Welcome to the Forward’s news covrage, articles and posts about congress.
Congress
The Latest
-
Fast Forward Senate moves to pass contentious antisemitism bill targeting anti-Israel activity on campuses
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer added the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act as an amendment to the defense spending bill
-
Fast Forward Close to 90 congressional Democrats urge Biden to sanction Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir
Both ministers have pushed for Israeli annexation of part or all of the West Bank, a policy that the incoming Donald Trump administration may support
-
Antisemitism Decoded Will leading Jewish groups support a crackdown on pro-Palestinian nonprofits?
AIPAC and the Anti-Defamation League support legislation that would allow federal officials to strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits they believe are supporting terrorist groups without going through normal legal channels
-
Fast Forward House set to vote on bill targeting nonprofits accused of supporting terrorism
Supporter say the government needs a new tool to crackdown on nonprofits that support terrorism. Critics say the bill could be used to punish the government’s political opponents
-
Politics Jewish voters play key role in NY House races, but number of Jewish members of Congress will drop
With Republican takeover of the Senate, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will likely be a leading opposition figure to second Trump administration
-
Politics New York Democratic Socialists reject censure of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for hosting antisemitism panel
It also defeated a measure that would have required more anti-Zionist credentials for those it endorses
-
Politics Exclusive: GOP nominee for Senate says Christian nationalist who trafficked in antisemitism has ‘moral courage’
David McCormick, the challenger to Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, discussed support for Israel and combating antisemitism on a call with State Sen. Doug Mastriano
-
Politics Trump’s warning to Jewish voters is now a flashpoint in tight House race
Former Rep. Mondaire Jones will launch an ad targeting Rep. Mike Lawler for defending Trump’s remarks blaming Jews if he loses the election
Explore
Most Popular
In Case You Missed It
-
Fast Forward Ukraine threatens sanctions against Israel for buying ‘stolen’ grain from Russia
-
Fast Forward A suspect is charged in one of Toronto’s Jewish shootings — but the bigger picture remains murky
-
Fast Forward Concert to benefit Bondi Beach victims canceled after Greek choir refuses to sing with Jews
-
News No Tourists, no income: The collapse of livelihoods in Jerusalem’s Old City