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Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war

Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey told reporters that the senior Democrats on the Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees have made the requests to Republican chairmen.

US SEN. Cory Booker (D-NJ) speaks to the media after hearing Congressional briefings on Iran at the US Capitol on March 3, 2026 in Washington, DC.
US President Donald Trump - Operation Epic Fury. March 2, 2026.

US Senate Republicans block bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

US President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Trump says Iran will 'never' have nuclear weapons during State of the Union address

View of debris as the Coast Guard, local, state and federal agencies respond in the aftermath of the collision of American Eagle flight 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into the Potomac River, near Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington DC, January 30, 2025.

US House narrowly fails to pass aviation safety bill drafted after deadly 2025 crash


Sen. Van Hollen supports joint resolutions of disapproval limiting offensive weapons to Israel

Sen. Van Hollen urges pause on offensive weapons to Israel until humanitarian requirements met, while maintaining support for defensive aid like Iron Dome.

Chairman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) delivers opening remarks during a Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee hearing on President Biden’s proposed budget request for the Department of Treasury, with testimony from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, on Capitol Hi

Senate leader threatens ICC sanctions over pending Netanyahu warrants

“The Senate must pass or bill to protect Americans and our allies from wrongful targeting by the ICC. Standing up for our great ally Israel shouldn’t be a partisan issue."

(L-R): International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visits grave of Lubavitcher Rebbe on Election Day

According to Chabad, during her visit, the senator prayed for strength to serve New Yorkers and the safety and security of Jewish communities in New York, Israel, and worldwide.

US senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Adam Schiff wins race for US Senate seat previously held by Dianne Feinstein

The person appointed to serve out Feinstein’s term, Sen. Laphonza Butler, did not run herself. 

 Rep. Adam Schiff talks to the media after voting at McCambridge Recreation Center in Burbank in the race for U.S. Senate that he ultimately won, Nov. 5, 2024.

‘We can’t afford to be silent': US antisemitism envoy tells 'Post' - exclusive

Antisemitism Affairs: US antisemitism envoy Dr. Deborah Lipstadt speaks to the ‘Post’ about the new Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism.

 AS OF September 2024, 42 countries have signed the Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism that Dr. Deborah Lipstadt, the US State Department’s special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, was instrumental in creating.

Sen. Schumer, it’s time for the Senate to turn words into action on antisemitism

Now is the time for the Senate to join the House in passing the Antisemitism Awareness Act. Let’s transform words into action!

 U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters accompanied by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) following the weekly Senate caucus luncheons on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S

US Senator Graham calls for military force against Iran over Hezbollah threats

Senator Lindsey Graham urges US military action against Iran if Hezbollah escalates tensions with Israel, aiming to prevent Iran's nuclear breakout and hold them accountable for proxy actions.

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks at a Republican fundraising dinner in Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. August 5, 2023.

US Senator Lindsey Graham: Iran must be liable for any major Hezbollah attack on Israel - interview

In an interview with "The Post" Graham said that he plans to submit a congressional resolution next week, holding Iran responsible if Hezbollah launches an all-out attack against Israel.

 US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gives a statement to the press, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 29, 2024.

Bipartisan senators condemn ICC, call for complementarity to be honored 

The senators claim the ICC decision will jeopardize peace negotiations in the Middle East.

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).

US House passes Israel aid bill, legislation heads to Senate

The US House approves a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, moving it to the Senate. Despite claims from some Republicans over the national debt, the bill is expected to pass.

 US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) holds a press conference after the Senate passed a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, US, February 13, 2024.