Congress

US pause on funding UN relief agency for Palestinians may become permanent

William Deere, director of UNRWA's Washington Representative Office, told Reuters that US support accounts for one-third of UNRWA's budget.

By REUTERS
13/03/2024

US spy agencies say country faces 'increasingly fragile world order'

The report largely focused on threats from China and Russia, as well as noting the risks of broader conflict related to Israel's campaign against Hamas in Gaza since the October 7 attacks.

By REUTERS
11/03/2024

Jewish organizations react to Biden's State of the Union address

"The yellow ribbons and dog tags that some members of Congress chose to wear in honor of the hostages are a powerful reminder that those captured by Hamas are not forgotten."

Jewish Congress members condemn UN for taking months to finish sexual violence report

Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Shultz and Rep. Kathy Manning led the bipartisan effort.

Rashida Tlaib casts 'uncommitted' vote in Michigan primary protesting Biden's Israel policies

Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American woman in Congress, represents a district with the highest population of Middle East and North African people in the country. 

Biden to meet with top congressional leaders as national security bill remains stalled

Schumer and Johnson are at increasing odds as a partial government shutdown looms on March 1.

27/02/2024

Pro-Israel Rep. Ritchie Torres left the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Or did it leave him?

Torres was first elected to represent his Bronx district in 2020, becoming one of the first two gay Black members of Congress.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
23/02/2024

Putin says Russia will push further into Ukraine after 'chaotic' fall of Avdiivka

"Once Avdiivka is under their control, they undoubtedly will choose another city and begin to storm it," Kuleba said.

By REUTERS
20/02/2024

US to send Israel precision weapons amid Biden push for Gaza ceasefire

The Biden administration has faced criticism for continuing to supply arms to Israel as allegations pile up that American-made weapons have been used in strikes that have killed or injured civilians.

By REUTERS
17/02/2024

Republican opposition to Israel aid latest headache for pro-Israel community

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would almost certainly not bring the Senate’s bill up for a vote.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
15/02/2024
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