Congress
Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking
At a hearing before a Senate budget panel, Patel defended his leadership of the FBI against Democratic accusations that his conduct had undermined national security and demonstrated poor judgment.
One million US dollars in federal grants awarded to California Jewish security initiative
Florida congressional race erupts into widening dispute involving antisemitism, Israel, Azerbaijan
Trump’s White House ballroom 'gift' to America set to cost taxpayers $1 billion
Longtime pro-Israel Democrat Steny Hoyer announces retirement from Congress
Hoyer’s departure deprives Congress of a pro-Israel stalwart at a time when support for Israel is on the decline in both major parties.
Trump administration to overturn Biden's Minnesota mining ban
The move has been in development for much of the past year and involves a complex series of legislative steps that will benefit Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt, and nickel project.
Trump declares he will get impeached if Republicans lose midterms, plans to meet health insurers
Trump spoke to House Republicans at the Kennedy Center, a Washington performing arts center that was recently renamed to include a mention of Trump.
Rep. Randy Fine’s incendiary comments on Muslims alarm many Jews, backed by pro-Israel right
The Florida Republican ignited a new round of controversy with a series of remarks about Palestinians and “mainstream Muslims” that his critics say are not just provocative but amount to “genocidal.”
Kennedy Center demands $1M in damages from musician after canceled Christmas performance - AP
The cancellation followed the White House’s decision last week to rename the center in honor of US President Donald Trump, the Associated Press reported on Friday.
How independent should Israel be of US weapons support as sides dive into MOU? - analysis
From the start, senior Israeli defense officials told The Jerusalem Post Israel was incapable of producing its own fighter jets, such as the F-35.
US House reaches bipartisan majority opposing radio performance tax
The Local Radio Freedom Act crossed a key House majority threshold, reflecting bipartisan resistance to new fees on local radio broadcasters.
US House of Representatives passes bill to expedite permitting for big energy projects
The bill lost support from clean energy advocates after last-minute changes by a small group of Republicans aimed at preserving President Trump's ability to block permitted offshore wind farms.
US House passes Republican healthcare bill without extension of ACA subsidy
Some of the 24 million Americans who buy their health insurance through the ACA program, nicknamed Obamacare, could face sharply higher costs beginning on January 1 without action by Congress.
BBC edit of January 6 speech sparks $10B lawsuit from Trump
Trump has launched a defamation lawsuit against Britain’s BBC, saying edited clips of a January 6 speech created a false impression he incited the US Capitol attack.
