The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ben-cardin/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ben Cardin | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ben-cardin/ 32 32 Lithuanian party whose leader is on trial for antisemitism joins government https://www.timesofisrael.com/lithuanian-party-whose-leader-is-on-trial-for-antisemitism-joins-government/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 08:45:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3416067 Nemunas Dawn head Remigijus Zemaitaitis resigned from parliament over accusations of stirring up hatred against Jews; US, German officials pan party's inclusion in coalition

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]]> 30 years after AMIA bombing, Argentina’s Jews balance pain with hope for justice https://www.timesofisrael.com/30-years-after-amia-bombing-argentinas-jews-balance-pain-with-hope-for-justice/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:55:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3335082 After court ruled Iran and Hezbollah were behind 1994 community center bombing, Milei vows to reopen investigations into attack after decades of stonewalling and inaction

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]]> J Street-backed candidate beats AIPAC donor in Maryland Democratic Senate primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/j-street-backed-candidate-beats-aipac-donor-in-maryland-democratic-senate-primary/ Thu, 16 May 2024 15:20:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3291286 County executive Angela Alsobrooks to face Larry Hogan for seat after defeating congressman David Trone, who spent at least $62 million of his liquor store fortune on campaign

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]]> Congressional Democrats and Republicans back aid to Israel, with minor dissent https://www.timesofisrael.com/congressional-democrats-and-republicans-back-aid-to-israel-with-minor-dissent/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:35:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3118170 Foreign Relations Committee chair to advance legislation on further assistance, including replenishing Iron Dome supplies; fault line emerges among Democrats

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]]> US senator says military aid to Egypt on hold until Cairo’s rights record improves https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senator-says-military-aid-to-egypt-on-hold-until-cairos-rights-record-improves/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:22:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3111575 Move announced by Ben Cardin days after he took over Congressional panel post vacated by Bob Menendez, who has been indicted in scandal that touched on ties with Egypt

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]]> 68 US senators press Blinken to quash open-ended UN probe into Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/68-us-senators-press-blinken-to-quash-open-ended-un-probe-into-israel/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:33:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2735468 Bipartisan group pens letter slamming human rights council for its 'ongoing campaign to disparage, discredit and denounce Israel'

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]]> Vowing to be ‘equal-opportunity foe’ of antisemitism, Deborah Lipstadt woos senators https://www.timesofisrael.com/vowing-to-be-equal-opportunity-foe-of-antisemitism-deborah-lipstadt-woos-senators/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:36:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2699102 Biden's selection for special monitor appears to secure bipartisan support at long-delayed confirmation hearing, even though some Republicans continue to grumble at her nomination

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]]> US Jewish groups blasts GOP for stalling nomination of Muslim man https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-blasts-gop-for-stalling-nomination-of-muslim-man/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:18:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2631856 Republicans won't confirm Dilawar Syed as Small Business Administration deputy chief because of agency's payouts to abortion providers; would be highest-ranking Muslim in gov't

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]]> Jewish groups, senator rally behind Muslim Biden nominee attacked by Republicans https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-senator-rally-behind-muslim-biden-nominee-attacked-by-republicans/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:14:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2598973 GOP attacks aimed at blocking Dilawar Syed's nomination at Small Business Administration reportedly cite his membership on board of Muslim advocacy group that is critical of Israel

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]]> Chuck Schumer, 2 other key pro-Israel Democrats warn Israel against annexation https://www.timesofisrael.com/chuck-schumer-2-other-key-pro-israel-democrats-warn-israel-against-annexation/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 19:58:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2330581 Schumer, together with Ben Cardin and Robert Mendez, usually at forefront of pro-Israel legislation, say they feel 'compelled to express opposition' to planned Netanyahu move

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]]> Congressional letters urge Pompeo to protect Israel from ICC https://www.timesofisrael.com/congressional-letters-urge-pompeo-to-protect-israel-from-icc/ Fri, 15 May 2020 04:32:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2306522 Documents signed by members of both parties say prosecutor's acceptance of Palestinian claims to territories is 'political judgment that biases any investigation or trial'

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]]> Trump signs into law genocide prevention act named for Elie Wiesel https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-signs-into-law-genocide-prevention-act-named-for-elie-wiesel/ Tue, 15 Jan 2019 04:45:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1998713&preview=true&preview_id=1998713 Legislation in honor of Nobel Laureate and Holocaust survivor defines prevention of mass murder as a matter of national security

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]]> Senate Republicans’ 1st bill on Israel boycotts divides Democrats https://www.timesofisrael.com/senate-republicans-1st-bill-on-israel-boycotts-divides-democrats/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 06:42:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1994343 Critics say Sen. Marco Rubio's measure to combat BDS impinges on freedom of speech

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]]> Legislation aiming to stop genocides, named for Elie Wiesel, to become US policy https://www.timesofisrael.com/legislation-aiming-to-stop-genocides-named-for-elie-wiesel-to-become-us-policy/ Mon, 24 Dec 2018 06:18:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1985544 Bipartisan Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, passed last week, defines prevention of mass murder as a matter of national security

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]]> Feinstein, Sanders urge Senate not to include anti-BDS law in spending bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/feinstein-sanders-urge-senate-not-to-include-anti-bds-law-in-spending-bill/ Wed, 19 Dec 2018 21:22:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1983249&preview=true&preview_id=1983249 Jewish senators warn controversial anti-boycott act infringes upon freedom of speech; J Street, New Israel Fund back legislators

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