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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
After uproar, NY State Sen. Julia Salazar fires staffer who endorsed Hamas attack
Salazar said that her staffer's comments "do not reflect" the senator or her office.
US Senate Democrats block Republican bid to aid Israel, not Ukraine
The House bill would provide $14.3 billion for Israel as it responds to a deadly Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, but also cut the same amount of money from the IRS.
Senator, Homeland Security chief clash over pro-Hamas DHS employee
The Department of Homeland Security employee had shared images praising Hamas paragliders.
US Senate confirms Jack Lew to be ambassador to Israel
Washington has not had an ambassador to Israel since July, when Tom Nides left the post. Now, former Treasury secretary Jack Lew will take it up.
Las Vegas man charged for antisemitic death threats against Sen. Rosen
The caller lashed out at Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen’s Jewish heritage and her Israel advocacy, according to the charges.
Schumer says US Senate will move quickly on Israel
A confirmation hearing for Jack Lew, the nominee to be the next ambassador to Israel, is scheduled on Wednesday.
Pelosi runs for re-election as Trump vies for 2024 presidency
Pelosi, a Democrat who twice served as House speaker, is the first woman to hold the position that is second in line for the presidency if the president is incapacitated.
Netanyahu talks Iran, Hezbollah, AI with Sen. Daines amid terror wave
Daines visited Jerusalem as concern was high among officials that Iran was purposely inflaming tensions in the West Bank to distract Israel from its pursuit of a nuclear weapons program.
Michigan state senator apologizes for visit to Israel
Michigan State Senator Sylvia Santana said that she "should have exercised better discretion" before going on the trip.
Mitch McConnell freezes mid-sentence at press conference in health scare
McConnell, who has served in the Senate since 1985, fell and suffered a concussion and a broken rib in early March and missed six weeks of Senate action.
