US Senate
Former president Obama to join Michigan Senate nominee El-Sayed on campaign trail in Detroit
Abdul El-Sayed announced an October 24 campaign appearance with Barack Obama in Detroit, as Michigan’s Senate race divides Jewish voters.
US senators expect vote before December 13 on Trump's nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia
US Senate unanimously passes bipartisan resolution honoring American October 7 victims
US Senate blocks measure demanding report on rising violence in West Bank
Iran's Islamic regime using Tether cryptocurrency as 'financial lifeline,' US Senate report charges
The report found that 84% of crypto wallets that have been sanctioned by the US transacted in USDT, such as to help the Iranian government move money across its borders and support its currency.
Why is Karl Rove supporting a progressive Jewish candidate in Texas?
What did the only Jew serving in the Texas state house do to earn this distinction? It’s more about what he didn’t do: run for statewide office with a record of spewing racially charged comments.
On Michigan doorsteps, Republicans sell Democrats-as-extremists message with mixed success
In Michigan’s tight Senate race, GOP canvassers are knocking on millions of doors to brand Democrats as radicals and turn out low-propensity voters amid an enthusiasm gap.
US Senate rejects resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The Senate voted 50 to 49 to reject the resolution, which had passed the House of Representatives in July. The vote was largely along party lines.
US Senate candidate El-Sayed evades audience request to denounce IRGC, break silence on Iran
"I haven't heard anything from you about the protesters, Abdul," an audience member said. "That silence had a gaping hole in our community and I want to ask if you regret that silence"
Former US senator Jon Kyl, key author of Jerusalem Embassy Act, dies at 84
In addition to his work securing funding for the Arrow missile defense system, Kyl also fought against former US president Barack Obama’s recognition of a Palestinian state
Hundreds of Michigan Jews pledge to vote for Abdul El-Sayed in open letter
“Some of us are enthusiastic supporters of El-Sayed,” the open letter reads. “Some of us have reservations...We understand that a vote is not a valentine; it’s a strategic chess move."
Sander Levin endorses El-Sayed for Senate despite 'significant disagreement' on Israel
Sander Levin endorses Abdul El-Sayed despite disagreements over Israel, as Michigan Jewish voters remain divided.
US senators seek more information on Trump's Saudi nuclear proposal, letter says
Some Democratic lawmakers and nonproliferation advocates have criticized the nuclear pact for not barring Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or reprocessing nuclear waste.
US senator calls to increase non-profit security grant funding in light of rising antisemitism
Rosen urged Congress to reform the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which helps at-risk houses of worship offset security costs like hiring guards, installing cameras, and reinforcing doors.