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In vote of 243-140, ICC sanctions bill passes House, heads to Senate

The “Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act,” reintroduced this week by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), received overwhelming Republican support.

Elissa Slotkin sworn into Senate on Reform movement women’s Torah commentary

Slotkin, a former congresswoman who narrowly won her election in November, took the oath of office on a copy of “The Torah: A Women’s Commentary,” published by the Reform movement of Judaism.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
05/01/2025

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

Adam Schiff is sworn into Senate on edition of Maimonides’ Jewish legal code printed in 1490

Schiff, said the edition was “a monumental legal code and one of the most organized, comprehensive, and influential works of Jewish law.”

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
10/12/2024

Bill developing plan transferring Weitzman Museum to Smithsonian awaits awaits Biden sign-off

A bill aimed at studying the potential transfer of the museum to the Smithsonian Institution unanimously passed the Senate and now awaits President Biden's signature. 

Trump’s second term begins with divisive decisions and unforced errors

He won the right to rule, but it is not an absolute right, something he seems to have trouble comprehending but nonetheless encountered within days.

Israel at war day 412: What happened in Gaza, Lebanon?

IDF announces fallen soldier • Netanyahu aide Eli Feldstein indicted for endangering national security

Progressive senators push to block offensive US arms sales to Israel

Bernie Sanders and other progressive senators call to block US offensive weapon sales to Israel, citing the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

(L-R): International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Senate leader elect threatens ICC sanctions over pending Netanyahu warrants

“The Senate must pass or bill to protect Americans and our allies from wrongful targeting by the ICC. Standing up for our great ally Israel shouldn’t be a partisan issue."

 Angela Alsobrooks, picture taken 2011

Angela Alsobrooks beats AIPAC-aligned opponent in Maryland Democratic primary

In one of the costliest Senate primary races in US history, Trone spent at least $62 million of his own money and did not accept money from political action committees.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
15/05/2024
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