Congress

US Congress approves stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown

President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law on Saturday.

By REUTERS
20/12/2024

Families of hostages plead for release at US Capitol press conference

Bipartisan press conference calls for swift hostage release amid emotional family pleas.

'We recall the power of light within us': Bipartisan menorah lighting on Capitol Hill

Congressional leadership said that this symbolic show of unity reminded them of the true meaning of Hanukkah.

Congress candidate seeks Palestine, BLM, Gay Pride flag ban

Fine's bill would prohibit any government entity, including schools, counties, cities, and agencies from displaying any flag of a political nature.

By JEFFREY SCHWEERS/ORLANDO SENTINEL/TNS
17/12/2024

Biden signs bill developing plan transferring Weitzman Museum to Smithsonian

The act establishes a body that will examine whether the Philadelphia Museum, known as the Weitzman, can join the Smithsonian Institution.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
12/12/2024

Challenges and opportunities for the Jewish members of the 119th Congress

Number of Jewish senators officially becomes a minyan.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
12/12/2024

Chuck Schumer reelected head of Senate Democrats — but this time as minority leader

Senate Democrats reelected Schumer as their leader, after a tough election for the party, which lost control of the White House and the Senate and failed to regain the US House of Representatives.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
05/12/2024

U.S. Congress to hold hearing on UFOs featuring testimonies from former military officials

House Republicans, led by Representatives Nancy Mace and Glenn Grothman, are spearheading the initiative to bring systemic transparency to the issue of UAPs.

Republicans win majority of US House seats in government sweep

The thin Republican House majority has been fractious, tossing out its first speaker, Kevin McCarthy, and routinely bucking his successor Speaker Mike Johnson.

By REUTERS
12/11/2024
Trump AIPAC

AIPAC-backed candidates win big in US elections, strengthening pro-Israel presence in Congress

Pro-Israel political action committee AIPAC has aided 318 Zionist candidates to win so far in the recent US elections. Other PACs and private donors also played significant roles.

07/11/2024
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