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Involving US troops in Israeli conflicts requires congressional approval, House lawmakers argue

Five progressive lawmakers ask the Biden administration to clarify the US military’s role in Israeli conflicts.

By SVETLANA SHKOLNIKOVA/ TNS
05/11/2024

American voters, this current failed Congress wants your votes

In the wake of Israel’s response to Hamas’s October 7 massacre, Republicans seized the opportunity to portray all Democrats as antisemites and anti-Israel.

Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

His indictment prompted lawmakers to expel him from the House of Representatives in December. "To hell with this place," he said shortly afterward.

By REUTERS
19/08/2024

US House Republicans say Biden committed impeachable offenses

A report by three House committees alleged that Biden profited from an influence-peddling scheme to enrich himself and members of his family through foreign business dealings beginning in 2014.

By REUTERS
19/08/2024

US Secret Service chief resigns following Trump assassination attempt

Kimberly Cheatle resigned after failing to prevent an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally.

By REUTERS
23/07/2024

Congressman Bowman's defeat reveals divisions in Democratic party over Israel policy

Bowman was bad news for Israel even before he would go on to support the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement against Israel.

Is a bill targeting support for terrorism a necessary tool post-Oct. 7, or authoritarian overreach?

The bill in question passed the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support and will now be considered by the Senate.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
24/05/2024

GOP Congressman to ‘Post’: Bipartisan support for Israel goes back years, ‘I hope it doesn’t stop'

Congressman Calvert introduced the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, with a vote on it expected Thursday.

 Dr. Charles Asher Small, Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism a

Closed-door US House briefing on campus antisemitism hosts ISGAP exec

Congressman James Comer, who had chaired the discussion, thanked Dr. Small and Prof. Bernstein for the new insights they presented on the scourge of antisemitism in universities.

Bernie Sanders, 82, announces run for a fourth Senate term

Sanders announces fourth Senate run: Bernie Sanders, the progressive senator and former presidential candidate, pledges re-election bid, emphasizing domestic and foreign policy priorities.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
07/05/2024
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