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US Secret Service chief resigns following Trump assassination attempt

Kimberly Cheatle resigned after failing to prevent an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally.

By REUTERS
23/07/2024

Congressman Bowman's defeat reveals divisions in Democratic party over Israel policy

Bowman was bad news for Israel even before he would go on to support the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement against Israel.

Is a bill targeting support for terrorism a necessary tool post-Oct. 7, or authoritarian overreach?

The bill in question passed the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support and will now be considered by the Senate.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
24/05/2024

GOP Congressman to ‘Post’: Bipartisan support for Israel goes back years, ‘I hope it doesn’t stop'

Congressman Calvert introduced the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, with a vote on it expected Thursday.

 Dr. Charles Asher Small, Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism a

Closed-door US House briefing on campus antisemitism hosts ISGAP exec

Congressman James Comer, who had chaired the discussion, thanked Dr. Small and Prof. Bernstein for the new insights they presented on the scourge of antisemitism in universities.

Bernie Sanders, 82, announces run for a fourth Senate term

Sanders announces fourth Senate run: Bernie Sanders, the progressive senator and former presidential candidate, pledges re-election bid, emphasizing domestic and foreign policy priorities.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
07/05/2024

House passes bill that would enshrine IHRA definition into US law

The bill’s passage would mean the definition would apply when officials adjudicate Title VI complaints alleging campus antisemitism.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
02/05/2024

Ritchie Torres, Mike Lawler introduce bill to create campus antisemitism monitors

The lawmakers named the bill the COLUMBIA (College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Investigations and Accountability) Act.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
26/04/2024

Chairman of House Education Committee to Columbia president: We will hold you accountable

"If you do not rectify this danger, then the Committee will not hesitate in holding you accountable," the congresswoman wrote. 

US lawmakers overwhelmingly show support for Israel as it begins retaliation against Iran

The US House overwhelmingly passed a resolution supporting Israel's right to respond to Iranian aggression. Some Democrats criticized Netanyahu's actions, fearing broader conflict.

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