The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-congress/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:29:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US Congress | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-congress/ 32 32 US House backs symbolic resolution aiming to halt Iran war, in rebuke of Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-house-backs-symbolic-resolution-aiming-to-halt-iran-war-in-rebuke-of-trump/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:40:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836207 Four Republicans vote with Democrats on bill to limit Trump's authority, after GOP speaker of the House tried to prevent display of opposition against president

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]]> Former Gaza surgeon and staunch Israel critic wins NJ Democratic US House primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-gaza-surgeon-and-staunch-israel-critic-wins-nj-democratic-us-house-primary/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:46:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835919 Egypt-born US veteran Adam Hamawy wins by some 12 points despite scrutiny over ties to 'Blind Sheikh' terror convict; expected to serve in Congress after November's statewide vote

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]]> US Jewish groups urge Senate to back $1 billion bipartisan antisemitism bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jewish-groups-urge-senate-to-back-1-billion-bipartisan-antisemitism-bill/ Wed, 20 May 2026 19:46:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827723 Law would require US Education Department to adopt strategy to combat online antisemitism, triple allocation of security funds for security at houses of worship

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]]> Anti-Israel ‘squad’ member Chris Rabb wins Democratic Congress nod in Pennsylvania https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-squad-member-chris-rabb-wins-democratic-congress-nod-in-pennsylvania/ Wed, 20 May 2026 05:15:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827123 Backed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and far-left streamer Hasan Piker, Rabb made opposition to Israel and AIPAC central to campaign; facing no Republican rival, his seat is assured

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]]> With GOP rebels’ help, Senate advances measure to curb Trump’s Iran war powers for 1st time https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-advances-measure-curbing-trumps-iran-war-powers-nearly-along-party-lines/ Wed, 20 May 2026 04:59:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827125 Fresh off primary loss to Trump-backed opponent, Bill Cassidy joins 3 Republicans in backing Democrat-pushed resolution forcing a vote on whether to allow continued US strikes on Iran

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]]> Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen won’t seek reelection after GOP carved up his district https://www.timesofisrael.com/tennessee-rep-steve-cohen-wont-seek-reelection-after-gop-carved-up-his-district/ Sat, 16 May 2026 06:26:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824544 Democrat who has served majority-Black Memphis area in US Congress since 2006 slams hardline Republican congressman who referred to him as 'an old, white Jewish guy'

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]]> US Senator Rand Paul’s son accosts NY congressman with drunken antisemitic tirade https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senator-rand-pauls-son-accosts-ny-congressman-with-drunken-antisemitic-tirade/ Thu, 14 May 2026 09:26:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823196 William Paul apologizes after berating Rep. Mike Lawler about 'you Jews'; when told his comments were hateful, he had reportedly told lawmaker to 'watch more Tucker Carlson'

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]]> Pentagon says US cost of Iran war approaching $29 billion https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-says-us-cost-of-iran-war-approaching-29-billion/ Tue, 12 May 2026 18:54:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822119 US Defense Department tells Congress $4 billion jump from previous estimate is due to equipment upkeep, as Democrats accuse White House of futile and opaque spending on conflict

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]]> Deadline approaches for Trump to secure Congressional approval for Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/deadline-approaches-for-trump-to-secure-congressional-approval-for-iran-war/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:41:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814052 US president required under law to seek lawmakers' okay for military action lasting over 60 days, which ends May 1, but White House could argue current truce reset the clock

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]]> Trump said prepping for extended Iran blockade, says Tehran ‘better get smart soon’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-said-prepping-for-extended-iran-blockade-says-tehran-better-get-smart-soon/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:14:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3812703 'No more Mr. Nice Guy,' US president declares, adds Iran's leaders 'don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal'; Hegseth to testify before US Congress for first time since war's start

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]]> ‘Dystopian’ Iran war bets spark US crackdown on prediction markets https://www.timesofisrael.com/dystopian-iran-war-bets-spark-us-crackdown-on-prediction-markets/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:51:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3804586 American lawmakers sound alarm over wagers on US-Israel war against Iran and rescue mission for stranded airman, raising concerns over insider trading and public trust

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]]> US House rejects effort to pull forces from Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-house-rejects-effort-to-pull-forces-from-iran-war-as-republicans-stick-with-trump/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:45:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3803826 Democratic rep. warns of conflict with 'no exit ramps,' while GOP member accuses rivals of hypocrisy for not giving Congressional approval to Biden's bombardment of Houthis in 2024

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]]> US scraps deadline for Holocaust-looted art claims, paving way for new restitution efforts https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-scraps-deadline-for-holocaust-looted-art-claims-paving-way-for-new-restitution-efforts/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:41:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3802540 Trump signs law expanding 2016 HEAR act, canceling sunset clause and barring artworks' current owners from using certain legal tactics, such as switching courts

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]]> Dan Bilzerian, who says Judaism is ‘terrible’ and wants to ‘kill Israelis,’ runs for Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/dan-bilzerian-who-says-judaism-is-terrible-and-wants-to-kill-israelis-runs-for-congress/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:19:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799516 Influencer has declined to answer whether Adolf Hitler was antisemitic, asked his 30 million followers whether Jews responsible for world's problems, minimizes the Holocaust

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]]> US Republicans block attempt to rein in Trump’s war powers over Iran campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-republicans-block-attempt-to-rein-in-trumps-war-powers-over-iran-campaign/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:33:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798846 US president's threat that 'a whole civilization will die' sparks new concern among Democrats, who have begun to openly float impeachment for the first time since his reelection

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