Tag: US House of Representatives
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.
Congress Passes Measure Urging EU to Designate ‘All’ of Hezbollah as Terror Organization
“The European Union cannot enable terrorists by allowing them to participate in diplomacy. Each nation in the EU must . . .designate Hezbollah as the terrorists they have proven themselves to be.”
Democrats Water Down Legislation to Condition Aid to Lebanese Armed Forces
In addition to Democrats, reportedly, the U.S. State and U.S. Defense Departments have been for continuing the aid, while many in the White House have advocated halting it.
US House Passes $500 Million in Missile-Defense Assistance for Israel
Additionally, the spending package included $47.5 million in U.S.-Israel anti-tunnel technology cooperation, $4 million for new U.S.-Israel collaboration on coronavirus research and $6 million for joint U.S.-Israel cooperative programs in energy and water.
Senate Armed Services Committee Votes to Continue Security Aid, Jets to Israel
The Pentagon blueprint for the upcoming year allocates $500 million towards missile-defense systems in Israel.
Nancy Pelosi in Jerusalem: Israel a ‘Miracle’, ‘Greatest Political Accomplishment’ of 20th Century
Pelosi was accompanied by six members of Congress from both sides of the political aisle.
Anti-BDS Act Introduced in Congress
The act protects American companies from being coerced to provide information to international organizations for the purpose of furthering boycotts against Israel.
President Rivlin to Rep. Engel (D-NY) Who Supported Obama’s Nuclear Deal: ‘We See Eye...
Last August, Rep. Engel condemned President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.
Extreme Left Pushing Retake of Israel’s Government Using US Democrats’ Model
"Voters are receptive to progressive agendas, even if they don’t identify as such."
Left Dismayed as Palestinian DNC Congressional Candidate Refuses to Attack Israel
The eldest of 14 children, Rashida Tlaib was born to working-class Palestinian immigrants in Detroit, Michigan.
Hamas Outraged by US ‘Human Shields Prevention Act’
"These accusations . . . will ultimately pave the way for targeting the Palestinian legitimate right of resisting an occupying force as stipulated by the international law.”
Countdown Begins on Final US Decision to ‘Fix or Nix’ Iran Deal
After Trump signed the waiver Friday, Iran deal critics in both the Senate and the House called for language that applies to all missiles.
PM Netanyahu Thanks Congress for Its Vote Against UN’s Anti-Israel Resolution [video]
Netanyahu thanked America and Congress for it's support.
Jewish Numbers Grow in Congress, Republicans Take Both Houses
Jewish lawmakers have increased their numbers in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the GOP swept both houses of Congress.