The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mark-kelly/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:39:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Mark Kelly | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mark-kelly/ 32 32 US Senate foils effort to nix Israel arms sales, but record 85% of Democrats support the move https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-foils-effort-to-nix-israel-arms-sale-but-75-of-dems-vote-to-block-it/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:44:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3803215 Sanders' resolutions to stop bulldozer, bomb deliveries gain unprecedented Democratic support, demonstrating major shift in party's approach toward Israel over wars in Gaza, Lebanon

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]]> FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military not to obey illegal orders https://www.timesofisrael.com/fbi-probes-congressional-democrats-who-warned-military-not-to-obey-illegal-orders/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:38:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3697858 US federal law enforcement seeks interviews with lawmakers over recent video, with Pentagon threatening to recall one of them to active duty to face military charges

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]]> Trump: Democrats who urged US troops to refuse illegal orders ‘punishable by DEATH’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-democrats-who-urged-us-troops-to-refuse-illegal-orders-punishable-by-death/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:22:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3694171 Video by Democratic lawmakers who are veterans and skeptical of Caribbean campaign is 'seditious behavior from traitors,' says US president; White House clarifies he doesn't want them executed

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]]> Harris to interview vice president candidates Sunday evening ahead of deadline https://www.timesofisrael.com/harris-to-interview-vice-president-candidates-sunday-evening-ahead-of-deadline/ Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:34:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3347298 The US vice president and presumptive Democratic candidate is expected to announce her running mate on Monday in a choice that will greatly affect her campaign

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]]> US Jews excited, and anxious, about potential representation on Democratic ticket https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jews-excited-and-anxious-about-potential-representation-on-democratic-ticket/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:33:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3338549 Kamala Harris, whose husband is Jewish, reportedly considering Gov. Josh Shapiro, Sen. Mark Kelly as running mate; both spouse and VP would be firsts for Jewish community

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]]> Mark Kelly, potential Harris VP pick, has Jewish spouse with a striking story https://www.timesofisrael.com/mark-kelly-potential-harris-vp-pick-has-jewish-spouse-with-a-striking-story/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:50:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3338564 Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords, who survived a 2011 assassination attempt, could become country's second Jewish vice presidential spouse, after Harris's own husband

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]]> At least two Jewish governors thought top contenders to be Harris’s running mate https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-two-jewish-governors-thought-top-contenders-to-be-harriss-running-mate/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:03:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3337731 State leaders Josh Shapiro, J.B. Pritzker could join VP on Democratic ticket; Sen. Mark Kelly, whose wife is Jewish, and pro-Israel Gov. Andy Beshear also said in running

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]]> Schumer to lead bipartisan senators group to Israel to show ‘unwavering’ US support https://www.timesofisrael.com/schumer-to-lead-bipartisan-senators-group-to-israel-to-show-unwavering-us-support/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 04:02:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3122758 Senate majority leader expected to meet with PM Netanyahu, President Herzog, new minister Benny Gantz

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]]> Mark Kelly sworn into Senate for Arizona, narrowing GOP edge https://www.timesofisrael.com/mark-kelly-sworn-into-senate-for-arizona-narrowing-gop-edge/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 21:17:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2441482 Husband of former Jewish congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who survived assassination attempt, gives Democrats 48 seats in upper chamber

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]]> Gabby Giffords, Jewish gun-control activists get Democratic convention spotlight https://www.timesofisrael.com/gabby-giffords-jewish-gun-activists-take-center-stage-at-democratic-convention/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:25:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2372136 First section of Wednesday's convention dedicated to gun control; other topics include undocumented migrants and climate change -- and especially the rise of women in politics

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]]> NASA astronaut twins study reveals effects of long-term space travel https://www.timesofisrael.com/nasa-astronaut-twins-study-reveals-effects-of-long-term-space-travel/ Fri, 12 Apr 2019 08:37:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2056251 Researchers study Scott Kelly, who spent a year on the International Space Station, and his identical twin Mark Kelly, also a former NASA astronaut, who stayed on the ground

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]]> Ex-astronaut Mark Kelly announces run for McCain Senate seat https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-astronaut-mark-kelly-announces-run-for-mccain-senate-seat/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:39:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2017207 Husband of former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who survived a failed assassination attempt, throws hat in one of the most closely contested races of the 2020 election

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]]> Patriots owner Robert Kraft loans team plane to victims for gun control march https://www.timesofisrael.com/patriots-owner-robert-kraft-loans-team-plane-to-victims-for-gun-control-march/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 16:37:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1817252 Parkland victims' families and injured students fly on official team plane to and from Washington for March for Our Lives rally

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]]> Ex-US Rep. Gabby Giffords attends NY gun show https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-us-rep-gabby-giffords-attends-ny-gun-show/ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 08:53:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=712688 The face of gun control, Giffords' appearance is met by applause -- and jeering

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]]> On tour, Giffords’ actions speak on gun control https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-tour-giffords-actions-speak-on-gun-control/ Sun, 07 Jul 2013 17:47:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=586082 The former congresswoman is hitting seven states in seven days in a bid to push for tougher background checks on gun purchases

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