House of Representatives

Holocaust Memorial Museum board looks to oust Bernie Sanders after years of absence - report

According to records the New York Post claims to have been supplied, Sanders has not attended a single one of the biannual meetings since he was appointed to the position 18 years ago.

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US SENATOR Bernie Sanders speaks at a May Day rally in Philadelphia earlier this month. In a Senate committee meeting, Sanders said: ‘We can agree that antisemitism is unacceptable in all forms, but some of us happen to believe that the response of the Netanyahu government to the Hamas attack is al
US Representative Steny Hoyer speaking during the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference in Washington, DC on March 24, 2019.

Longtime pro-Israel Democrat Steny Hoyer announces retirement from Congress

Hoyer’s departure deprives Congress of a pro-Israel stalwart at a time when support for Israel is on the decline in both major parties.

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US PRESIDENT Donald Trump attends an event to sign an executive order authorizing the construction of an access road to the Ambler mining district in Alaska, at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, October 6, 2025.

Trump administration to overturn Biden's Minnesota mining ban

The move has been in development for much of the past year and involves a complex series of legislative steps that will benefit Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt, and nickel project.

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US PRESIDENT Donald Trump gestures as he addresses House Republicans at their annual issues conference retreat, at the Kennedy Center, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors, in Washington, DC, US, January 6, 2026.

Trump declares he will get impeached if Republicans lose midterms, plans to meet health insurers

Trump spoke to House Republicans at the Kennedy Center, a Washington performing arts center that was recently renamed to include a mention of Trump.

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Epstein emails resurface Trump ties as House petition triggers vote

A House petition to release Epstein case files reached 218 signatures as Rep. Lauren Boebert met White House officials. Newly released emails show Epstein repeatedly referenced Trump.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) holds up a photo of US President Donald Trump with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a meeting of the the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to markup a resolution and report to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress, January 10, 2024; illustrative.

Epstein emails say Trump 'knew about the girls'; new House Democrat pledges file release

The Democrats cite exchanges with author Michael Wolff, a British socialite, and Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend, in questions about President Trump's awareness of Epstein's crimes.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) holds up a photo of US President Donald Trump with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a meeting of the the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to markup a resolution and report to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress, January 10, 2024; illustrative.

US Senate approves deal to end longest government shutdown in history, sends to House

The 60-40 vote passed with the support of nearly all of the chamber's Republicans and eight Democrats.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025ByREUTERS
The US Capitol building is illuminated the night the Senate passed a short-term government funding bill, more than a month into the longest US government shutdown, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 10, 2025.

'She should go back': Trump slams Ilhan Omar over Somalia rally remarks

Trump slams Ilhan Omar after she praised Somalia's president at a Minneapolis rally, calling for her to "go back" to Somalia in a Truth Social post.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Democratic House Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks to supporters after announcing her victory in the Minnesota Democratic Primary election at Nighthawks in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US August 13, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is considering 2028 US presidential run

Newsom has made some moves this year to test the waters for a potential presidential run and has gained prominence within his party in confronting US President Donald Trump on a range of issues.

OCTOBER 26, 2025ByREUTERS
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks near to his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, as they attend a press conference about new legislation aimed at improving nutrition in schools across California, at Belvedere Middle School in Los Angeles, California, US October 8, 2025

Death of Charlie Kirk lays bare deep US political divisions - analysis

After Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University, United States politicians had mixed opinions on how to honor the conservative activist.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025ByREUTERS
A memorial is held for Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed in Utah, at the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. September 10, 2025.

White House says it would support forensic analysis of alleged Trump signature on Epstein letter

Trump told reporters on Tuesday it was not his signature or his speaking style in the note. "That's not my language. It's nonsense," he said.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025ByREUTERS
An anti-Trump protester holding a mask depicting Jeffrey Epstein marches at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 2, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

'Another wonderful secret': House releases contents of Epstein 'birthday book', other records

The House Oversight Committee released Epstein's will and entries from his address book, but comittee Democrats released images of a lewd birthday card reportedly penned by Trump.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) holds up a photo of US President Donald Trump with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a meeting of the the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to markup a resolution and report to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress, January 10, 2024; illustrative.

US Congressional committee opens investigation into CCP-linked anti-Israel group

The Forum was one of the groups protesting in New York City in favor of Hamas the day after the October 7 Massacre, according to committee chairman Rep. Jason Smith.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
US Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) walks through the Capitol building as Republican lawmakers struggle to pass US President Donald Trump's sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, July 2, 2025.

Georgia Rep. to censure Rashida Tlaib over antisemitic, pro-terror remarks at Detroit conference

According to Carter, Tlaib attacked Democrats and Republicans for supporting Israel, describing them as "sellouts."

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
US Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) speaks during a Republican political event about the One Big Beautiful Bill at ALTA Refrigeration in Peachtree City, Georgia, US, August 21, 2025.