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Political standoff causing DHS shutdown delays security grants for synagogues
The grant program has become a cornerstone of security planning for Jewish institutions across the United States, especially in the wake of sometimes deadly attacks.
AIPAC targeting US congressional candidates who want to condition aid to Israel
Trump 'willing to use lethal force' against Iran, White House says
Pahlavi or Khamenei: Iran is at a crossroads - opinion
US elections: Why won't Dr. Oz discuss Israel in his campaign? - opinion
Dr. Mehmet Oz is running for Senate but his campaign is in need of fixing.
Tisha Be'Av with members of the US House of Representatives - opinion
The conversation had gone to places I never expected. And we pledged to speak again sometime soon.
US Senate passes gun safety bill as Supreme Court knocks down handgun limits
In the Senate vote late on Thursday, 15 Republicans joined all 50 Democrats in voting for the bill. It will next go for approval to the House of Representatives.
US Senate poised to move forward on first significant gun legislation in decades
The 80-page bill, announced Tuesday, does not go as far as Democrats including President Biden had sought. But if passed, it would be the most significant action to combat gun violence in years.
32 senators urge the Biden admin. not to downgrade USSC for Israel, PA
“Given continued regional volatility, steadfast high-level US leadership and engagement to support peace and stability in Israel and the West Bank remain in the national security interest of the US."
No deal to end gun violence, US Republican lawmaker says
"The issue that we have here is that we don’t have a bill," Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee told Fox News.
Dr. Oz must clarify his position on Israel - opinion
Dr. Oz has always expressed strong pro-Israel views and has always been a strong friend of the Jewish community. But his campaign failed to strongly articulate what his policies on Israel would be.
New US bill brings together Abraham Accords signatories against Iran
The DEFEND Act aims to "combat Iranian aggression threatening peace" as Iran is "on the one-yard line in their pursuit of a nuclear weapon."
Late Senator Orrin Hatch wore a mezuzah around his neck for 40 years
Former US Senator Orrin Hatch used his Mormon faith to style himself as a lifelong friend of Jews and Israel.
Senate confirms Deborah Lipstadt to serve as next antisemitism envoy
“It is time for the Senate, at long last, to confirm this nominee to fight antisemitism around the world," said Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA).
