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Trump administration backs big arms sales to Israel, defying Congress

On Friday, the Pentagon said the State Department had approved a package worth an estimated $6.75 billion that included munitions, guidance kits and fuses with Boeing the principal contractors.

By REUTERS
07/02/2025

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). 

In vote of 243-140, ICC sanctions bill passes House, heads to Senate

The “Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act,” reintroduced this week by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), received overwhelming Republican support.

AMERICAN AND ISRAELI flags fly during a demonstration in support of Israel at the US Capitol in 2002

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.

US Congress approves stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown

President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law on Saturday.

By REUTERS
20/12/2024

House Republican staff report outlines efforts to fight college campus antisemitism

The report includes 11 actionable recommendations for universities, the executive branch and for congress. 

Chuck Schumer reelected head of Senate Democrats — but this time as minority leader

Senate Democrats reelected Schumer as their leader, after a tough election for the party, which lost control of the White House and the Senate and failed to regain the US House of Representatives.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
05/12/2024

Trump’s second term begins with divisive decisions and unforced errors

He won the right to rule, but it is not an absolute right, something he seems to have trouble comprehending but nonetheless encountered within days.

Bill to revoke tax-exempt status of terror-supporting NGOs fails to pass US House

Opponents of the bill claimed it would have targeted pro-Palestinian organizations that facilitate aid to Gaza.

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
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