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
US Congress members sign letter urging Netanyahu to prevent demolition of Palestinian homes
Nearly a quarter of the members of the House of Representatives signed the letter calling the demolition orders to the village cruel, including many from the Jewish caucus.
US lawmakers say Israel hasn't held to account those involved in 2023 strike that killed journalist
US lawmakers accuse Israel of failing to investigate the October 2023 attack on journalists in Lebanon, which killed Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah and wounded others.
Iraq must free itself from Iran or risk losing US aid, Congressman Joe Wilson warns
The Congressman shared, “Iraq has an opportunity to thrive if it changes its behaviour. Congress is ready to back up President Trump with new provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act."
Brad Lander launches run for Congress against pro-Israel Jewish incumbent Dan Goldman
Lander targets Goldman over AIPAC ties in Congressional race, with support from Sanders and Mamdani.
Senators at 'Post' Washington Conference insist support for Israel remains strong and bipartisan
Senator James Risch and Senator Jacky Rosen rejected claims that support for Israel has significantly eroded in the Senate, warned that extremist voices are trying to politicize Israel.
Rep. Lawler letter asking Netanyahu to exempt dual citizens from draft dodging arrests resurfaces
Lawler’s letter, now circulating again, asked Israel to safeguard the mobility of US-Israel dual citizens impacted by attorney-general directives linked to haredi draft evasion.
US federal judge temporarily blocks courts from using files seized in dismissed ex-FBI chief case
The ruling by US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly remains in effect through December 12 or until further court action.
US senators unveil bill to prevent easing of curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China
"Denying Beijing access to (the best American) AI chips is essential to our national security," Republican Senator Pete Ricketts said in a statement.
US Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas voting map
The Supreme Court reinstated Texas’s GOP drawn electoral map, a move that could shift multiple House seats and intensify the 2026 battle for control of Congress.
Democrats troubled by video of US strike on Caribbean drug boat, Republicans defend attack
The second strike, ordered by Admiral Frank Bradley, led some lawmakers to suggest that the US may have violated the law of war.
