News for Congress Trump sues to block records from Capitol riot probe committeeFormer 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 billSanders 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. WadeThe 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. Mark Milley: I thought US should have left troops in AfghanistanTop American military commanders testify to Congress that they recommended keeping several thousand troops in Afghanistan. Congress – the co-equal and systematic ally of IsraelThe 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.Zionist Org of America calls for Squad members to be removed from Congressional committeesZOA 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 fundingBill 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-19Rep. Tim Ryan tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated, in latest breakthrough case among Congress members.Muslims and Jews join in Congress to press US government for kosher and halal food reliefCongressional 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 prayerHouse 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 passportsKentucky congressman Thomas Massie compares COVID measures to Holocaust, prompting an intern’s resignation. Infrastructure bill includes $50 million in funding for at religious institutionsNew 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 HezbollahUS lawmakers introduce resolution urging EU to fully designate Hezbollah a terrorist organization. In Ohio, Jewish groups push to keep progressive candidate out of congressActivists 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 2022AIPAC-affiliated congressional trips to Israel set for August delayed over Delta variant concerns. Biden to ask Congress to replenish Iron DomeChairman 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 eventUS Congressional caucus focuses on promoting cooperation between Jewish and Latino members of Congress on areas of mutual interest.Fighting for Israel in CongressWith Guardian of the Walls at an end, some USA lawmakers are fighting to protect Israel from criticism for the operation. "Squad" member Ayanna Pressley attacks Israel in speechPressley accuses Israel of "police brutality and state-sanctioned violence" while making no mention of rockets from Hamas and other groups. UFO report expected in June: 'We're under siege'Pentagon whistleblower warns of intelligence failure 'unheard of since 9/11.' Experts cite multiple encounters 'over dozens of years.' Watch: Sen. Ted Cruz struggling to keep his eyes open as Biden stumbles around speechSenator Cruz seen struggling to remain awake during Biden's first address to a joint congressional meeting. Biden: America is on the move againBiden in address to Congress: We will work closely with our allies to address the threats posed by Iran and North Korea.75% of House members back no conditions on aid to IsraelVast majority of lawmakers in House of Representatives reject bid to impose conditions on aid to Israel.Congress – Israel's most systematic and challenging allyCongress has systematically supported Israel and bolstered US-Israel cooperation, expressing the view of most US citizens. And now? Op-ed. Pelosi speaks to NetanyahuUS House Speaker says she spoke to PM "to reaffirm the unbreakable bond between our nations". Coalition for Jewish Values: Anti-Semitism now accepted in CongressOrganization representing over 1,500 rabbis calls for House Democrats to remove Ilhan Omar from position as vice chair of committee. Following a string of controversies, Madison Cawthorn meets with his Jewish constituentsFreshman congressman who bragged about trying to convert Jews to Christianity and visited Hitler's vacation home meets with Jewish leaders.Bipartisan bill, backed by Jewish vets in Congress, would join US, Israel in PTSD researchJewish military veterans among Democrat and Republican lawmakers pushing bill to bring Israeli and US PTSD researchers together. Congresswoman: Gaza rockets prepared me for Capital insurrectionRepresentative Kathy Manning North Carolina says she faced worse than the January 6 attack on the Capitol fleeing rockets in Sderot. Congresswoman blamed deadly forest fire on Rothschild Inc and space lasersNewly-unearthed social media posts by Georgia congresswoman show she accused 'Zionist supremacists' of seeking to replace white Americans. US lawmakers approve waiver for Biden's Defense Secretary pickBoth chambers of Congress approve waiver to permit retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to serve as Secretary of Defense.US COVID-19 bill includes clause about UFOsThe newest aid bill from Congress requires USA military to publicize UFO research. G-d is on our side, who is on theirs?The first daily prayer in Congress invoked, for the first time in 200 years, a pagan deity alongside the Name of G-d. Congress certifies 270 votes, Biden victory sealedUS lawmakers reconvene to certify Joe Biden's victory after session was interrupted by rioters who stormed the Capitol building.Congress joint session to count, certify Electoral College votesU.S. House of Representatives and Senate meet in joint session to tally results of Electoral College ballots for President and VP. New congresswoman vows to hold onto her Glock at Capitol HillCongresswoman from Rifle, Colorado announces plans to bring her handgun with her to Washington DC - drawing rebuke from local police chief. Trump criticizes Congress over COVID relief billUS President calls on both chambers to send a new bill with an increase in stimulus money for Americans.Congress reaches deal on COVID-19 relief packageRepublicans and Democrats strike deal on a nearly $900 billion COVID-19 relief package. Republican lawmaker: Remove Tlaib from all congressional committeesRep. Guy Reschenthaler calls for removal of Rep. Rashida Tlaib from all committees due to her anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric. Is the Sudan-Israel deal in jeopardy?New York Times reports Sudan is demanding US Congress approve legislation protecting it from terror-related lawsuits by year's end. The Freedom Squad: 'Natural alliance based on love for America'Fox News interviews newly-elected Rep congresswoman from NY, who says she and other refugees from Cuba elected to office will fight Dems.Congress to consider bill to provide Israel with bunker buster bombsBipartisan bill would allow sale of most powerful bombs in US arsenal to Israel in event Iran reaches nuclear breakout point.Overwhelming bipartisan support for Abraham Accords91 senators and 372 house representatives have cosponsored two resolutions supporting the Abraham Accords between Israel, UAE and Bahrain 'Israel must maintain a qualitative military edge'US Rep. Brad Schneider: There's bipartisan consensus in Washington, Israel's security concerns are a top priority on Capitol Hill. MK Yaalon briefs US Congress on recent peace dealsMK Yaalon briefs Congressional Israel Allies Caucus on security implications of recent peace deals and steps toward normalization. Congressional candidate Julie Hall, an Air Force Colonel (ret.) who loves AmericaJulie Hall, contender for Congress in Massachusetts' 4th district is for law and order, decries antisemitism and admires Israel. Op-ed. 'My chances of winning congressional race get better every day'Maryland congressional candidate Kimberly Klacik (R) discusses endorsement from President Trump and state of her Congress race. Congress blocked arms sales to Turkey for 2 yearsBipartisan group of congressmen block military deals with Turkish government after Turkey purchases Russian S-400 system. Rep. Dan Crenshaw: Democrats falling for anti-Israel narrativeRepublican congressman from Texas says Democratic party views world through lens of 'oppressor vs oppressed,' coloring views on Israel. Trump vetoes Iran war powers resolutionTrump vetoes "insulting" resolution aimed at constraining his ability to take military action against Iran. Meet the former Israeli resident now running for CongressGuido Weiss releases Hebrew political ad in the US, hoping to win over Israeli expats living in south Florida. House passes coronavirus relief packageTwo days after the Senate, the House of Representatives also passes historic $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. Second US lawmaker tests positive for coronavirusRep. Ben McAdams of Utah says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is in self-quarantine. Florida congressman tests positive for coronavirusRep. Mario Diaz-Balart becomes first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for COVID-19. |
