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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 624

US Congress

Smoke and fire billow from the site of an alleged Israeli strike in southern Tehran on June 13, 2025. (Atta Kenare/AFP)
June 14, 2025, 5:13 am
Most US lawmakers offer firm support for Israeli strikes on Iran, though some critical
Isolationist GOP senator calls to oppose ‘the Neocons’ latest plan,’ while ranking Democrat on Foreign Relations Committee says Israel’s attack endangers negotiations and US personnel
By Ron Kampeas
(L) Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., February 18, 2022, and (R) Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., May 18, 2023. (AP Photo/File)
June 11, 2025, 9:25 pm
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rashida Tlaib vote ‘present’ on item condemning antisemitism
Pair are only representatives to not vote yes on bipartisan resolution condemning ‘rise in ideologically motivated attacks against Jews,’ in wake of Colorado firebombing
By PHILISSA CRAMER
This photo illustration, taken on April 24, 2025, in Washington, DC, shows an image of US President Donald Trump alongside a smartphone displaying a red 'Trump 2028' cap on the Trump Store website (Oliver Contreras / AFP)
April 25, 2025, 6:30 pm
‘Trump 2028’ merchandise for sale on US president’s store
78-year-old will not rule out seeking 3rd term, even though it would require amending the US Constitution
By AFP
L: US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in Washington, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite); R: US Sen. Bernie Moreno in Washington, January 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
April 4, 2025, 9:42 pm
GOP senator calls Schumer ‘Fuhrer’; minority leader’s office: ‘Textbook antisemitism’
Bernie Moreno says Democrats ‘follow the Fuhrer Schumer’s orders’; Anti-Defamation League calls comment ‘despicable’
By Grace Gilson
US Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, speaks on the Senate floor, April 1, 2025. (Senate Television via AP)
April 2, 2025, 8:12 pm
Booker’s 25-hour speech draws Yom Kippur jokes, LA rabbi’s praise
Sharon Brous of IKAR, where the senator also spoke last Yom Kippur, says everyone should ‘find the fortitude’ to be like Booker, who fasted all day while breaking Senate record
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Rep. Randy Fine, R-South Brevard County, closes on a gambling bill during a special session, May 19, 2021, in Tallahassee, Florida. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
April 2, 2025, 12:50 am
Could Randy Fine lose? In Florida, Jewish Trump favorite faces unexpectedly close race
The bombastic state senator was favored to easily win the sixth congressional district on Tuesday, but is now only a few points ahead of a Muslim opponent who’s highly critical of Israel
By Andrew Lapin
US Rep. Nita Lowey in the Capitol, October 16, 2019. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images via JTA)
March 17, 2025, 2:34 am
Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish US congresswoman and Mideast peace advocate, dies at 87
New York native who represented the state for over 30 years in Congress advocated for Israel and battled against eroding bipartisan support for Jewish state
By PHILISSA CRAMER and Ron Kampeas
US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP)
March 5, 2025, 9:26 am
Trump’s address to Congress shows America’s stark partisan divide
US president boasted of his election victory and criticized Democrats, reflecting his steamroller approach to his second term
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and AAMER MADHANI
US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to the chamber as Congress returns for the lame-duck session at the Capitol in Washington, November 12, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
February 20, 2025, 8:17 pm
US Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection, ending long term as Republican leader
Republican from Kentucky, longest-serving party leader in Senate history, was Trump’s ally in first term and endorsed him again in 2024, but relationship with president has soured
By bruce schreiner
Anti-Israel activists protest outside Columbia University, January 21, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
February 14, 2025, 5:33 pm
US House panel demands Columbia provide disciplinary records for anti-Israel activists
Republican-led oversight committee denounces university’s handling of protesters; Columbia says it’s taking new measures to address antisemitism and will cooperate
By Luke Tress
US-supplied military equipment arriving in Israel, December 2023. (Ministry of Defense Spokesperson's Office)
February 8, 2025, 12:58 am
US State Department informs Congress of $7.4 billion arms sale to Israel
Package includes billions in munitions, related equipment that will start being delivered this year; senior Democrat says administration defied his request for sale to be paused
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Pete Hegseth, US President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be defense secretary, poses for a photo with cabinet picks, other nominees and appointments, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, January 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
January 24, 2025, 12:10 am
US Senate advances Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Pentagon chief, despite allegations
GOP senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins break with their party to oppose candidacy of Fox News host, who is accused of sexual assault and alcoholism, for defense secretary
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK
An exterior view of the International Criminal Court, or ICC, in The Hague, Netherlands, on April 30, 2024. (AP/Peter Dejong)
January 23, 2025, 4:48 pm
ICC’s governing body says it ‘regrets’ US steps to sanction court over Gaza warrants
US House of Representatives voted to sanction International Criminal Court over its moves against Netanyahu, Gallant; US President Trump opened door via executive order to do so
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Vice President Kamala Harris shakes hands with House Speaker Mike Johnson after a joint session of Congress confirmed the Electoral College votes, affirming President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at the US Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
January 7, 2025, 1:53 am
Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 win, in sharp contrast to mob violence of 4 years ago
Vice President Kamala Harris oversees orderly process after losing November election; ‘Today, America’s democracy stood,’ she says
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK, Farnoush Amiri and Matt Brown
US Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill, July 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)
December 15, 2024, 11:12 pm
Mystery drone sightings over New Jersey show gaps in US security, says Trump adviser
Mike Waltz, whom Trump has tapped to be national security adviser, urges ‘Iron Dome for America,’ as White House plays down reports of unexplained UAVs, to some Democrats’ chagrin
By Phil Stewart, Kanishka Singh and Sarah N. Lynch
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