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 rejects Bernie Sanders-led effort to block arms sales to Israel
The Senate voted 82-15 and 83-15 to reject two resolutions of disapproval over sales of massive bombs and other offensive military equipment.
US Senate committee investigating AMP for alleged Hamas connections
US Senate investigates American Muslims for Palestine over alleged Hamas ties and campus links, raising concerns about student safety and extremist influence.
Trump compares Chuck Schumer to Palestinians in Truth Social post
Trump appeared to insult both the Palestinian people and the US Senate Minority Leader, a New York Jew, in his post on Truth Social on Thursday.
New resolution calls for US, Israel to 'keep all options' on the table to counter nuclear Iran
Iran-hawk Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) led the resolution along with Sens. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) and Reps. Moskowitz (D-FL) and Lawler (R-NY).
US Senate blocks bill to sanction International Criminal Court
The chamber voted 54-45, meaning the measure, which had already passed the Republican-majority House of Representatives could not get the 60 yes votes needed.
Jewish groups engage new Congress on Israel, antisemitism, and security
Jewish advocates met with new and returning members of Congress, emphasizing priorities on Israel, combating antisemitism, and security policies as the new session kicked off on Capitol Hill.
'Inconceivable': Pennsylvania senator mistakes Star Wars prop for drone
This was not the drone he was looking for.
Biden backs Israel at UN and in Senate, even as party divisions persist - analysis
The White House made clear to Senate Democrats that it was opposed to Sanders’s initiative that would have embargoed future arms sales to Israel.
FBI, DHS leaders decline to testify publicly about threats facing US
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters called their refusal to publicly testify a "shocking departure" that runs counter to 15 years of precedent.
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.
