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Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

The decision by the Senate's parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, deals a blow to Trump and his administration, which has sought the money for security purposes related to the ballroom.

US President Donald Trump talks to members of the media while holding up renderings of the planned White House ballroom, aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, March 29, 2026.
FBI Director Kash Patel speaks at the Justice Department, December 4, 2025; illustrative.

Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking

 US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walks to the Senate floor at the US Capitol in Washington, US, October 21, 2021.

This isn’t pro-Israel: Cutting US aid to Israel rewards its enemies - opinion

A view of the dome of the US Capitol building, during a vote in the US House of Representatives.

US House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night vote


Israel-Saudi peace can't happen without Palestinian progress, ex-commanders say

Commanders for Israel's Security endorsed a call by 20 US Senators for any deal between Israel and the Saudis to be conditioned on the Palestinians.

 Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces during a protest in the village of Beit Dajan, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on June 24, 2022

Kirsten Gillibrand: Israel is a vital ally, and I'm proud to support it - opinion

In Israel, the US has an ally on the front lines of the fight against terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and an emboldened Iran.

 The writer (fourth from right) visited Yad Vashem during a trip to Israel earlier this year.

Saudi deal should include West Bank settlement freeze - US Senators say

Among the suggestions is that the deal include provisions to preserve a two-state solution.

 U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) speaks to reporters before attending the weekly Democratic caucus luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 29, 2022.

Dianne Feinstein, long-serving Jewish US senator, dies at 90

Feinstein was a Washington trail-blazer who among other accomplishments became the first woman to head the influential Senate Intelligence Committee.

 US Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) speaks about START Treaty on Capitol Hill in Washington, December 15, 2010

US Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to corruption charges

Menendez, one of two senators representing New Jersey, stepped down from his role as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, as required under his party's rules.

US Senator Bob Menendez.

US Senator Menendez rejects calls to step down from Congress

Menendez has stepped down temporarily from his role as chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) questions Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing in Washington, DC, U.S. July 30, 2020

Netanyahu 'dismantling IDF,' former defense officials tell US senators

The officials sent a letter to members of the Committee on Foreign Relations as Netanyahu headed to the US for the UN General Assembly.

 IDF reservists sign letters stating they will no longer show up for reserve service in light of the government's judicial reform plan. July 18, 2023

Pelosi runs for re-election as Trump vies for 2024 presidency

Pelosi, a Democrat who twice served as House speaker, is the first woman to hold the position that is second in line for the presidency if the president is incapacitated.

 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) leaves her office to announce her decision about her future at the US Capitol in Washington, US, November 17, 2022.

Michigan state senator apologizes for visit to Israel

Michigan State Senator Sylvia Santana said that she "should have exercised better discretion" before going on the trip.

 Senator Sylvia Santana.

No shooter at US Capitol after police fall to 'bad call'

People inside the US Capitol during summer recess were urged to take shelter immediately.

The US Capitol building is seen in Washington, US, November 16, 2021.