US Senate

All 100 Senators attend WH briefing on North Korea

Entire Senate attends WH briefing on North Korea as tensions with rogue nation continue to escalate.

Entire Senate called for WH meeting on North Korea

All 100 Senators asked to attend briefing on deteriorating North Korea situation at White House.

Senate committee to question Jared Kushner on Russia ties

Senate Intelligence Committee to question Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, over ties to Russian officials.

Rubio in Israel: The Jewish state is one of my top priorities

Florida Senator visits Israel as part of Senate delegation, calls trip 'awe-inspiring experience'.

Betsy DeVos narrowly confirmed as education secretary

Vice President Mike Pence breaks Senate tie to confirm Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary, 51-50. OU lauds Devos confirmation.

Rubio will Support Tillerson for Secretary of State

Senator Marco Rubio announced his support on Monday morning for President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, Rex Tillerson.

GOP nets 52nd Senate seat in weekend runoff election

Republican John Kennedy crushes Democrat Foster Campbell in runoff election in Louisiana.

US to give Israel 'largest military aid package in history'

White House responds to pressure by Senate, pledges to offer Israel unprecedented level of military aid.

Republicans Less Sure of Votes Against Iran Deal

Republican senators feel uncertain they will be able to acquire the necessary number of votes to maintain sanctions against Iran.

Iran 'Sales Job' Begins Thursday With Senate Hearings

The Obama administration will begin its effort to sell the Iran nuclear deal to Congress Thursday at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

PM: US Must Fight Islamic Fanatics, From ISIS and Iran

Prime Minister Netanyahu stressed to US Senator David Perdue the need to fight Islamic fanaticism - whatever its source.

A US Senate Candidate's Strange Obsession with Mein Kampf

Why did a fringe, right-wing candidate for South Dakota's Senate seat produce videos featuring copies of Mein Kampf?

‘Settlers’ Answer Kerry – in Washington

The ‘Samaria Foreign Ministry’ meets with U.S. leaders. Congressman: Time to do away with the nonsense about ’67 borders.’

U.S. Senate Passes Immigration Reform

The U.S. Senate passes an immigration reform that will put 11 million undocumented people on a path to earning citizenship.

Cliff Deal Passes Senate Overnight, Onto Republican House

A deal to patch up the US's fiscal crisis will be taken up by lawmakers in the Republican-controlled House after passing in the Senate.

Barak Tells Visiting Senators ‘Deceiving Iran’ Drags its Feet

Iran is trying to deceive the world while dragging its feet, Defense Minister Ehud Barak told visiting U.S. Senators Monday.

US Senate Redefines 'Palestinian Refugee'

The State Department and Jordan are unhappy that US lawmakers want to know how many "Palestinian refugees" actually lived in Israel in 1948

U.S. Senate Approves New Sanctions on Iran

U.S. Senate unanimously approves a package of new economic sanctions on Iran, days before nuclear talks in Baghdad.

US Lawmakers to Probe Underwear Bomb Leaks

Lawmakers from both US parties say leaks about a dramatic CIA operation thwarting an Al-Queda plot demand an investigation.

Top US General Grilled on Iran Strike

For the second time in two weeks Sen. Lindsey Graham took aim at the Pentagon's top man over deteriorating relations with Israel.

Senators Call to Arm Opposition as Tanks Roll on Homs

Senators John McCain and Sen. Lindsey Graham have called for nations to arm Syria's opposition forces as a massacre looms in Homs.

DIA Director: Iran Unmoved by Sanctions

DIA director Lt. Gen. Ronald Burgess told US lawmakers Thursday Iran is 'not close to agreeing to abandon its nuclear program.'

UK Chief Rabbi Sacks Delivers Senate Invocation

The U.S. Senate received a special treat Wednesday, with thte session opened by UK Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, who gave the invocation.

US Senate Opposes PA Statehood Bid

The US senate passed a resolution saying the Obama administration should cut funds to the PA, cast veto, if it seeks statehood at the UN.

Hackers Attack US Senate Website, Security not Harmed

Hackers hit the US Senate web “just for kicks” shortly after the CIA director warned the US faces a ”cyber Pearl Harbor” if security is breached.

11 US Senators Vow Support for Israel

Eleven Republican senators have vowed to continue support for Israel's security.

Peres to U.S. Congress: Thank You for Your Support

President Shimon Peres met with members of the U.S. Congress and Senate. "Your friendship and support are meaningful," he said.

Obama Official Delivers Pro-Israel Speech, Hails 'Iron Dome'

Top US official explains record-breaking aid: "Israel's defense is top US priority." Speech seen as transparent Obama call to pro-Israel voters.

87 Senators Tell Obama: Stand Behind Israel!

An overwhelming majority of the US Senate has signed a letter to President Obama encouraging him to stand strongly behind Israel.

76 Senators Sign Letter of Support for Israel

More than 3/4 of the US Senate sent a strong letter of support for Israel to Secretary Clinton, implying criticism of the Obama administration.

Visiting Senator: Idea of Unilateral PA State ‘Dead on Arrival’

US Sen. Ted Kaufman, visiting in Israel, said that the PA scheme to have the UN declare it to be a state would be “dead on arrival.”