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Alleged alien corpses presented to Mexican Congress

A Mexican journalist presented what he claimed to be the bodies of aliens to Mexico's Congress following testimony on UFOs in the US House.

Alleged alien corpses presented to Mexican Congress

Pelosi to seek reelection in 2024

Former House Speaker stepped down from her role last November but had never indicated she plans to retire.

Pelosi to seek reelection in 2024

Former Trump adviser convicted of contempt of Congress

Former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro convicted of contempt of Congress for failing to comply with Jan. 6 committee's subpoena.

Former Trump adviser convicted of contempt of Congress

Trump's former attorney considering Congress run

Michael Cohen, who served as Trump’s personal attorney, considering a run as a Democrat in Manhattan.

Trump's former attorney considering Congress run

Maryland: Jewish Democrat announces run for Congress

Joel Rubin, veteran of a number of Jewish organizations, to run for Congress in Maryland.

Maryland: Jewish Democrat announces run for Congress

Herzog’s lamentable performance

Israel needs to deliver an entirely different message to its two-faced U.S. ally. Op-ed.

Herzog’s lamentable performance

Pres. Herzog tells Congress 'Israel has democracy in its DNA'

Israeli President addresses US House of Representatives and Senate, says US and Israel 'irreplaceable' to each other.

Pres. Herzog tells Congress 'Israel has democracy in its DNA'

Pres. Herzog prepares for historic speech to Congress

Grandson of Harry Truman, daughter of Rabbi Abraham Heschel, and mother of Hadar Goldin to be special guests during speech.

Pres. Herzog prepares for historic speech to Congress

Rep. Tlaib joins boycott of Herzog's speech 'in solidarity with the Palestinian people'

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib joins other Democrats in boycotting President Isaac Herzog’s speech before joint session of Congress.

Rep. Tlaib joins boycott of Herzog's Congress speech

AOC joins boycott of Herzog's speech: Not planning to attend

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, known for her anti-Israel statements, joins two others in boycott of President Herzog's Congress speech.

AOC joins boycott of Herzog's speech

Rep. Jamaal Bowman joins Ilhan Omar, will boycott Herzog's Congress speech

Rep. Jamaal Bowman confirms he will not be attending President Isaac Herzog's speech before a joint session of Congress next week.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman to boycott Herzog's Congress speech

Rep. Ilhan Omar: No way in hell I am attending Herzog's speech

Anti-Israel Democrat goes on the attack in Twitter thread, announces she will boycott President Herzog's speech to Congress next week.

'No way in hell I am attending Herzog's speech'

Congresswoman Tlaib: 'Congress must stop funding Israel'

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib tweeted about the Jenin operation, demanding that Congress end aid to Israel.

Congresswoman Tlaib: 'Congress must stop funding Israel'

President Herzog to address joint session of Congress

Israeli President to address Congress next month.

President Herzog to address joint session of Congress

'Double standards towards Israel is a form of antisemitism'

Prof. Eugene Kontorovich of the Kohelet Policy Forum, testifies at the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

'Double standards towards Israel is a form of antisemitism'

Watch Live: US Congress discusses Anti-Semitism in UN, PA, and NGOs

Natan Sharansky joins discussion in House Foreign Affairs Committee on antisemitism at the UN, PA, and NGOs.

US Congress discusses Anti-Semitism in UN, PA, and NGOs

GOP seeks to fine Adam Schiff $16 million for false Trump-Russia collusion claim

GOP rep. introduces resolution to force Schiff to repay cost of investigation into allegation, which he pushed in media appearances.

GOP seeks to fine Schiff $16MM for Trump-Russia collusion claim

Jewish NY state senator files to run against Rep. George Santos

Ex-state Senator Anna Kaplan has been a leading voice calling for disgraced Rep. Santos to resign.

Jewish NY state senator files to run against Rep. George Santos

Congressmen call for increased funding for antisemitism envoy

Bipartisan letter to head of House Appropriations Subcommittee requests $500,000 more for Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.

Congressmen call for increased funding for antisemitism envoy

House measure for secular, democratic Iran gains bipartisan support

GOP resolution for democratic, non-nuclear Iran receives majority support in House of Representatives, including 75 Democrats.

House bill for secular, democratic Iran gains bipartisan support

Jewish actor Ben Savage to run for Congress in California

'Boy Meets World' star hoping to win seat California currently held by Rep. Adam Schiff.

Jewish actor Ben Savage to run for Congress in California

Top US lawmakers briefed on probes of classified documents

Top lawmakers in Congress briefed on investigations into classified documents found in possession of Biden, Trump and Pence.

Top US lawmakers briefed on probes of classified documents

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.

'Remove biased Special Rapporteur'

US Federations urge Congress to allocate funds for security, fight against antisemitism

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

Federations urge Congress to allocate funds for key priorities

David Cicilline, pro-Israel progressive, is leaving Congress

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

David Cicilline, 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.

US Congresswoman attacked in the elevator of her home

ADL calls on Congress to protect Middle East religious minorities

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

ADL calls on Congress to protect Middle East minorities

Jamie Raskin, Jewish Democrat who took lead in impeachment and Jan. 6 hearings, has cancer

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

Jewish Democrat Jamie Raskin has cancer

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.

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

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.

Trump’s tax returns to be released on Friday

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.

Zelenskyy to visit US, address Congress and meet Biden

Washington man leaves antisemitic, threatening voicemails for Congress members

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

Washington man targets Congress with hundreds of voicemails

Congresswoman warns of antisemitism in House of Representatives

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

Congresswoman warns of antisemitism in House of Representatives

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 approves defense bill including Israel aid

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.

Congress works to fast track weapons shipment to Taiwan

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

US Congress passes landmark gun legislation

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

US Congress passes landmark gun legislation