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.
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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 Palestinian Affairs 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 votes to hold two 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 to make history 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' in social media post
A staffer for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called Israel a “racist European ethnostate” in a social media post.
Orthodox 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 carjacked 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.'
Report: 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 pressure for 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. Mark 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.
Zionist Org of America calls for Squad members to be removed from Congressional committees
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 and Jews join in Congress to press US government for kosher and 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 includes $50 million in funding for at 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.
In Ohio, 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.
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