House of Representatives

There’s a new Jewish Caucus in US Congress - its mission is still unclear

Earlier this month, Wasserman Schultz got the go-ahead from House administrators to make the Jewish Caucus official.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
02/12/2023

Republicans have failed to govern in the House - opinion

Republicans ran last year promising to show voters they could govern. But once they got the chance, they proved they weren’t up to the job. Maybe not even interested.

Lois Frankel, Jewish Florida Democrat, quits progressive caucus over Israel differences

Earlier this month, she was one of six progressives among 22 Democrats who joined Republicans in censuring Palestinian-American Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib for her rhetoric about Israel.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
22/11/2023

‘Blood on your hands’: Jewish congressman’s office defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti

Security footage showed at least two people defacing the building. However, the perpetrators put a plastic bag over the camera so the images were unclear, Goldman’s office said.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
18/11/2023

US Congressmen call for weekend of prayer for people of Israel

The resolution outlines the "unprovoked, premeditated, and barbaric attack carried out by the Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas."

George Santos, who lied about being Jewish, says he won’t run again

Santos is currently facing fraud allegations in a federal court.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
17/11/2023

Rashida Tlaib censured by House for 'from the river to the sea' chant

The 234-188 vote late Tuesday night saw 22 Democrats vote to censure Tlaib.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
08/11/2023
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