The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bill-nelson/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:43:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Bill Nelson | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bill-nelson/ 32 32 Al Franken says he ‘absolutely’ regrets resigning over sexual misconduct claims https://www.timesofisrael.com/franken-says-he-absolutely-regrets-resigning-over-sexual-misconduct-claims/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 05:33:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2116813&preview=true&preview_id=2116813 7 current or former senators who called for their colleague to step down now say were wrong to do so, but Gillibrand says she has no regrets

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]]> In unprecedented move, recounts ordered in Florida’s Senate, governor races https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-unprecedented-move-recounts-ordered-in-floridas-senate-governor-races/ Sat, 10 Nov 2018 22:01:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1958807 Secretary of State Ken Detzner issues order after margin in unofficial results in both races falls below 0.5 percent

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]]> Nazi comparisons as Dem. lawmakers barred from child migrant facility in Florida https://www.timesofisrael.com/democratic-lawmakers-barred-from-child-migrant-facility-in-florida/ Wed, 20 Jun 2018 02:24:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1874197 Trump administration accused of 'cover-up' after blocking elected officials at detention center; one protester holds sign showing Nazi guard pulling child from Jewish mother

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]]> Shooting survivors, grieving parents challenge lawmakers, NRA rep at town hall https://www.timesofisrael.com/shooting-survivors-grieving-parents-challenge-lawmakers-nra-rep-at-town-hall/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:00:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1797145 Fred Guttenberg, whose 14-year-old daughter, Jamie, was killed in attack, tells Senator Rubio that his comments on the shooting and need for gun control are 'pathetically weak'

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]]> Father of slain Jewish teen confronts ‘pathetically weak’ Rubio on gun control https://www.timesofisrael.com/father-of-slain-jewish-teen-confronts-pathetically-weak-rubio-on-gun-control/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 12:24:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1796933 Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter was killed in the Florida school shooting, challenges GOP senator to acknowledge that assault weapons were 'the factor in the hunting of our kids'

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]]> Florida shooter told FBI gov’t controlling his mind, forcing him to watch IS videos https://www.timesofisrael.com/florida-shooter-told-fbi-government-was-controlling-his-mind-forcing-him-to-watch-is-videos/ Sat, 07 Jan 2017 02:08:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1535245&preview_id=1535245 Army veteran Estaban Santiago, 26, who served in Iraq, killed 5 people and injured 8 in airport attack; relatives say he has mental health issues

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]]> Five dead, 8 injured in Fort Lauderdale airport shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/multiple-fatalities-reported-in-fort-lauderdale-airport-shooting/ Fri, 06 Jan 2017 18:56:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1535170 Gunman identified as Estaban Santiago is in custody, appears to have acted alone; Trump 'monitoring the terrible situation in Florida'

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]]> US Senate calls on Germany to do more for Holocaust survivors https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-calls-on-germany-to-do-more-for-holocaust-survivors/ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 01:53:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1428019 Lawmakers pass resolution urging Berlin to provide funds to ensure victims worldwide see out final years in dignity

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]]> US senator offers to go to Iran for CIA contractor https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senator-offers-to-go-to-iran-for-cia-contractor/ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 05:59:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=791078 Bill Nelson calls on Tehran to show goodwill amid nuclear talks by producing Robert Levinson

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]]> Prominent US senator comes out in favor of Hagel as defense secretary https://www.timesofisrael.com/prominent-us-senator-comes-out-in-favor-of-hagel-as-defense-secretary/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:25:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=337308 In Israel, Bill Nelson says controversial nominee has a positive record, Netanyahu didn't object to his nomination

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]]> Senate committee passes resolution on Jewish compensation https://www.timesofisrael.com/senate-committee-passes-resolution-on-jewish-compensation/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:39:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=229582 Bills calls on European nations to speed up payment for and return of stolen property

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]]> Lantos widow backs Holocaust insurance bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/lantos-widow-backs-holocaust-insurance-bill/ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:31:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=138752 Opponents say the bill usurps executive branch primacy in determining foreign policy and would upend delicate negotiations with a number of European governments

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