Sen. Tim Kaine visits Holocaust memorials during Europe trip “These pivotal places inspire continued diligence against antisemitism at home and abroad,” wrote the Virginia senator in a social-media post. Izzy Salant April 25, 2025
Jewish Democratic senators urge Trump to end weaponization of antisemitism The senators accuse Donald Trump of using the fight against Jew-hatred as “a means to an end” in the administration's tackling of universities. Mike Wagenheim April 24, 2025
No. 2 Senate Democrat Dick Durbin to retire The leader of a pro-Israel PAC in Illinois told JNS that Durban has “been a very good loyal friend to us over the years.” Jonathan D. Salant April 24, 2025
‘Outrageous,’ Nevada senator says of GOP votes against shielding Israel, Ukraine from tariffs “They need the United States to be standing with them, not hitting them with nonsensical tariffs that could cause them even more harm,” Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto stated. April 11, 2025
Senate confirms Huckabee as Israel envoy, Fetterman lone Dem backer “To execute on President Trump’s iron clad support of Israel, we urgently need a qualified ambassador in the region,” said Sen. Jim Risch. “I have no doubt Gov. Huckabee is that person.” Andrew Bernard April 9, 2025
Senate votes down Sanders resolutions to block $9b in Israel arms sales “No one in the world is coming to the support of Hamas,” Sen. Jim Risch said. “No one with the exception of some misguided people in this organization.” Andrew Bernard April 3, 2025
Companion House, Senate bills aim to curb Jew-hatred on campus U.S. schools supporting “pro-terrorism activities should lose every cent of federal funding and subsidization,” stated Sen. Katie Britt. April 1, 2025
Sanders forces Senate vote on blocking arms sales to Israel The effort marks the first major test for the chamber's Democrats on Israel policy in the new term. March 28, 2025
Huckabee visits Lubavitcher Rebbe’s grave ahead of Israel posting The former Arkansas governor, a staunch supporter of Israel, visited the site in Queens together with his wife, Janet. Etgar Lefkovits March 24, 2025