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US Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized on Sunday morning, spokesperson says
McConnell's spokesman, David Popp, did not elaborate on why the Republican lawmaker from Kentucky was hospitalized or provide an update on his condition.
Platner's primary victory shows just how deep the Democrats' fracture goes - editorial
Sullivan vs. Sullivan: Alaska investigates US Senate candidate who shares name with incumbent
Graham Platner, anti-Israel progressive, sews up Democratic Senate nomination in Maine
Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling
The decision by the Senate's parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, deals a blow to Trump and his administration, which has sought the money for security purposes related to the ballroom.
Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking
At a hearing before a Senate budget panel, Patel defended his leadership of the FBI against Democratic accusations that his conduct had undermined national security and demonstrated poor judgment.
This isn’t pro-Israel: Cutting US aid to Israel rewards its enemies - opinion
As missiles continue to target Israel, US aid and Iron Dome funding face political backlash, with Democrats and advocacy groups divided over Israel’s defense strategy.
US House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night vote
House members voted by unanimous consent to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through April 30.
Senate rejects blocking military aid to Israel, but bills gain majority Democrat support
Senate joint resolutions 32 and 138, both introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders in March, were rejected 40 to 59 and 36 to 63, respectively.
US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
The Senate voted 52-47 not to advance the war powers resolution, underscoring his party's continuing support for the Republican president's war policy more than six weeks after the war began.
A defiant Hasan Piker boosts Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed in rallies taking on Israel
Piker, the leftist Twitch streamer with millions of followers, was the evening’s biggest draw. Leading Democrats have called for the party to distance itself from Piker altogether.
Georgia candidate faces backlash over Passover ad with challah instead of matzah
A Georgia Senate candidate faces backlash after a Passover ad featured challah, a bread traditionally avoided during the holiday. The gaffe sparked ridicule across political and Jewish circles.
AIPAC targeting US congressional candidates who want to condition aid to Israel
“We are going to have a focus on stopping candidates who are detractors of Israel or who want to put conditions on aid,” Patrick Dorton, a spokesperson for AIPAC’s super PAC, said in an interview.
Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey told reporters that the senior Democrats on the Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees have made the requests to Republican chairmen.