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
Virgina court blocks new congressional maps two days after state votes in favor
Virginia voters had approved the measure on Tuesday, with Republicans accusing Democrats of hypocrisy, pointing to their previous stances against partisan gerrymandering.
Remembering Eliot Engel: A life of faithful service - opinion
One of the true tests of leadership is not simply standing with the powerful; it is standing with the vulnerable.
When defense becomes political: Iron Dome's falling US congressional support - editorial
A growing number of leading progressives have come out against continued American funding for the system, some saying it has “emboldened Israel" to attack other countries.
US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
Democrats have tried and failed over the past few months to pass war power resolutions to limit US President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran.
Manhattan district attorney investigates four sexual assault claims against California's Swalwell
Swalwell has denied the accusations as "absolutely false" and vowed to fight them, but several leading Democrats have urged him to end his bid for governor.
Dan Bilzerian wants to ‘kill Israelis,' thinks Judaism is ‘terrible,’ and is running for Congress
In an interview with TMZ, Dan Bilzerian denied that he’s antisemitic and questioned the term “antisemitism” altogether, saying it’s been “hijacked to only talk about Jews.”
Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
US President Donald Trump's proposal for 2027 includes increasing defense spending from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion, while cutting back on major federal departments such as health and agriculture.
NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker’s show, sparks backlash in Jewish swing district
Phillips-Staley’s position on Israel changed for the negative after a trip to Israel and the West Bank in February 2026.
US Congress did not lose power - it surrendered it to Trump - opinion
Trump has aggressively taken away power from Congress, much of it surrendered willingly, thanks to weak and inept leadership.
Pentagon seeks $200 billion for Iran war, dwarfing amount US has already spent - report
The $200 billion would far exceed the price of the US airstrikes on Iran since the initiation of Operation Epic Fury late last month, three sources told Washington Post.
