Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 374

KEVIN FREKING

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington DC on April 19, 2024. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)
April 20, 2024, 1:30 am
Bill with Israel, Ukraine aid advances in rare bipartisan US House vote
Democrats help Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan clear procedural hurdle amid opposition from hardline Republicans; lawmakers could give final okay to $95 billion package this weekend
By STEPHEN GROVES, LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING
US House Speaker Mike Johnson arrives to a House Republican caucus meeting at the US Capitol on February 6, 2024 in Washington. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP)
February 7, 2024, 3:41 am
US House rejects Republican-led effort to pass standalone Israel aid bill
$17.6 billion military aid package fails to get two-thirds support needed to advance, in second setback of day for GOP leaders after bid to impeach homeland secretary falls short
By KEVIN FREKING
Rep. Matt Gaetz answers questions from members of the media after speaking on the House floor, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, October 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
October 3, 2023, 8:57 am
GOP lawmaker Gaetz files motion to oust McCarthy as speaker, sparking House tumult
Procedural tool employed for first time in over 100 years as conservative Republican fumes over congressional leader’s reliance on Democratic votes, but support for move unclear
By Farnoush Amiri and KEVIN FREKING
Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, walks to the House chamber, at the US Capitol, in Washington, September 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
October 1, 2023, 9:13 pm
Far-right Republican seeks to oust McCarthy after bill to avoid government shutdown
US House speaker tells Florida lawmaker Matt Gaetz to ‘bring it on,’ after Gaetz accuses him of violating pledges he made in January to secure enough GOP support for speakership
By KEVIN FREKING
This image from U.S. Senate video shows the vote total, 88-9, on a temporary funding bill in the Senate at the US Capitol in Washington, Saturday, September 30, 2023. (Senate Television via AP)
October 1, 2023, 4:29 am
Shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight
Rushed package drops aid to Ukraine but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion and will fund government until November 17
By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING and STEPHEN GROVES
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, speaks to reporters after a series of amendment votes and final passage on the big debt ceiling and budget cuts package, at the Capitol in Washington, June 1, 2023. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)
June 2, 2023, 11:30 am
With just days to spare, US Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal
Legislation, which also includes spending cutbacks demanded by House Republicans, sent to US president to be signed into law, averting default
By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, Farnoush Amiri and MARY CLARE JALONICK
US President Joe Biden talks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, May 26, 2023. (Susan Walsh/AP)
May 28, 2023, 10:48 am
US debt-ceiling deal: What’s known so far about the agreement to avert default
Non-defense spending roughly flat in the 2024 fiscal year, full funding for veterans as per Biden’s proposed budget plan, changes to food stamp program
By KEVIN FREKING
Lights illuminate the US Capitol after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced that he and US President Joe Biden had reached an 'agreement in principle' to resolve the looming debt crisis on May 27, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
May 28, 2023, 5:45 am
Biden, GOP reach tentative deal to raise debt ceiling, avoid calamitous US default
After extensive talks, president and House speaker reach compromise deal that may face opposition from both sides over concessions, as sides race to meet June 5 deadline
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK, Zeke Miller and KEVIN FREKING
US House Representative Ilhan Omar speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
February 1, 2023, 6:40 pm
GOP seeks Omar ouster from Foreign Affairs panel for past comments seen as antisemitic
Republican lawmaker says Democrat ‘brought dishonor’ to the House; her backers say effort to boot her from committee is motivated by vengeful politics
By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING
Republican Rep. George Santos of New York leaves a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, January 25, 2023. (AP/Andrew Harnik)
February 1, 2023, 10:56 am
Santos bows out of House panels amid fury over lies about his past
Temporary resignation comes as Republican lawmaker is probed for embellishing on finances, family, resume; meanwhile, Republicans move to oust Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs panel
By KEVIN FREKING
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., listens to the third round of votes for House Speaker on the opening day of the 118th Congress at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Washington.(AP/Alex Brandon)
January 4, 2023, 1:48 am
GOP’s McCarthy fails repeatedly to win House speaker role, will try again Wednesday
Far-right flank of party balks at backing top Republican unless demands met, leaving faction mired in chaos and lower chamber of Congress unable to call votes, swear-in new members
By LISA MASCARO, Farnoush Amiri and KEVIN FREKING
US Capitol Police officers stand at the base of the steps to the House Chambers as the House votes on a $1.7 trillion spending package on December 23, 2022 in Washington. The House of Representatives voted to pass the spending bill that will fund the government through 2023. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP)
December 24, 2022, 6:47 am
US Congress greenlights $1.7 trillion spending bill with $45 billion in Ukraine aid
Massive measure, passed mostly along party lines, boosts funding for defense, domestic initiatives such as disaster relief, substance abuse prevention and treatment programs
By KEVIN FREKING
Speaker of the US House Nancy Pelosi, and her husband, Paul Pelosi, arrive at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors State Department Dinner, December 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)
October 28, 2022, 5:38 pm
Pelosi’s husband beaten with hammer in home by attacker shouting ‘Where is Nancy’
Paul Pelosi, 82, suffers blunt force trauma to head and body but expected to make full recovery; assailant, who is in custody, deliberately targeted their house
By KEVIN FREKING, MICHAEL BALSAMO and Colleen Long
Then-US president Donald Trump listens as Dr. Stephen Hahn, at the time commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, speaks during a media briefing in the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House, in Washington, August 23, 2020. (Alex Brandon/AP)
August 24, 2022, 11:55 pm
Trump staffers pressed FDA to okay unproven COVID drug, congressional probe hears
Former Food and Drug Administration commissioner says he came under pressure to reapprove anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, which Trump took himself, despite dangers
By MATTHEW PERRONE and KEVIN FREKING
The flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. 'Woody' Williams is carried by joint service members into the US Capitol, July 14, 2022 in Washington, to lie in honor. (Al Drago/Pool Photo via AP)
July 15, 2022, 11:46 am
Congress honors Hershel Williams, WWII hero of Iwo Jima, with ultimate salute
77 years after his wartime heroism, Marine who died last month at 98 lies in honor in the US Capitol Rotunda, a tribute reserved for nation’s most distinguished citizens
By KEVIN FREKING
Load More
Sign in or Register
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering also lets you comment on articles and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.