Congress
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.
Trump administration to overturn Biden's Minnesota mining ban
Trump declares he will get impeached if Republicans lose midterms, plans to meet health insurers
Rep. Randy Fine’s incendiary comments on Muslims alarm many Jews, backed by pro-Israel right
Kennedy Center demands $1M in damages from musician after canceled Christmas performance - AP
The cancellation followed the White House’s decision last week to rename the center in honor of US President Donald Trump, the Associated Press reported on Friday.
How independent should Israel be of US weapons support as sides dive into MOU? - analysis
From the start, senior Israeli defense officials told The Jerusalem Post Israel was incapable of producing its own fighter jets, such as the F-35.
US House reaches bipartisan majority opposing radio performance tax
The Local Radio Freedom Act crossed a key House majority threshold, reflecting bipartisan resistance to new fees on local radio broadcasters.
US House of Representatives passes bill to expedite permitting for big energy projects
The bill lost support from clean energy advocates after last-minute changes by a small group of Republicans aimed at preserving President Trump's ability to block permitted offshore wind farms.
US House passes Republican healthcare bill without extension of ACA subsidy
Some of the 24 million Americans who buy their health insurance through the ACA program, nicknamed Obamacare, could face sharply higher costs beginning on January 1 without action by Congress.
BBC edit of January 6 speech sparks $10B lawsuit from Trump
Trump has launched a defamation lawsuit against Britain’s BBC, saying edited clips of a January 6 speech created a false impression he incited the US Capitol attack.
US Congress members sign letter urging Netanyahu to prevent demolition of Palestinian homes
Nearly a quarter of the members of the House of Representatives signed the letter calling the demolition orders to the village cruel, including many from the Jewish caucus.
US lawmakers say Israel hasn't held to account those involved in 2023 strike that killed journalist
US lawmakers accuse Israel of failing to investigate the October 2023 attack on journalists in Lebanon, which killed Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah and wounded others.
Iraq must free itself from Iran or risk losing US aid, Congressman Joe Wilson warns
The Congressman shared, “Iraq has an opportunity to thrive if it changes its behaviour. Congress is ready to back up President Trump with new provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act."
Brad Lander launches run for Congress against pro-Israel Jewish incumbent Dan Goldman
Lander targets Goldman over AIPAC ties in Congressional race, with support from Sanders and Mamdani.
Senators at 'Post' Washington Conference insist support for Israel remains strong and bipartisan
Senator James Risch and Senator Jacky Rosen rejected claims that support for Israel has significantly eroded in the Senate, warned that extremist voices are trying to politicize Israel.
