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Netanyahu met Republican US Senator Ernst at Jerusalem Office, PMO says

This is the second time Ernst and Netanyahu have met in the last year, with them previously meeting in August 2025, when the war with Hamas was still ongoing in Gaza.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Friday, 23 January 2026), at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with US Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA).
US Senator Lindsey Graham holds a press conference in Jerusalem, November 2024; illustrative.

'Crucial time in the Middle East': Sen. Lindsey Graham to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu

Graham heads to Israel to meet Netanyahu, focusing on strengthening ties and supporting freedom at a pivotal moment for the region.

|ByJAMES GENN
US President Donald Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Michigan, US, January 13, 2026.

Trump, Venezuela's Rodriguez tout positive phone call, Trump finds Senate win

Both leaders described the call as positive. In the US, the Senate blocked a resolution that would have barred Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congress's authorization.

|ByREUTERS
Senator Jacky Rosen is interviewed in Dry Lake Valley, Nevada, June 28, 2021.

Sen. Jacky Rosen calls Iran a global danger, urges tech lifeline for protesters - interview

Nevada senator urges a technological “lifeline” for Iranian protesters and coordinated sanctions to choke Tehran’s revenues in interview with the 'Post.'

|ByAMICHAI STEIN

US House speaker Mike Johnson to visit Israel, address Knesset in late June

Johnson is also expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem during the brief trip.

JUNE 11, 2025ByREUTERS
(L-R) Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and US House Speaker Mike Johson.

US Senate to vote on bill to rein in Trump tariffs as economy contracts

The resolution is co-sponsored by Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, an outspoken critic of Trump's tariff policy.

APRIL 30, 2025ByREUTERS
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 30, 2025.

New US envoy Huckabee celebrates move to Israel with social media post

The US Senate confirmed former Huckabee to be the country’s ambassador to Israel last week, installing a staunch pro-Israel conservative in the high-profile post.

APRIL 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to Israel, testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on March 25, 2025 in Washington, DC.

US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders-led effort to block arms sales to Israel

The Senate voted 82-15 and 83-15 to reject two resolutions of disapproval over sales of massive bombs and other offensive military equipment.

APRIL 3, 2025ByREUTERS
US Senate floor

US Senate committee investigating AMP for alleged Hamas connections

US Senate investigates American Muslims for Palestine over alleged Hamas ties and campus links, raising concerns about student safety and extremist influence.

MARCH 30, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
PRO-PALESTINIAN DEMONSTRATORS hold a rally at Columbia University in New York City on the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, last month.

Trump compares Chuck Schumer to Palestinians in Truth Social post

Trump appeared to insult both the Palestinian people and the US Senate Minority Leader, a New York Jew, in his post on Truth Social on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) during a meeting with the House and Senate Democratic leadership in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, US, December 11, 2018.

New resolution calls for US, Israel to 'keep all options' on the table to counter nuclear Iran

Iran-hawk Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) led the resolution along with Sens. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) and Reps. Moskowitz (D-FL) and Lawler (R-NY). 

JANUARY 31, 2025ByHANNAH SARISOHN
U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives members attend a joint session of Congress to certify Donald Trump's election, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. January 6, 2025.

US Senate blocks bill to sanction International Criminal Court

The chamber voted 54-45, meaning the measure, which had already passed the Republican-majority House of Representatives could not get the 60 yes votes needed.

JANUARY 28, 2025ByHANNAH SARISOHN, REUTERS
The entrance of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seen in The Hague March 3, 2011.

Jewish groups engage new Congress on Israel, antisemitism, and security

Jewish advocates met with new and returning members of Congress, emphasizing priorities on Israel, combating antisemitism, and security policies as the new session kicked off on Capitol Hill.

JANUARY 5, 2025ByHANNAH SARISOHN
AMERICAN AND ISRAELI flags fly during a demonstration in support of Israel at the US Capitol in 2002.

'Inconceivable': Pennsylvania senator mistakes Star Wars prop for drone

This was not the drone he was looking for.

DECEMBER 19, 2024BySHIR PERETS
EHANG’S AUTONOMOUS aerial passenger drone.