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When defense becomes political: Iron Dome's falling US congressional support - editorial
A growing number of leading progressives have come out against continued American funding for the system, some saying it has “emboldened Israel" to attack other countries.
US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
Manhattan district attorney investigates four sexual assault claims against California's Swalwell
Dan Bilzerian wants to ‘kill Israelis,' thinks Judaism is ‘terrible,’ and is running for Congress
Brian Mast to 'Post': 'Trump prefers diplomacy over bombs'
"He's the person who put sanctions on Iran and has put secondary sanctions on those who seek to do business with Iran."
Congress legislation on Iran hails leader of former terror group
“Iranians are united in their disdain for the Mojahedin-e Khalq; the regime would be the largest benefactor of a legislation promoted by them,” says Dr. Raz Zimmt from INSS.
US Senate to vote on bill to rein in Trump tariffs as economy contracts
The resolution is co-sponsored by Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, an outspoken critic of Trump's tariff policy.
Ben-Gvir says he met with four members of Congress, rebuffed protesters at US Capitol
The Capitol Hill meetings were notable because, several years ago, Ben-Gvir was considered too extreme to even partner with other right-wing politicians in Israel.
Congress members push to strengthen Abraham Accords
The new initiative will help US diplomats become familiar with the promise and complexity of the Accords and other normalization agreements.
Trump preparing executive order to increase weapons exports, sources say
Trump has expressed his frustration with members of Congress delaying previous foreign arms sales over human rights concerns.
Mia Love, first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, dies at 49
She was elected to the city council in Saratoga Springs, Utah, in 2003 and then was elected mayor in 2009 as a proponent of smaller government during the recession of the late 2000s.
Before Nita Lowey died, Trump’s DOGE eviscerated the $250m. Middle East peace fund named for her
MEPPA was the largest investment in civil society peace efforts—now its future hangs in the balance.
Trump to order abolishment of Department of Education - report
The order may come as soon as Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter whom it did not name.
Israel, Gaza and hostages get just brief mention in Trump’s address to Congress
He also briefly spoke of plans for a “Golden Dome” modeled off of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system.
