 Live: Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearingThe Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett kick off. Samaria Regional Council head: Pray for senator who contracted COVID-19Yossi Dagan: Mike Lee is one of the most sympathetic senators for the State of Israel. Pray for his recovery. Live: Senate leaders remember Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgSenate pays tribute to Justice Ginsburg following her passing. Senate Republicans dismiss Trump suggestion to delay electionsTrump suggested in a tweet earlier that the US should delay its presidential election over concerns about mail-in voting. AIPAC petition urges Senate oppose effort to restrict Israel aid'Amendment politicizes support for Israeli security, goes far beyond current law in ways that damage US interests, risk Israel's security.' Senate bill would ban US funding from being used for sovereigntyAmendment to bill introduced Democrat Chris Van Hollen would ban US assistance to Israel from being used for sovereignty move. Senate Democrats warn Netanyahu and Gantz against sovereignty19 Senate Democrats write letter to PM and Defense Minister, warn that sovereignty move would place Israel at risk. Senate legislation would expand US-Israeli partnerships on COVID-19Bill submitted by Senator Ted Cruz would enhance partnerships on COVID-19 projects and lessen dependence on China. Live: Dr. Fauci testifies before Senate on coronavirus responseSenate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions Committee holds hearing on "COVID-19: Safely Getting Back to Work and Back to School." Senate fails to override Trump veto of war powers resolutionUS Senate fails to override President Donald Trump's veto of measure that would have limited his power to attack Iran. Senate confirms hasidic Jew as Treasury assistant secretaryMitchell Allen Silk becomes first hasidic Jew confirmed to senior administration position by the US Senate. Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus packageMassive stimulus package passed by Senate by a majority of 96-0 and will now be passed to the House of Representatives. Senate votes to rein in Trump on IranEight Senate Republicans vote with Democrats on resolution to rein in President Trump's ability to take military action against Iran. Impeachment: Senate expected to acquit Trump next weekUS Senate votes down motion to bring additional witnesses, documents, paving the way for Pres. Trump's acquittal. Trump’s lawyers urge 'swift' rejection of impeachment chargesUS President's lawyers file brief urging the Senate to reject the impeachment charges against him. Trump’s Senate impeachment trial beginsSenate conducts ceremonial functions of the impeachment trial before actual arguments get underway next Tuesday.Articles of impeachment delivered to SenateArticles of impeachment expected to be formally read to the Senate on Thursday, trial scheduled to open next Tuesday. Impeachment trial against Trump to begin next weekSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Senate will begin debating an organizing resolution to start impeachment trial next Tuesday. US senators introduce bill to provide $3.3 billion to IsraelThe legislation, co-sponsored by Marco Rubio and Chris Coons, would codify 2016 Memorandum of Understanding into low. Bolton willing to testify in impeachment trial if subpoenaedFormer White House national security adviser willing to testify, if he is subpoenaed, in the Senate's impeachment trial of President Trump. Pelosi’s impeachment cloud is “Clear and Present Danger”House Speaker Pelosi's faiure to promptly deliver the alleged Articles of Impeachment to the Senate creates a dangerous cloud of uncertainty over the office of the Commander in Chief. State Department rejects Senate recognition of Armenian genocide"The position of the Administration has not changed," says State Dept. after Senate recognizes mass killings of Armenians as genocide.Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian genocideSenate unanimously passes resolution that recognizes as a genocide the mass killings of Armenians a century ago. Senate committee approves Turkey sanctions billSenate Foreign Relations Committee passes legislation to impose sanctions on Turkey over S-400 purchase. White House: Trump wants Senate trialWhite House spokesman says Senate is the only place where Trump would receive due process.Senate Majority Leader: Can't see us removing TrumpSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he can't see any scenario in which the Senate votes to remove Trump from office.Senate to pass resolution recognizing Kristallnacht?Senate to vote on Kristallnacht memorial resolution condemning anti-Semitism. Live: Senate hearing on 'Threats to the Homeland'Senate Homeland Security Committee holds a hearing on "Threats to the Homeland." Senate candidate: 'Israeli lobby' controls Republican partyJason Lewis, candidate for Senate in Minnesota, accused Republicans of ‘dual loyalty’ to Israel. US Senate confirms Kelly Craft as UN ambassadorSenate votes 56-34 to confirm Kelly Craft to replace Nikki Haley. Senate fails to override Trump's veto on arms sales to SaudisUS Senate fails to override Trump's vetoes of resolutions blocking his arms deal with Saudi Arabia.Senate legislation would help care for Holocaust survivorsBipartisan bill introduced in Senate to prioritize health, nutrition services for Holocaust survivors so they can live in their own homes. Senate confirms Mark Esper as Defense SecretarySenate votes to confirm Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Mark Esper, by majority of 90 to 8.Senate passes bipartisan resolution condemning anti-SemitismSenate unanimously passes resolution by Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Kaine condemning all forms of anti-Semitism.Will the US reinstate funding for 'peace dialogue?'AIPAC and J Street support bipartisan effort to restore funds for Israeli-Palestinian peace dialogue. US senators against Judea and Samaria annexationDemocratic senators submit resolution that openly opposes Israeli annexation of parts of Judea and Samaria. Republican senators push for protections for Israeli AmericansGOP lawmakers introduce bill to recognize Israeli-Americans as group protected from discrimination.Republicans to introduce two bills against anti-SemitismSenate Republicans set to introduce two bills that oppose anti-Semitism in wake of controversy surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar. Senate votes to end support for Saudis in YemenDespite Trump's objection, Senate votes to end support for the Saudi Arabian-led war effort in Yemen. Senate approves bill including anti-BDS measures, aid to IsraelSenate approves by 77-23 majority a bill that codifies defense assistance to Israel and provides legal cover to states that target BDS. Senate breaks with Trump on SyriaRepublican-led Senate approves symbolic legislation opposing abrupt withdrawal of troops from Syria and Afghanistan. Senate opposes withdrawal from Syria and AfghanistanRepublican-led Senate advances largely symbolic legislation opposing plans for any abrupt withdrawal of troops from Syria and Afghanistan. Senate advances aid to Israel, anti-BDS legislationUS Senate advances bill that codifies assistance for Israel and protects states that ban BDS and which was blocked by Democrats earlier. 'Boycott the boycotters'Israel's UN ambassador welcomes Senate bill that affirms the right of states to enact anti-BDS laws.Senate calls to end US support for war in YemenAmid tensions over Khashoggi murder, US Senate approves resolution to end support for Saudi-led war in Yemen. A bipartisan opportunity for Congress?The midterm elections exposed deep divides in American society along racial, gender and geographical lines. Can the parties get above them? The critical November 2018 mid-term US electionAfter the elections, will Trump be a coattail – or an anchor chained – President? 'Republican enthusiasm even greater now than in 2016''I'm optimistic.' Marc Zell, chief of Republicans Overseas Israel, says GOP poised to expand majority in Senate, could keep House. Senate approves sanctions against use of human shieldsBill by Senators Ted Cruz and Joe Donnelly sanctions those who use human shields, including Hamas and Hezbollah.Dems got their wish — wimpy Jeff FlakeThey needed a softie, a man who cries easily, a girly-boy, a patsy, a Republican with no guts, no loyalty, a Trudeau look-alike and sound-like, to switch sides. Senate advances Kavanaugh nominationSenate Judiciary Committee votes to advance Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. Feinstein refers Kavanaugh high school investigation to FBISen. Dianne Feinstein reveals anonymous allegations against Trump Supreme Court nominee just before confirmation vote. Sheldon Adelson gives $25 million to Republican-aligned groupIn bid to preserve Senate majority, Jewish philanthropist funds PAC in effort to stave off Democratic gains in upcoming midterms. How to hack a voting machine in less than two minutesRachel Tobac reports from DefCon hacking conference how easy it is to break into voting machines in 18 states used in Senate elections.U.S. lawmakers urged to back bill calling out Hamas, HezbollahAIPAC and ADL are urging lawmakers to co-sponsor Senate bill targeting Hezbollah and Hamas for using human shields. Senate solidifies aid package for IsraelSenate approves measure that codifies $38 billion defense aid package for Israel into law. 'Senate will confirm Trump's Supreme Court pick before midterms'Despite Democratic opposition, Senate leader confident nomination will pass this summer. |
