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House Leadership Nixes Vote on Israel Boycott Bill
“Who was behind this effort? None other than a member of Congress who once claimed that Jews have space lasers,” a spokesman for one of the bill’s co-sponsors said.
Tenney Launches Congressional Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus
“We gotta start telling the truth,” the New York congresswoman said. “We need to be the catalyst.”
Johnson Re-elected Speaker on Contentious First Ballot, House Passes Rules Package with ICC Sanctions
The House also agreed to a rules package that includes a measure to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court as it seeks the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Congress Celebrates Abraham Accords, Golda Meir Coin Act
"The US relationship with Israel is arguably the most important relationship the US has in the Middle East."
Another Jewish Congressman Targeted by Bomb Threat
“Threats of violence against elected officials are unacceptable, unconscionable and have no place in a civilized society,” stated House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
House Panel asks IRS to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status of Nine Nonprofits, Some with Terror...
“Tax-exempt status is a privilege, not a right, and in exchange, organizations must operate for stated exempt purposes,” stated Rep. Jason Smith, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee.
Cartoon Showing Tlaib with Exploding Pager Sparks Controversy
Accused of fanning anti-Islam sentiment, the "National Review" drawing also drew attention to the alleged pro-terrorist actions of radical Democrats.
Netanyahu’s Speech and the Attack on Majdal Shams
Humanity is starving for leadership to call out today’s ongoing struggle between good and evil and lead us accordingly. Netanyahu stepped in to fill the void.
Harris to Skip Netanyahu’s Congressional Address
Her aide said that she had a previously scheduled appointment and that it doesn't reflect a change in her position toward Israel.
Netanyahu to Meet Biden in DC on Tuesday
Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress on July 24.
House Committee Asks SJP for its Funding Documents
The committee is “particularly concerned” that groups promoting Hamas and supporting illegal activities on campuses may be funded by “foreign or domestic sources.”
‘Unprecedented’: Members of Congress Slam Biden Ultimatum to Israel
Rep. Ann Wagner (R-Mo.) said “Joe Biden is about to abandon Israel the same way he abandoned Afghanistan.”
House Passes ‘Minibus’ Package with Money for Israel, No More UNRWA Funding
“It is the most pro-Israel State and Foreign Operations bill that we have ever seen,” said Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Fla.).
Republicans ask UNRWA Head to Testify Publicly Before Congress
“It is now more important than ever that the American people hear from you directly in a public setting,” the Republican letter says.
House Republican Says Hamas Should Be Killed and the World Is Outraged
Some individuals acquire their share in the World-to-Come in one moment.
House GOP Rejects Senate Compromise Aid Package, with Billions for Israel
GOP leaders, who proposed stand-alone Israel funding, said the Senate bill is “dead on arrival,” for insufficiently addressing the immigration crisis on the U.S. southern border.
Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush Vote to Allow Oct. 7 Attackers into US
The two “squad” members were the lone votes against the “No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act.”
Senate, House Democrats Push Palestinian State
Forty-eight of 100 lawmakers in the upper chamber joined the call.
US History Made: House Speaker McCarthy Ousted from Office
GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina was named interim Speaker to serve until a new leader is selected.
House Votes to Cut Salary of Suspended Iran Envoy, Continue to Fund UNRWA
Congress also voted overwhelmingly to keep the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem and maintain the terror designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
McCarthy Names Members of House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group
For the first time in history, House and Knesset members will have “a forum to engage directly,” said the House speaker.
Reinvigorating Bipartisan Support for Israel
Bipartisan support is seeing some erosion, but not as much as some might gleefully celebrate.
Biden Calls Bibi as Herzog Arrives to Address Joint Session of Congress
Biden is allegedly withholding the invitation over his opposition to the Israeli government's planned judicial reforms.
Did Haym Salomon Really Finance The American Revolution?
One of the most fascinating figures in American Jewish history is Haym Salomon (1740-1785).
Herzog (Not Bibi) to Address Joint Session of Congress in July
The White House is still snubbing the Prime Minister of Israel.
Former ‘Miss Iraq’ Sarah Idan to Vie for Adam Schiff’s Congressional Seat
“Our democracy is fundamentally at stake,” said the Baghdad native, 33, who fled her country after posing in a selfie with “Miss Israel” in 2017.
House Subcommittee to Investigate Rep. Santos, Who Has Claimed Jewish Ancestry
“Now Congress is one step closer to holding its most corrupt member accountable,” tweeted Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.).
House Strips Ilhan Omar of Foreign Affairs Committee Assignment
Every Democrat opposed; one Republican voted present.
Kevin McCarthy Short of Votes in House GOP Vote for Speaker
Until the selection is made, all business will be halted in the chamber – including the swearing-in of members and other important actions.
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