The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-senate/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US Senate | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-senate/ 32 32 Anti-Israel US Senate candidate draws support despite Nazi tattoo, allegations of abuse https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-us-senate-candidate-draws-support-despite-nazi-tattoo-abuse-allegations/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:18:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838562 Graham Platner, who is expected to win Tuesday's Democratic primary in Maine, has called accusations of past violence against women untrue; latest claims deepen some Democrats’ concern

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]]> ‘Nightmare for Israel’: Senior GOP senators criticize alleged terms of emerging Iran deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/nightmare-for-israel-senior-gop-senators-criticize-alleged-terms-of-emerging-iran-deal/ Sun, 24 May 2026 00:03:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829123 After Iran says nuclear issues aren't part of current talks, former secretary of state Mike Pompeo compares terms to 2015 Iran deal, says it will let Tehran 'terrorize the world'

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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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]]> Anti-Israel oysterman in Maine poised to become Democratic nominee for US Senate https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-oysterman-in-maine-poised-to-become-democratic-nominee-for-us-senate/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:20:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814126 State's governor ends campaign after negative ads failed to derail Graham Platner despite his Nazi tattoo, history of derogatory comments online

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]]> 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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]]> Michigan rabbi whose synagogue was attacked slams leftist senate candidate’s response https://www.timesofisrael.com/michigan-rabbi-whose-synagogue-was-attacked-slams-leftist-senate-candidates-response/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:51:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799456 Abdul El-Sayed's statement that invoked war in Lebanon in connection with Temple Israel attack was 'offensive' and undermined his earlier condemnation, says Rabbi Jen Lader

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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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]]> Slamming Israel at Michigan rallies, Hasan Piker boosts Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed https://www.timesofisrael.com/slamming-israel-at-michigan-rallies-hasan-piker-boosts-senate-candidate-abdul-el-sayed/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:23:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798075 The far-left streamer accused of antisemitism doubled down on anti-Israel rhetoric to cheering crowds on Tuesday, as Democrats seem likelier than ever to agree with him

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]]> Can James Talarico’s faith-forward politics invigorate the US Jewish religious left? https://www.timesofisrael.com/can-james-talaricos-faith-forward-politics-invigorate-the-us-jewish-religious-left/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:04:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3782300 Texas Democrat brings the language of religion, and a sharp critique of Israel, to his battle for the Senate and against the Christian right

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]]> GOP senator helps forcibly remove protester shouting ‘no one wants to fight for Israel’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/gop-senator-helps-forcibly-remove-protester-shouting-no-one-wants-to-fight-for-israel/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:44:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3770525 US Capitol Police say demonstrator, a Green Party candidate in North Carolina, 'put everyone in a dangerous position by violently resisting and fighting our attempts to remove him'

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]]> Republicans headed to runoff in pivotal Texas midterm, Democrats too early to call https://www.timesofisrael.com/republicans-headed-to-runoff-in-pivotal-texas-midterm-democrats-too-early-to-call/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3768472 With control of Congress at stake, longtime GOP lawmaker Cornyn set for May runoff with MAGA favorite Paxton; polling station confusion causes voting extension in some places

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]]> Democratic candidate running for US Senate in Illinois says Israel committed ‘genocide’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/democratic-candidate-running-for-us-senate-in-illinois-says-israel-committed-genocide/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:55:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3758917 Congresswoman Robin Kelly -- who previously received AIPAC donation -- slams her primary opponents for not adopting similar stance, underscoring shift on Israel among Democrats

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]]> GOP senator to oppose Trump nominee for diplomatic post over his remarks on Israel, Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/gop-senator-to-oppose-trump-nominee-for-diplomatic-post-over-his-remarks-on-israel-jews/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:44:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753827 John Curtis of Utah cites Jeremy Carl's 'anti-Israel views and insensitive remarks about Jewish people,' including minimizing the Holocaust, potentially sinking the nomination

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]]> US Senate pushes back on Trump’s military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-pushes-back-on-trumps-military-threats-against-venezuela-with-war-powers-vote/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:06:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3730020 Five Republicans join Democrats to advance resolution limiting the president's ability to conduct further attacks against the South American country following Maduro's capture

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]]> US Senate confirms Chabad rabbi as Trump’s antisemitism envoy https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-confirms-chabad-rabbi-as-trumps-antisemitism-envoy/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:51:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715999 Senators split along party lines to approve Yehuda Kaploun for post amid surging Jew-hatred in the United States and overseas

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