager' to Hear Netanyahu's Congress Speech

Former Florida Governor says he is surprised by White House reaction to Netanyahu's upcoming speech to Congress.

Poll: Most Americans Oppose Republican Invite of Netanyahu

CNN poll finds 63% of Americans believe it was a bad move to invite Netanyahu to address Congress without consulting Obama.

Jewish Democrats to Boehner: End the 'Firestorm' Over Netanyahu

Reps. Steve Israel, Ted Deutch and Nita Lowey say speaker John Boehner "politicized" U.S. relations with Israel.

Senators Petition Boehner to Postpone Netanyahu Speech

Democrats circulate a petition asking Speaker John Boehner to postpone the speech by Netanyahu until after Israeli elections.

Victory for Obama? Senators to Postpone Vote on Iran Sanctions

A group of 10 Senate Democrats tell Obama they will not vote for new sanctions against Iran on the Senate floor until late March.

Democrats: We Weren't Consulted on Netanyahu Visit

Harry Reid says he wasn't consulted about Netanyahu invite to Congress but will "listen to what he has to say".

Democrat Leader Says Invitation to Netanyahu Inappropriate

Nancy Pelosi says John Boehner’s invitation for PM Netanyahu to address Congress is “inappropriate”.

Obama Reiterates: I Will Veto New Sanctions on Iran

President Obama says he will veto proposed bipartisan legislation to impose new sanctions on Iran so long as negotiations remain underway.

Senators Plan to Push Ahead with Iran Sanctions

Senator Bob Corker says lawmakers plan to press ahead with Iran sanctions package, despite Obama's objection to the idea.

'Even Hitler Thought Going to Paris More Important than Obama'

Republican congressman slams Obama for no-show at Paris anti-terror march, evoking upset from Jewish Democratic group.

Republican-Controlled Congress to Challenge Obama on Iran

Republicans say the Senate will vote within weeks on a bill to impose more sanctions on Iran, despite Obama's objection.

Senatorial revolution

'Lame Duck' Obama: 'Worst Situation Since Eisenhower'

Republicans take back the Senate as Obama admits to voter 'frustration in the government, polarization has gotten worse.'

Republicans Win the Senate, Turn Obama into ‘Lame Duck’

Republicans have seized Senate control for the first time since George W. Bush administration.

Obama Makes a Rare Campaign Appearance, but People Leave

In a sign of his sagging popularity, crowd members walk out as Obama speaks at rally for Maryland Democratic candidate.

Congress Scrambling to Approve Iron Dome Boost

Democratic and Republican members of Congress scrambling to seal a $225 million boost to Iron Dome before their recess.

Senator Says Clinton 'Deliberately Stonewalled' on Benghazi

Senator Ted Cruz says "the Obama-Clinton foreign policy is a disaster."

Former Envoy: History Proves Israel Can Withstand US Pressure

Former envoy to US insists Israel can and should stand up to US pressure - particularly under 'dramatically weak' Barack Obama.

74 Democrats Join J Street in Urging Concessions

Democrats in House of Reps. joined J Street in supporting Obama's attempt to force Israel into making painful concessions.

Hoyer: Unilateral Moves Delay Peace

Visiting Democrats hold a press conference, say PA's unilateral state bid is "a detour" that delays peace.

Senate Majority Leader Signs Debt Ceiling Deal

An end to the U.S. debt crisis coming? Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid signs deal with President Barack Obama and Republican leaders.