Congress
US Senate blocks Homeland Security funding, raising likelihood of shutdown
The legislation would have provided $64.4 billion through September 30 to cover immigration enforcement and other functions handled by DHS, including airport security and disaster response.
Unredacted Epstein files, deposition plans bring Jewish philanthropist Leslie Wexner into spotlight
Israel bans entry of US members of Eyewitness Palestine, Chikli pushes for stricter regulations
US President Trump signs act to end partial government shutdown
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.
Peruvian court sentences former President Castillo to over 11 years in prison for rebellion
Peru's political chaos continues: Castillo's jailing brings the total to five former presidents behind bars. Peru has cycled through six presidents since 2018.
Israeli-American 'ShamWow' infomercial icon seeks Texas Republican Congress seat
Shlomi, 61, is an Israeli-American who gained prominence for his role in a popular infomercial in the United States for the cleaning tool, the “ShamWow” towel.
