Politics

Top House Foreign Affairs leaders urge Kerry to cut P.A. funding

Leaders from both parties on the committee urged the secretary of state to suspend U.S. funding until the Palestinian Authority withdraws from the International Criminal Court.

Letter circulating among House Dems urges postponement of Netanyahu speech

A letter urging Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio), the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, to postpone a planned March 3 speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is circulating among Democrats.

ADL slams lawmaker who asked for pledge from Muslim visitors

The Anti-Defamation League condemned as “antithetical to American values” a Texas lawmaker’s comment that Muslim visitors to her office should be requested to pledge allegiance to the United States

Senators waiting on Palestinian aid pending review of ICC moves

Greet Muslim visitors with Israeli flag, Texas lawmaker tells staff

Iran sanctions bill advances

Obama: Netanyahu has yet to ‘rebut’ value of Iran talks

Democrats in Senate delay backing Iran sanctions until March 24

Netanyahu’s planned speech roils Jewish lawmakers, pro-Israel community

Israeli left resurgent as campaign rhetoric escalates ahead of March elections

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