Senators to Biden: Do not accept Israel into the Visa Waiver Program
15 Democratic senators claim Israel is not abiding by its commitments and as such should not be accepted to Visa Waiver Program.
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GOP senators urge EU to designate IRGC as terror group
Letter to EU calls for sanctions against Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps for selling drones to Russia and 'sowing terror in the West.'
GOP Sen Jim Risch decries federal funding of campus antisemitism
Senate Republicans question years of Department of Education funding of campus antisemitic activities.
Nine Democratic senators visit and pray at Western Wall
Senator Chuck Schumer and Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides bring US lawmakers to Western Wall where they meet worshippers.
US Senators back NATO membership for Finland and Sweden
Motion backing NATO membership for Finland and Sweden approved in Senate by an overwhelming majority of 95-1.
Biden assures senators: Sanctions on Iran will be ramped up if no nuclear deal is reached
Biden administration officials assure senators the US would ramp up sanctions on Iran if needed.
Former Republican Senator Orrin Hatch dies at 88
Hatch was the longest serving US senator, representing Utah from 1977 to 2019.
Senators to Biden: Prioritize reversing UNHRC's anti-Israel bias
Bipartisan group of senators urge Biden administration to prioritize reversing UNHRC's discriminatory treatment of Israel.
Republican senators: We will not back new Iran nuclear agreement
49 of 50 Republican senators say emerging nuclear deal weakens sanctions and lessens restrictions on Iran.
Senators working on 'mother of all sanctions' against Russia
Senators Bob Menendez and Jim Risch say they are confident they can pass "massive" sanctions against Russia if it invades Ukraine.
US lawmakers: Add Israel to Visa Waiver Program
Group of Senators sign letter urging Israel’s addition to the US Visa Waiver Program.
Three US Senators intent on blocking $650 million arms sale to Saudi Arabia
Senators Rand Paul, Mike Lee and Bernie Sanders announce move to block Biden's first major arms deal with Saudi Arabia.
US bipartisan delegation spoke with PA about Jerusalem consulate dispute
American bipartisan delegation speaks in Jerusalem regarding tension between Jerusalem and Washington on reopening of PA consulate.
GOP Senators call on Biden to resign over Afghanistan
Senator Josh Hawley and Senator Marsha Blackburn join wave of other Republicans calling on Biden to resign.
GOP senators deeply concerned about WH move to elevate ties with PA
Led by Sen. Marco Rubio, group pushing back against what they see as Biden's undermining of US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
US: New Black-Jewish coalition to tackle racism, anti-Semitism
Cory Booker starts new coalition of Black and Jewish senators to tackle anti-Semitism and racism.
New political group supports 'centrist pro-Israel' candidates
Former AIPAC officials launch bipartisan political action committee.
Israelis tell US not to recognize Israeli sovereignty in Golan?
Reps from Defense Min. reportedly surprise US senators when they recommend to delay bill recognizing Israeli sovereignty in Golan Heights.
Senators not close to new bill on Iran deal
U.S. Senators working to tighten international accord on Iran’s nuclear program say no new bill is imminent.
Rabbis: Western Wall controversy is not about rights at all
Rabbis reject senators' 'inappropriate intervention' in Israeli religious affairs.
Senate rejects ObamaCare repeal proposal
Senators vote 55-45 against proposal that would repeal much of ObamaCare.
Senators call for tighter sanctions on Iran
Bipartisan group of senators introduce bill imposing tighter sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile tests.
Senators: Continue vetoing anti-Israel resolutions
88 senators from both parties urge Obama to maintain policy of vetoing any one-sided Security Council resolutions on the Israeli-PA issue.
Senators acknowledge Jewish Chamber of Commerce
Entrepreneurs, activists and journalists from New York, New Jersey and Maryland visit the Senate to celebrate Jewish Heritage Month.
43 US Senators 'Alarmed' by Reports of Iran Deal
Scathing letter by Republican senators warns Obama against plans to circumvent Congress on a deal with Iran.
88 Senators to Kerry: Hand Gaza to the PA
Senators urge the Obama administration to act to take Gaza away from Hamas and hand it over to the PA.
88 Senators to Obama: Reconsider Aid to PA
In a letter to Obama, an overwhelming majority of Senators point out the presence of terrorist group Hamas in new PA government.
Senators Urge Obama to Stand Firm Against Iran
23 senators urge President Obama to insist on a final agreement in which Iran would not be able to build a nuclear weapon.
U.S. Preparing Sanctions Against Russians
Senate's Foreign Relations Committee holding consultations on imposing sanctions against individual Russians.
Senate Democrats to Wait with Iran Sanctions Bill
Senate Majority Leader Reid wants to see how the Iran-West deal is played out before bringing new sanctions to a vote.
Obama: Now Isn't the Time for New Sanctions
Now would not be the right time for Congress to impose new sanctions on Iran, says Obama, days before nuclear deal to be implemented.
New Iran Sanctions Bill Gains Support
A bill to slap new sanctions on Iran has gained support since December, but probably not enough to prevent Obama from vetoing it.
Obama Threatens Veto on New Iran Sanctions
White House threatened to use its veto power against legislation that would impose new sanctions on Iran.
Senators Demanding Answers on Secret Iran Talks
Lawmakers are raising questions about the secret U.S. diplomacy with Iran that led to last month's nuclear breakthrough.
Two Senators Preparing New Iran Sanctions
Democratic Senator Robert Menendez and Republican Senator Mark Kirk close to agreeing on new Iran sanctions, say aides.
Senators Still Pushing for New Iran Sanctions
U.S. senators are working to pass new sanctions on Iran by end of December, are not buying Obama's warnings.
Republicans Skeptical of Iran Deal
Senators Kirk, Graham and Congressman Cantor voice displeasure with agreement reached at Geneva.
14 U.S. Senators Plan New Sanctions on Iran
Bipartisan group of 14 senators says they plan to slap new set of sanctions on Iran after the Thanksgiving break.
Biden: Iran Sanctions Relief Will be Modest
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden briefs Democratic senators on the negotiations with Iran over its nuclear weapons program.
Obama to Appeal to Senators on Sanctions
Obama will meet key senators, ask them to hold off on passing new sanctions on Iran.
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