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Congress aware of ‘serious national security threat'

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence chairman Mike Turner calls on Pres. Biden to declassify info on national security threat 'so that Congress, the Administration, and our allies can openly discuss the actions necessary to respond to this threat.'

Congress aware of ‘serious national security threat'

Biden to meet Congress leaders, discuss Israel aid

National security supplemental package that includes funding for Ukraine and Israel has been in flux due to disagreements between Democrats and Republicans.

Biden to meet Congress leaders, discuss Israel aid

Hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress

Two Republican-led House committees vote to approve a report recommending contempt of Congress resolution against President's son.

Hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress

'Reject the military aid to Israel'

Senator Bernie Sanders calls on Congress not to approve aid to Israel "to continue its brutal war against the Palestinian people".

'Reject the military aid to Israel'

Democrat criticizes US weapons transfer to Israel

Senator Tim Kaine criticizes Biden administration’s announcement that it will transfer munitions to Israel, bypassing Congress.

Democrat criticizes US weapons transfer to Israel

House Republicans launch probe into colleges' antisemitism

Investigation follows hearing in which University Presidents refuse to say if calls for genocide against Jews violate university policy.

House Republicans launch probe into colleges' antisemitism

Congressional hearing on campus antisemitism

House Committee on Education holds hearing with heads of university on how they confront rising antisemitism on campus in last 2 months.

Congressional hearing on campus antisemitism

Urge Congress like never before!

Join the unified campaign to send 100,000 letters to Congress to stand with Israel.

Urge Congress like never before!

Biden seeks $200 million for security for Jews and Muslims

President asks Congress to increase funding to Nonprofit Security Grant Program amid 400% increase in antisemitic incidents in the US.

Biden seeks $200 million for security for Jews and Muslims

Mike Johnson elected House Speaker, pledges to support Israel

Louisiana Rep. elected as House Speaker after 3 weeks of paralysis in Congress, says 1st act will be to pass resolution supporting Israel.

Mike Johnson elected House Speaker, pledges to support Israel

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 Congress speech

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

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 to 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

'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'

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 Schiff $16MM for 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 bill 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

'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'

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.

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 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

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.

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

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 targets Congress with hundreds of voicemails

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

'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!'

'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

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.

Republicans in Congress condemn Biden for upgrading PA Unit

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.

Rudy Giuliani will not testify at January 6 committee

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.

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

Zelenskyy begs US Congress for aid

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

Zelenskyy begs US Congress for aid

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.

Congressmen raise concerns over Iran nuclear deal

Pelosi to lead Congressional delegation to Israel

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

Pelosi to lead Congressional delegation to Israel

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.

Is it time for an Orthodox Jewish woman in Congress?

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.

AOC staffer calls Israel a 'racist European ethnostate'

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.

Rabbinic group calls for Congress to respect 'family values'

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.

2 Democratic lawmakers carjacked at gunpoint within 24 hours