August 6, 2017
1:11 am

New York Senator Chuck Schumer exits the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after the first night of the 2016 Democratic National Convention (Eric Cortellessa/Times of Israel)

Democratic leader Schumer cosponsors Taylor Force Act

Support of top Senate Democrat raises likelihood full chamber will pass legislation to slash aid to Palestinians over terrorist payments

By Eric Cortellessa

July 26, 2017
1:57 am

US Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (C) leaves a news conference following the weekly House GOP Conference meeting at the Republican National Committee headquarters on Capitol Hill July 18, 2017. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP)

US House votes to slap sanctions on Russia, Iran, North Korea

In sign of growing distrust over Kremlin links, measure constrains President Trump’s ability to waive the penalty package

By Michael Mathes

July 18, 2017
8:09 am

Screen capture from video of Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer, New York, during a speech to the Senate in which he said anti-Zionism is a form of anti-Semitism. (YouTube/SenatorSchumer)

New York senator tells US lawmakers anti-Zionism a form of anti-Semitism

Chuck Schumer thanks French President Macron for making the same point in Paris

By JTA

July 12, 2017
11:54 pm

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Bob Corker (left) confers with ranking member Sen. Ben Cardin (right) during a committee markup meeting on the proposed nuclear agreement with Iran, in Washington, DC, April 14, 2015. (Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP)

Fears of instability chip away at support for US bill cutting PA funding

Lawmakers unanimously support idea behind Taylor Force Act forcing Palestinians to halt incitement, but some say even Israeli officials worry about impact of cutting off money

By Eric Cortellessa

July 10, 2017
2:50 am

Chairman Bob Corker (R-TN) left,, speaks as Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) sits at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing in Washington DC, February 9, 2017. (Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP)

Senate panel to hold hearing on Taylor Force Act

Veteran diplomat Elliott Abrams to testify in favor of bill cutting US funds to Palestinian Authority for its payouts to terrorists

By Eric Cortellessa

June 17, 2017
12:39 am

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., right, and Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md. (Evan Vucci/AP Images/JTA)

Senate Democrats edge closer to backing cuts in Palestinian aid

Secretary Tillerson said earlier this week that PA intended to stop paying terrorists, but the Palestinians promptly contradicted him

By JTA and Eric Cortellessa

June 13, 2017
1:05 am

Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer parodies President Donald Trump's cabinet meeting, June 12, 2017 (YouTube screenshot)

Schumer parodies Trump’s awkward Cabinet meeting

Senate minority leader apes seemingly staged White House event in which staff members shower president with flattery

By Ron Kampeas

June 7, 2017
11:08 pm

In this Jan. 5, 2017 file photo, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Zach Gibson, File)

Senate Democrats look to tie new Iran sanctions to anti-Russia penalties

Schumer says Republicans back bid to package Iran measures with ones against Moscow, though Trump may back easing up on Kremlin

By Eric Cortellessa

June 6, 2017
1:59 am

The Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City (Nati Shohat/Flash90)

Senate unanimously passes bill marking 50 years since Jerusalem reunification

With a vote of 90-0, lawmakers of Capitol Hill’s upper chamber say ‘Jerusalem should remain the undivided capital of Israel’

By Eric Cortellessa

June 4, 2017
10:48 pm

Thousands of marchers take part in the 'Celebrate Israel' parade in New York on June 4, 2017. (Courtesy)

40,000 people show support for Israel at Manhattan parade

New York governor declares first Sunday in June as Shimon Peres Day in honor of ‘one of Israel’s founding fathers’

By JTA and Times of Israel staff

June 3, 2017
6:49 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., left, talks with Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

US senators push bill to mark 50 years since Jerusalem reunification

Bipartisan group of 17 lawmakers co-sponsor resolution that says ‘Jerusalem should remain the undivided capital of Israel’

By Eric Cortellessa

May 16, 2017
10:57 pm

National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster speaks during a briefing at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, May 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump talk with Russians ‘wholly appropriate,’ adviser says

White House continues to insist president’s revelations to Moscow officials amounted to routine intelligence-sharing

By VIVIAN SALAMA and Deb Riechmann

May 12, 2017
4:55 am

Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump cast their votes on Election Day at PS 59 November 8, 2016 in New York City (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP)

Trump launches commission to investigate voter fraud

US president has alleged, without evidence, that 3 million to 5 million people voted illegally in 2016 election

By Ken Thomas

May 11, 2017
2:17 am

Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., leaves the chamber after a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington, early Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republican senators question Trump’s firing of FBI director

Paul Ryan backs president, as others in GOP fret over shock move

By Erica Werner

May 10, 2017
4:48 pm

US Jewish leaders meet with the FBI director James Comey to discuss the ongoing investigation of bomb threats to JCCs on March 3, 2017. (Courtesy/Jewish Community Centers of North America )

Fired by Trump, reviled by Democrats, Comey will be missed by those who protect US Jews

More than most of his predecessors, the terminated director made the Jewish story central to the FBI mission

By Ron Kampeas

Topic: Chuck Schumer

Democratic leader Schumer cosponsors Taylor Force Act

Support of top Senate Democrat raises likelihood full chamber will pass legislation to slash aid to Palestinians over terrorist payments

US House votes to slap sanctions on Russia, Iran, North Korea

In sign of growing distrust over Kremlin links, measure constrains President Trump’s ability to waive the penalty package

New York senator tells US lawmakers anti-Zionism a form of anti-Semitism

Chuck Schumer thanks French President Macron for making the same point in Paris

Fears of instability chip away at support for US bill cutting PA funding

Lawmakers unanimously support idea behind Taylor Force Act forcing Palestinians to halt incitement, but some say even Israeli officials worry about impact of cutting off money

Senate panel to hold hearing on Taylor Force Act

Veteran diplomat Elliott Abrams to testify in favor of bill cutting US funds to Palestinian Authority for its payouts to terrorists

Senate Democrats edge closer to backing cuts in Palestinian aid

Secretary Tillerson said earlier this week that PA intended to stop paying terrorists, but the Palestinians promptly contradicted him

Schumer parodies Trump’s awkward Cabinet meeting

Senate minority leader apes seemingly staged White House event in which staff members shower president with flattery

Senate Democrats look to tie new Iran sanctions to anti-Russia penalties

Schumer says Republicans back bid to package Iran measures with ones against Moscow, though Trump may back easing up on Kremlin

Senate unanimously passes bill marking 50 years since Jerusalem reunification

With a vote of 90-0, lawmakers of Capitol Hill’s upper chamber say ‘Jerusalem should remain the undivided capital of Israel’

40,000 people show support for Israel at Manhattan parade

New York governor declares first Sunday in June as Shimon Peres Day in honor of ‘one of Israel’s founding fathers’

US senators push bill to mark 50 years since Jerusalem reunification

Bipartisan group of 17 lawmakers co-sponsor resolution that says ‘Jerusalem should remain the undivided capital of Israel’

Trump talk with Russians ‘wholly appropriate,’ adviser says

White House continues to insist president’s revelations to Moscow officials amounted to routine intelligence-sharing

Trump launches commission to investigate voter fraud

US president has alleged, without evidence, that 3 million to 5 million people voted illegally in 2016 election

Republican senators question Trump’s firing of FBI director

Paul Ryan backs president, as others in GOP fret over shock move

Fired by Trump, reviled by Democrats, Comey will be missed by those who protect US Jews

More than most of his predecessors, the terminated director made the Jewish story central to the FBI mission

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