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  Senator Jacky Rosen is interviewed in Dry Lake Valley, Nevada, June 28, 2021.

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.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
16/05/2025
  The motorcade of US President Donald Trump is parked next to a 12-year old Qatari-owned Boeing 747

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.

14/05/2025

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.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
01/05/2025

'It Takes Chutzpah': Jewish senator's memoir hopes to raise next generation of activists

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.

By RALPH AMELAN
12/04/2025

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.

By REUTERS
11/04/2025
 Crude oil tanker Nevskiy Prospect, owned by Russia's leading tanker group Sovcomflot, transits the

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.

By REUTERS
09/04/2025
  Senator John Fetterman and wife Gisele Barreto Fetterman meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an

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.

By BEN SALES/JTA
05/04/2025

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.

By REUTERS
03/04/2025
 Senator Cory Booker delivers a prayer at IKAR in Los Angeles on Oct. 12, 2024.

IKAR Rabbi jokes that Jews could learn from Cory Booker's record-breaking senate speech

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.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
03/04/2025

19 hours into anti-Trump Senate speech, Cory Booker proclaims, ‘Hineni’ — I am here

Booker, a New Jersey Democrat, said the speech was meant to rally opposition to Trump and to demonstrate that his party is able to take bold action.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
02/04/2025
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