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Former US senator Jon Kyl, key author of Jerusalem Embassy Act, dies at 84
In addition to his work securing funding for the Arrow missile defense system, Kyl also fought against former US president Barack Obama’s recognition of a Palestinian state
US Senators introduce resolution seeking answers on West Bank violence, human rights abuses
FBI Director Kash Patel faces Senate grilling over Epstein files, travel funds, personal record
US Senator Mitch McConnell appears at Capitol following lengthy absence, hospitalization
US Sen. Scott: Qatar cannot continue supporting Hamas if it wants to be American partner
Scott also emphasized that he finds Qatari influence on US campuses to be despicable. Qatar "can't continue to support Hamas."
Man who made antisemitic threats against Sen. Jacky Rosen sentenced to almost 4 years in prison
Miller’s lawyer, Jess Marchese, told the Associated Press that Miller struggles with addiction and was high on methamphetamine at the time of the crimes.
Some Republicans voice concern over Trump's plan to accept Qatari plane
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to block all of Trump's nominees to the Justice Department until the agency reports what it knows about the Qatari offer.
Senate committee approves amendment stating criticism of Israeli government isn’t antisemitic
The amendment was proposed by Bernie Sanders, the Jewish progressive leader, and approved in a 12-11 vote in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
'It Takes Chutzpah': Jewish senator's memoir hopes to raise next generation of activists - review
It Takes Chutzpah is crisply and clearly written, intended to raise a new generation of can-do activists with the ability to build bridges and widen constituencies in order to achieve their goals.
US Senate confirms Trump pick Caine as top US military officer
The Senate confirmed retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as Joint Chiefs chairman after Trump fired Gen. Brown, sparking concerns over loyalty and precedent.
US bill creates fund to enforce oil sanctions on Russia's ghost fleet
A new bipartisan bill would fund enforcement against Russia’s ghost fleet of oil tankers, aiming to curb sanctions evasion by Moscow and Tehran.
Pennsylvania Jewish groups condemn ‘genocide’ slogan on Gisele Fetterman’s charity
A sheet calling the Fettermans "genocidal" was draped over Gisele's Free Store, drawing condemnation from Pennsylvania Jewish groups.
US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders-led effort to block arms sales to Israel
The Senate voted 82-15 and 83-15 to reject two resolutions of disapproval over sales of massive bombs and other offensive military equipment.
IKAR Rabbi jokes that Jews could learn from Cory Booker's record-breaking senate speech - opinion
The physical feat is impressive, but it’s not the point. We’d do well to consider why Sen. Booker felt such prophetic urgency in issuing this call in this moment.
