Politics

U.S. Senate panel advances bill on cemetery desecration

A U.S. Senate committee advanced a bill that would make the desecration of cemeteries around the world a violation of religious freedom.

Senate panel approves $350 million in Iron Dome funding

A key U.S. Senate panel approved a spending bill that would double President Obama’s request for funding for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system.

House unanimously voices support for Israel in current Hamas fight

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved a non-binding resolution in support of Israel’s right to defend itself against rocket fire from the Gaza Strip.

U.S. bill would offer $5M reward for capture of Fraenkel’s murderers

Most House members endorse call for overview of any Iran deal

U.S. lawmakers introduce resolutions backing Israel in Gaza conflict

Jewish groups stand by religious freedom law, but Supremes’ take divides them

Supreme Court sides with Hobby Lobby on contraception

Jewish groups offer concerns on lifting of abortion clinic buffer

House panel approves expanded Hezbollah sanctions

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