The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/patrick-leahy/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:52:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Patrick Leahy | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/patrick-leahy/ 32 32 Some US military aid to Egypt blocked after senator’s human rights objections https://www.timesofisrael.com/some-us-military-aid-to-egypt-blocked-after-senators-human-rights-objections/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:57:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2854022 Sen. Patrick Leahy says US must not allow policy interests to override attention to Cairo's poor human rights record: 'Situation facing political prisoners in Egypt is deplorable'

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]]> Dianne Feinstein could become 3rd in line to US presidency https://www.timesofisrael.com/dianne-feinstein-could-become-3rd-in-line-to-us-presidency/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:35:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2650751 As Patrick Leahy says he won't run for reelection, California Democrat might become first Jew and first woman to be Senate’s president pro tempore

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]]> What to expect as Trump’s impeachment trial begins https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-to-expect-as-trumps-impeachment-trial-begins/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:36:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2484698 Senate to hear up to eight hours of prosecution and defense arguments each day; no witnesses to be called and the final vote will likely not be before next week

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]]> US Senator Leahy, set to preside over impeachment, home after hospital visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senator-leahy-set-to-preside-over-trump-impeachment-taken-to-hospital/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:44:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2476927 Vermont lawmaker, 80, hospitalized after not feeling well 'out of an abundance of caution'

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]]> 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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]]> When 9 senators celebrated a Passover seder at 30,000 feet over Vietnam https://www.timesofisrael.com/when-9-senators-celebrated-a-passover-seder-at-30000-feet-over-vietnam/ Tue, 21 May 2019 03:11:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2079998 Jill Cooper Udall, wife of Senator Tom Udall, frequently has to find a Jewish community to share holiday with while in far-flung places, but this trip posed a particular challenge

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]]> Trump backs embattled court nominee Kavanaugh after fiery hearing https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-backs-embattled-court-nominee-kavanaugh-after-fiery-hearing/ Fri, 28 Sep 2018 01:42:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1932572&preview=true&preview_id=1932572 'Judge Kavanaugh showed America exactly why I nominated him,' US president tweets. 'His testimony was powerful, honest and riveting'

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]]> Furious Kavanaugh denies sex assault after accuser testifies https://www.timesofisrael.com/furious-kavanaugh-denies-sex-assault-after-accuser-testifies/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 21:38:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1932507&preview=true&preview_id=1932507 US Supreme Court nominee condemns confirmation process as a 'national disgrace' and his treatment as 'grotesque and coordinated character assassination'

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]]> In tearful testimony, accuser recalls Kavanaugh’s laughter as he assaulted her https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-tearful-testimony-accuser-recounts-laughter-as-kavanaugh-assaulted-her/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:36:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1932287 Christine Blasey Ford tells Senate committee she is 100% sure Supreme Court nominee was person who sexually assaulted her at party in 1982

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]]> Palestinians: Trump using aid cuts in bid to ‘blackmail’ us to abandon Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-accuse-us-of-blackmail-over-aid-cut/ Sat, 25 Aug 2018 02:47:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1914259 Aides to Abbas castigate US administration over $200 million aid cut, say White House 'fully embracing Netanyahu’s anti-peace agenda'

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]]> Elizabeth Warren urges Israeli restraint toward Gaza protesters https://www.timesofisrael.com/elizabeth-warren-urges-israel-restraint-toward-gaza-protesters/ Thu, 12 Apr 2018 20:36:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1829025 Senior Democrat is 'deeply concerned' and calls on IDF to 'respect the rights of Palestinians to peacefully protest'

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]]> Ex-FBI director Comey to testify on Russia probe next week https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-fbi-director-comey-to-testify-on-russia-probe-next-week/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:27:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1630961 Comey is expected to be questioned on allegations that Trump tried to stifle the agency's investigation into Russian election meddling

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]]> Turkey summons US ambassador over melee during Erdogan visit to DC https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkey-summons-us-ambassador-over-melee-during-erdogan-visit-to-dc/ Tue, 23 May 2017 02:23:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1624732 Move seen as retaliation for forceful US criticism of violent clash initiated by Turkish security guards against protesters

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]]> Senate hearings for Sessions likely to revisit accusations of racism https://www.timesofisrael.com/senate-hearings-for-sessions-likely-to-revisit-accusations-of-racism/ Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:35:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1502453&preview_id=1502453 Trump's attorney general pick, who has faced racially charged allegations in the past, has civil rights advocates concerned

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]]> Schumer tapped as Senate minority leader; McConnell reelected https://www.timesofisrael.com/schumer-tapped-as-senate-minority-leader-mcconnell-reelected/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:39:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1500865 Jewish New Yorker will be highest ranking Democrat in Washington; majority leader to retain role

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