US Senate

How do Jews, Israel factor into other Michigan races ahead of the elections?

Candidates across Michigan are clashing over Israel, military aid, and antisemitism as the issue shapes congressional and local Democratic primaries

US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) and US Rep. Haley Stevens participate in a televised US Senate debate moderated by Roop Raj from Fox 2 at Fox 2 Studios in Southfield, Michigan, U.S., July 27, 2026.
Anthony Fauci, the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and medical advisor to several U.S. presidents, attends a U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 29, 2026.

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Rand Paul-led US Senate COVID hearing

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Republican Senator Tom Cotton in Washington, July 29, 2026.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senators Cotton, Fetterman during visit to Washington

Opposition leader Yair Lapid meets with senior US Democratic senators in Washington, July 29, 2026.

Lapid asks US Democratic senators not to 'give up' on Israel at Washington meeting


Sen. Jacky Rosen calls Iran a global danger, urges tech lifeline for protesters - interview

Nevada senator urges a technological “lifeline” for Iranian protesters and coordinated sanctions to choke Tehran’s revenues in interview with the 'Post.'

 Senator Jacky Rosen is interviewed in Dry Lake Valley, Nevada, June 28, 2021.

On This Day in 2021: January 6 US Capitol insurrection riots

Conspiracies surrounding the election, spread and promoted by Trump and many right-wing news outlets, led hundreds of people to surround the US Capitol and destroy federal property.

Police officers stand guard as supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington

US House of Representatives passes bill to expedite permitting for big energy projects

The bill lost support from clean energy advocates after last-minute changes by a small group of Republicans aimed at preserving President Trump's ability to block permitted offshore wind farms.

MIRIAM ADELSON looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks at a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 16, 2025.

Trump troop deployments to US cities have cost more than $340 million, senator says

Senator Tammy Duckworth's office said she had received the cost estimates from the Trump administration.

National Guard members stand together behind yellow tape, after two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 26, 2025.

US Senate to hold vote Thursday on Republican healthcare plan

The Republican-proposed alternative plan aims to address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies

 Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks at a press conference following the weekly policy luncheon, more than a month into the ongoing U.S. government shutdown on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, November 4, 2025

US senators unveil bill to prevent easing of curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China

"Denying Beijing access to (the best American) AI chips is essential to our national security," Republican Senator Pete Ricketts said in a statement.

 An NVIDIA logo appears in this illustration taken August 25, 2025.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Yehuda Kaploun as antisemitism envoy

All 12 committee Republicans supported Kaploun, while only two Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada, joined them.

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun testifies during his Senate confirmation hearing for the role of Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington, DC.

US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon'

After Trump told reporters repeatedly that a land attack would start "very soon," a group of senators filed a resolution to block US military action against Venezuela without congressional approval.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media following a call with military service members, on Thanksgiving, in Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 27, 2025.

NASA nominee Isaacman returns to Senate, stressing urgency on US lunar strategy

"Last time I sat before you, I introduced myself, my qualifications, and the challenges and opportunities ahead," Jared Isaacman said. "This time, I bring a message of urgency."

Jared Isaacman, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) testifies during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, April 9, 2025.

US senator pushes ban on dual citizenship, creating uncertainty for Israeli-Americans, olim

Proposing Senator Moreno was born in Bogota, Colombia, and emigrated to the United States with his family as a child. At 18, he became a citizen and renounced his Colombian citizenship.

Senator Bernie Moreno.