The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-house-of-representatives/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:13:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US House of Representatives | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-house-of-representatives/ 32 32 Kamala Harris to campaign with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, in first joint appearance https://www.timesofisrael.com/kamala-harris-to-campaign-with-abdul-el-sayed-in-michigan-in-first-joint-appearance/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:46:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3898878 Former US vice president is latest to rally around anti-Israel Senate candidate; fellow Democrat Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York says he'll obstruct 2,000-lb. bomb sales to Israel

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]]> US House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-house-holds-billionaire-leon-black-in-contempt-of-congress-over-epstein-probe/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:06:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3898956 Justice Department must now decide whether to seek criminal prosecution of the billionaire, who has defied subpoenas in an investigation of his ties to the disgraced financier

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]]> US lawmakers issue rare bipartisan critique of Israeli policy toward Palestinian Authority https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-lawmakers-issue-rare-bipartisan-critique-of-israeli-policy-toward-palestinian-authority/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:47:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3894591 Six House members urge Trump administration to press Israel over its withholding of Palestinian tax revenues, which they warn 'risks accelerating the West Bank’s fiscal collapse'

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]]> US House advances bill to withhold federal funds from universities boycotting Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-house-advances-bill-to-withhold-federal-funds-from-universities-boycotting-israel/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:44:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3891042 33 Democrats join most GOP lawmakers in backing legislation, to which Democratic leadership objected over free speech concerns and because it didn't differentiate between Israel and settlements

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]]> Hawaii congressman defeats anti-Israel progressive upstart in Democratic primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/hawaii-congressman-defeats-anti-israel-progressive-upstart-in-democratic-primary/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:25:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3876263 Incumbent US Rep. Ed Case easily overcomes challenge from younger state senator Jarett Keohokalole, who called for end to military aid to Jewish state

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]]> Hawaii primaries pose latest test for Democrats amid party split over Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/hawaii-primaries-pose-latest-test-for-democrats-amid-party-split-over-israel/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:06:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3876017 Fresh-faced Jarrett Keohokalole calls for limits on military aid to Jerusalem, challenging seasoned lawmaker Ed Case after string of wins by candidates critical of Jewish state

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]]> US House symbolically votes to curb Trump’s Iran war powers, but Senate backs president https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-house-symbolically-votes-to-curb-trumps-iran-war-powers-but-senate-backs-president/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:31:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3867060 In bipartisan effort, House votes to order Trump to halt military action against Iran until he receives congressional approval, highlighting growing frustration ahead of midterms

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]]> US House passes defense bill including $750 million for security ties with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-house-passes-defense-bill-including-750-million-for-security-ties-with-israel/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:31:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3866560 Progressive Democrats fail to block budget framework, which now goes to Senate for approval; bill includes funding for operations in Iran

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]]> Andy Biggs named GOP contender for Arizona governor amid antisemitism allegations https://www.timesofisrael.com/andy-biggs-named-gop-contender-for-arizona-governor-amid-antisemitism-allegations/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:31:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3866564 Republican pick who appeared on show of Holocaust denier, attended Proud Boys march and opposed law to combat Jew-hatred to run in what's expected to be a close contest in November

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]]> AIPAC stops taking donations for House Democrats who voted to cut military aid to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/aipac-stops-taking-donations-for-house-democrats-who-voted-to-cut-military-aid-to-israel/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:16:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3863645 Website of pro-Israel lobby group no longer features option to donate to 15 Democrats whom it previously endorsed for reelection, after they voted in favor of motion

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]]> Daily Briefing July 16: What the latest House vote says about support for Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-july-16-what-the-latest-house-vote-says-about-support-for-israel/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:26:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3862266&preview=true&preview_id=3862266 US bureau chief Jacob Magid also reviews lawmaker Ro Khanna's visit to the West Bank, Vance's anger over an Israeli PR campaign, Lebanon talks in Rome, latest in Gaza, and PA audit

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]]> Top Democrat in US House says he won’t support bill to cut off US aid to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-democrat-in-us-house-says-he-wont-support-bill-to-cut-off-us-aid-to-israel/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:28:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3861440 But Hakeem Jeffries urges 'major reset' in ties between Washington and Jerusalem, which he says 'has an advanced economy and is capable of paying for its own sophisticated weapons'

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]]> Pro-Israel Democrats battle to take on vulnerable GOP House member Mike Lawler https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-israel-democrats-battle-to-take-on-vulnerable-gop-house-member-mike-lawler/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:29:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3848764 Frontrunners in race to represent heavily Jewish swing district in New York include a military veteran and a local lawmaker who has highlighted her Jewish identity

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]]> Anti-Israel Republican Thomas Massie loses primary to Trump-backed candidate https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-republican-thomas-massie-loses-primary-to-trump-backed-candidate/ Wed, 20 May 2026 02:48:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827113 Lawmaker from Kentucky, who was only member of US House to vote against resolution affirming Israel's right to exist, says he had to find his opponent ‘in Tel Aviv’ to concede race

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]]> Muslim Americans accuse Republicans of using congressional hearings to stoke fear https://www.timesofisrael.com/muslim-americans-accuse-republicans-of-using-congressional-hearings-to-stoke-fear/ Fri, 15 May 2026 06:01:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823980 Complaints come after House Judiciary Subcommittee holds hearing titled 'Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam and Sharia Law are Incompatible with the US Constitution'

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