US Senate
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.
Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking
This isn’t pro-Israel: Cutting US aid to Israel rewards its enemies - opinion
US House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night vote
US Senate to hold vote Thursday on Republican healthcare plan
The Republican-proposed alternative plan aims to address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies
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.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Yehuda Kaploun as antisemitism envoy
All 12 committee Republicans supported Kaploun, while only two Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada, joined them.
US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon'
After Trump told reporters repeatedly that a land attack would start "very soon," a group of senators filed a resolution to block US military action against Venezuela without congressional approval.
NASA nominee Isaacman returns to Senate, stressing urgency on US lunar strategy
"Last time I sat before you, I introduced myself, my qualifications, and the challenges and opportunities ahead," Jared Isaacman said. "This time, I bring a message of urgency."
US senator pushes ban on dual citizenship, creating uncertainty for Israeli-Americans, olim
Proposing Senator Moreno was born in Bogota, Colombia, and emigrated to the United States with his family as a child. At 18, he became a citizen and renounced his Colombian citizenship.
US Senator Fetterman home after fall and brief hospitalization
Senator John Fetterman is back home after a fall caused by a ventricular fibrillation flare-up, requiring 20 stitches. He thanked UPMC and said he will return to work in DC soon.
US senators demand action as RSF seizes Darfur territory, attacks civilians
Republican and Democratic senators urge President Trump to act against Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after the group’s latest territorial gains and reported attacks on civilians in Darfur.
The troubling case of Amer Ghalib: Trump's Kuwait pick raises red flags - opinion
If dozens of Muslim states are acceptable, if Christian state churches are traditional, then why is one Jewish state too many for Mr. Ghalib to acknowledge?
‘The birth of a new Syria’: US Congress repeals Caesar Act sanctions
The Syrian government welcomed the decision and considered it “a launch toward a new stage of recovery.”
