Congress
US Senate blocks Homeland Security funding, raising likelihood of shutdown
The legislation would have provided $64.4 billion through September 30 to cover immigration enforcement and other functions handled by DHS, including airport security and disaster response.
Unredacted Epstein files, deposition plans bring Jewish philanthropist Leslie Wexner into spotlight
Israel bans entry of US members of Eyewitness Palestine, Chikli pushes for stricter regulations
US President Trump signs act to end partial government shutdown
Israel, Gaza and hostages get just brief mention in Trump’s address to Congress
He also briefly spoke of plans for a “Golden Dome” modeled off of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system.
'America is back' Trump declares in first address
Trump touted his barrage of executive orders and actions as a massive success for America, second only to George Washington.
Who is Edan Alexander, the American-Israeli hostage whose parents will be at Trump’s address
President Trump will spotlight Israeli hostages in his speech, with Edan Alexander’s parents attending to keep attention on their son's captivity in Gaza.
Congress must fully fund the Nonprofit Security Grant Program - opinion
History has taught us that the cost of being unprepared is too often measured in the loss of human life.
Yair Lapid reflects on Israel’s survival, strength, fight against antisemitism in AIPAC address
Israeli Opposition leader and Yesh Atid Chair Yair Lapid addresses Congressional Summit
‘Schumer turned his back on Israel’: Van Orden urges American Jews to reconsider their alliances
Van Orden told the Post 'Iran has said, ‘You can’t stop us from getting a nuke.’ Well, that’s just wrong. The US and Israel will never let that happen.'
Jewish critics of Christian allies are hurting Israel - opinion
After October 7, while liberal 'friends' abandoned Israel, Evangelical Christians stood firm. Critics of these partnerships need to face reality: We can't defend Israel's interests alone.
US Senate confirms Trump nominee Gabbard as intelligence chief
The vote was another victory for Trump as he pushes to secure quick Senate approval for all of his nominees for administration positions.
Letters to the Editor, February 12, 2025: Simple answer
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters the fund would be set up within the next 12 months.
