House of Representatives

Antisemitic House Democratic candidate loses Texas race

Texas Democrat Johnny Garcia wins primary runoff, defeating rival Maureen Galindo who threatened to jail Zionists.

House Democratic candidate calls to create prison for Zionists

Texas Congressional candidate Maureen Galindo stated that she would convert an ICE facility into a prison for Zionists where 'most Zionists' would be castrated.

House rejects third attempt to limit Trump's Iran authority

US House of Representatives rejects measure to curb President Trump’s Iran war powers, voting to a 212-212 tie.

House narrowly rejects bid to force Iran withdrawal on Trump

US House of Representatives rejects, by a single vote, a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes continued military action.

House blocks bid to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

House rejects a measure to curb President Donald Trump’s authority to wage war in Iran without congressional approval.

House panel moves to hold Clintons in criminal contempt

House Oversight votes to recommend criminal contempt charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton over the Epstein probe.

House passes $900B defense bill with major pro-Israel provisions

House passes a $900B defense bill with a troop pay raise and major pro-Israel funding, advancing missile defense, tech cooperation, and global security provisions to the Senate.

House shifts Israel defense funds to Arrow 3 in 2026 NDAA

The House of Representatives’ 2026 defense bill cuts Iron Dome funding, boosts Arrow 3 missile defense, expands Israel cooperation on tunnels and drones, and sets $901B in overall US defense spending.

House panel pushes Trump:

Label Muslim Brotherhood a terror group

House Foreign Affairs Committee advances a bipartisan bill urging President Trump to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group.

US House passes bill barring October 7 attackers from entering US

The US House passes a bill barring Hamas Oct. 7 attackers from entering the US. Democrats back the measure but oppose amending immigration law to cite specific terror acts.

Trump signs bill ending historic 43-day shutdown

Trump signs into law the bill ending the 43-day government shutdown, after the House of Representatives approved it by a majority of 222 to 209.

178 Congressional Democrats warn Israel against annexation

Large majority of House Democrats sign letter warning Israel against responding to unilateral recognition of 'Palestine' by applying sovereignty to any part of Judea and Samaria.

US House probes teachers' union for spreading antisemitism

US House committee investigating the National Education Association (NEA) for alleged antisemitism, citing the union's anti-Israel handbook and controversial ADL boycott vote.

Congress:

Reps introduce resolution condemning 'Globalize the Intifada'

Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer and GOP Rep. Rudy Yakym co-sponsor resolution condemning the slogan 'Globalize the Intifada' as antisemitic and a call for violence.

422-6

House rejects MTG bill slashing $500 million to Israel

Over 200 Republicans and 200 Democrats vote down amendment by radical Georgia Rep. calling for cutting funding for Iron Dome and other military aid to Israel.

US lawmakers to UNHRC:

'Reject reappointment of Francesca Albanese'

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and fellow lawmakers urge UNHRC President Jürg Lauber to reject Francesca Albanese’s reappointment, citing her inflammatory comments on Israel and alleged violations of the UN code of conduct.

Fearing US sanctions

ICC implements measures to protect its staff

Two sources say the ICC has implemented measures to protect its staff from potential US sanctions, including paying salaries three months in advance.

House Speaker announces new subcommittee to probe January 6

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces establishment of new select subcommittee to investigate the events leading up to and following the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

Human Rights Expert:

'Francesca Albanese is the 21st-century Joseph Goebbels'

Professor Anne Bayefsky of Touro University and Human Rights Voices speaks with Arutz Sheva about the appeal by UN officials against the US bill imposing sanctions on the ICC.

House passes bill imposing sanctions on ICC over arrest warrants

House of Representatives passes Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, in response to its arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Speaker Johnson announces:

House to vote on ICC sanctions bill this week

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces the House will approve sanctions against ICC and its Chief Prosecutor following arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: We will not tolerate rogue actors who circumvent international law to attack Israel and threaten America.

House rejects GOP stopgap funding bill, shutdown looms

House of Representatives votes down GOP's temporary funding bill which replaced an earlier deal that had been criticized by Trump.

Funds for US-Israel cooperation

House approves annual defense bill

US House of Representatives approves annual defense bill, which allocates substantial funding for Israel-related initiatives, by a 281-140 majority.

Pro-Israel Rep. Brian Mast to lead Foreign Affairs Committee

Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.), who has volunteered with the IDF and has spoken out firmly for Israel, was selected to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

House Speaker Johnson:

'Biden and Harris are still withholding weapons to Israel'

House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Biden and Harris following the announcement of the ceasefire in Lebanon: They repeatedly appeased Iran. It is President Trump’s Administration that will pave the way to lasting peace.

2024 US elections:

Republicans secure control of House of Representatives

The Associated Press and Fox News project that the GOP has secured the 218 House victories that make up the majority, with nine races yet to be called.

Republicans endorse House Speaker Johnson for second term

Meanwhile, Senator Tom Cotton secures the position of Senate Republican Conference Chair.

US: Bill targeting terror-supporting nonprofits to go up for vote

US House set to vote on bill targeting nonprofits accused of supporting terrorism.

Half of Democrats absent from Netanyahu's address

Axios found that only about 100 House Democrats and 28 Senate Democrats were present in the House Chamber when Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress, meaning that nearly half of the party's representatives and senators were missing.

House Speaker Johnson:

'The American people deserve to know the truth'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson promises full investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

House Oversight Committee subpoenas top Biden aides

GOP-led House Oversight Committee subpoenas three senior White House aides, demanding they sit for depositions regarding President Joe Biden's health.

Over warrants for Israelis

House approves bill to sanction ICC officials

US House of Representatives passes legislation that would sanction International Criminal Court for requesting arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials.

White House to Stefanik:

'There has been no better friend to Israel than President Biden'

White House fires back at at Rep. Elise Stefanik after she criticized Biden during her speech at the Knesset.

16 Democrats vote in favor

House rebukes Biden for withholding Israel aid

Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which condemns Biden's posture on Israel’s military action in Gaza, passes in a 224 to 187 vote. Biden has already said he will veto the bill if it clears the Senate.

After anti-Israel comment:

Omar faces censure motion at the House

Rep. Don Bacon introduces motion to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, who referred to some Jewish students as "pro-genocide".

Amid campus protests

US House approves antisemitism bill

House of Representatives approves bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act by a majority of 320 to 91.

Unless it is sold

House passes legislation that would ban TikTok

US House of Representatives passes legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake within a year.

'The US-Israel alliance is critical'

Ambassador Herzog thanks House for approving aid bill

Israel’s Ambassador to the US thanks House of Representatives for approving bill to provide billions of dollars in military aid for Israel: We live in a dangerous world and the US-Israel alliance is all the more critical at this time.

House approves:

'From the River to the Sea' is antisemitic

US House of Representatives passes, by a majority of 377 to 44, a resolution condemning the chant “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free” as antisemitic.

Rutgers added to House probe of campus antisemitism

House Education Committee says it has sent a letter to Rutgers University requesting information regarding its handling of antisemitism on campus.

PM to US congressmen:

'We have to win. There is no substitute for victory'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with a bipartisan delegation of congressmen and briefed them on the war in Gaza. 'It's very important for us to maintain bipartisan support at all times, but especially in these trying times.'

Bipartisan support:

House approves bill that could ban TikTok

House of Representatives approves bill that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok by a majority of 352 to 65. It is not yet clear what how the bill will fare in the Senate.

House lawmakers advances bill banning TikTok

US House lawmakers vote to advance a bill that would ban TikTok from US app stores unless ByteDance divests the company.

Harvard subpoenaed in House antisemitism probe

House Education and the Workforce Committee subpoenas Harvard University for alleged obstruction of antisemitism investigation.

Tlaib votes 'present'

House condemns Hamas' sexual violence

House of Representatives passes bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas terrorists’ use of rape and sexual violence during and since October 7.

House votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary

House votes to impeach Mayorkas by a narrow majority of 214-213. The matter would next go to the Senate for a trial, but it may be indefinitely shelved to a committee.

Columbia U. added to House antisemitism probe

Congressional committee probing campus antisemitism expands its investigation to include Columbia University.

House Speaker:

'Jewish people deserve to live in their homeland'

House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson hosts Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Also in attendance: Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, and family members of hostages being held captive by Hamas.

Vote falls short

House fails to pass standalone Israel aid bill

Democrats reject the measure, saying they want a vote on a broader measure that would also provide assistance to Ukraine and new money for border security.

Biden threatens to veto House's Israel aid bill

The Biden administration opposes the legislation due to the fact that it supports a broader bill which provides assistance to both Ukraine and Israel while providing new funds for border security.

House Speaker:

'House will vote on Israel aid bill next week'

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces standalone $17.6 billion Israel aid bill. White House: A ploy which does nothing.

Congress bans Hamas from entering USA

A bill barring anyone who took part in the October 7th massacre or participating organizations passed by a vote of 422 to 2, with one abstention.

314 to 108 majority

US House votes to avoid government shutdown

House of Representatives votes to advance a short-term government funding extension. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden's desk.

House Republicans demand answers from UNRWA chief

House Foreign Affairs Committee seeks testimony from UNRWA Director-General on the organization's aid to Hamas.

House committees recommend:

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.

Antisemitism probe:

House panel seeks documents from Harvard

House of Representatives panel gives Harvard two weeks to produce list of documents related to a probe on antisemitism at the school.

House condemns antisemitism on college campuses

House of Representatives passes bipartisan resolution denouncing university presidents who testified before Congress last week.

House votes to authorize impeachment inquiry into Biden

House of Representatives votes to authorize its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The vote was along party lines.

House approves resolution condemning antisemitism

Measure passes by vote of 311 to 14, Some Democrats take issue with language stating that “anti-Zionism is antisemitism.”

House passes bill to block Iran from unfrozen $6 billion

House of Representatives passes bill that would permanently freeze $6 billion that was opened to Iran as part of prisoner swap.