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
Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg launches bid for New York’s 12th District congressional seat
“We deserve better, and we can do better, and it starts with the Democratic Party winning back control of the House of Representatives,” Schlossberg said.
US strikes on two drug-carrying vessels in Pacific kill six, Hegseth says
"These vessels were known by our intelligence to be associated with illicit narcotics smuggling," Hegseth said in a post on X/Twitter.
Government shutdown officially becomes longest in US history
Over 1 million federal workers have not received a paycheck, even though as many as 737,000 have continued to work through the shutdown.
Nancy Pelosi, first woman to serve as US House speaker, to retire from Congress
Pelosi has been at the forefront in battling for control of the House and especially taking on Republican Donald Trump, who feuded with her in his first presidential term from 2017-2020.
US Supreme Court casts doubt on legality of Trump's global tariffs
US Supreme Court questions whether Trump can use a 1977 law intended for national emergencies to impose his global tariffs without congressional approval.
Massachusetts congressman returns AIPAC donations, refuses further support
AIPAC emphasized that its member base was made up of American citizens - Republicans, Democrats, and independents - who wanted to advance policies that strengthened US-Israel ties.
Ro Khanna distances himself after posting documentary clip featuring antisemitic influencer
The documentary, titled “Investigating Israeli Influence on US Politics” and made by the popular YouTuber Tommy G, takes aim at AIPAC and what it says is Israel’s influence over American policy.
Rabbi urges US Congress to reject permanent extension of Caesar Act
The Syrian Jewish community—absent for more than three decades—will not be able to revive its heritage or return to the country under such a restrictive economic environment, according to critics.
No. 24: Norman Brownstein, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Josh Gottheimer: Lobbying for Israel in DC
Norman Brownstein, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Josh Gottheimer all provide extensive pro-Israel voices on Capitol Hill.
Trump admin pushing Congress to approve $6 billion weapons sale to Israel
The request includes a $3.8 billion deal for 30 AH-64 Apache helicopters, which would double Israel's current supply.
