Politics

Two bills in Congress reflect split among Democrats — and Jewish Democrats — on Israel funding

Once Israel could count on Democrats, and especially Jewish Democrats in Congress, to deliver on Israel’s defense assistance with few questions asked. That’s no longer the case.

After fight among Democrats, Israel’s Iron Dome funding ask to get standalone vote in House

Progressives on Tuesday killed a plan by the Democratic leadership to include the $1 billion for Iron Dome in a broader funding bill.

On Abraham Accords anniversary, there is accord on calling it ‘Abraham’

By invoking Abraham, Blinken put to rest any concerns that President Joe Biden was anything less than fully committed to the accords.

Middle school goes virtual because of COVID outbreak at the bar mitzvah of Chris Christie’s nephew

Virginia Republican apologizes, but not for antisemitism, after mocking Jewish House speaker’s nose

Lee Zeldin announces that he is in remission from cancer, says it will not affect NY governor run

A rally in DC with echoes of Jan. 6 has Jewish officials on high alert

In a Yom Kippur speech, Jon Ossoff condemned antisemitism at Georgia high schools

Benny Gantz: Israel is OK with Biden efforts to reenter Iran deal, but wants to see a ‘Plan B’

Muslims and Jews join in Congress to press US government for kosher and halal food relief

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