Congress
NGOs, committee memo disputes House claims Biden admin directly funded judicial reform
The Committee had previously argued that the NGO Blue and White Future (BWF), which backed protest headquarters Hofshi B’Artzenu, may have been a "downstream recipient" of US grants.
Trump faces Republican resistance on Iran war, key issues as midterm elections approach
House overwhelmingly rejects Democrat lead resolution to remove US troops from Lebanon
US judge orders Trump name removed from Kennedy Center, blocks closure for repairs
White House officials push for $250 bill featuring Trump's portrait - report
The director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing said several legal and procedural obstacles would delay the bill's printing by several years, although some officials are pushing for immediacy.
ActBlue cuts off Texas politician Galindo after call to imprison Zionists
ActBlue did not immediately respond to a Thursday Jerusalem Post query about the deactivation of its fundraiser, but as of Sunday the donation page for Galindo was still not accepting donations.
US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
The US House of Representatives had blocked three previous war powers resolutions in close votes earlier this year, with near-unanimous support from Republicans.
Anti-Israel Republican Thomas Massie ousted from Congress as Trump endorsee wins primary
Massie's concession on Tuesday night included a dig at Gallrein’s purported relationship to Israel.
Jewish groups rally behind bipartisan Senate antisemitism bill with $1B security allocation
The bill follows several other recent attempts to advance antisemitism legislation in Congress.
Trump reveals new details of bunker-like ballroom with drone base
US President Donald Trump revealed details about his six-story bunker-like subterranean ballroom, arguing that it is necessary due to a recent assassination attempt at a Washington hotel.
US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The advancement on the resolution is a victory for lawmkaers who have been arguing that Congress, not the president, should have the power to send troops to war, as spelled out in the Constitution.
Jewish US lawmakers warn antisemitic threats have surged since October 7
“We seem, Sara, to have passed a Rubicon now with these antisemitic threats,” Moskowitz said. “Now it’s every day, all the time.”
Rashida Tlaib reintroduces resolution to recognize 'ongoing Palestinian Nakba'
The resolution, reintroduced into the House in time for Nakba Day, called for an official commemoration of the Nakba and for US legislators to denounce an "ongoing Nakba."
Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking
At a hearing before a Senate budget panel, Patel defended his leadership of the FBI against Democratic accusations that his conduct had undermined national security and demonstrated poor judgment.
