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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.

Senators Call to Arm Opposition as Tanks Roll on 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.'

DIA Director: Iran Unmoved by Sanctions

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.

UK Chief Rabbi Sacks Delivers Senate 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.

US Senate Opposes PA Statehood Bid

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.

Hackers Attack US Senate Website, Security not Harmed

11 US Senators Vow Support for Israel

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

11 US Senators Vow Support for Israel

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.

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

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.

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

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.

87 Senators Tell Obama: Stand 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.

76 Senators Sign Letter of Support for Israel

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.”

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