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U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Credit: Pixabay)
March 6, 2025, 1:27 pm
Senate panel hearing addresses line between Jew-hatred, free speech
“Antisemitism thrives in loopholes. Congress has the power and the obligation to close them,” Adela Cojab, of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, told the committee.
By Mike Wagenheim
Mark Isakowitz has been named as Senator-elect David McCormick’s new chief of staff. (Photo provided by Mark Isakowitz)
December 16, 2024, 10:25 am
Implementing vision
Dave McCormick’s new chief of staff is ready to help the senator elect hit the ground running
By David Rullo
U.S. politician Bernie Sanders at the launch of his book "It's Okay to Be Angry at Capitalism" at the House of World Cultures in Berlin, Oct. 12, 2023. (Jens Kalaene/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images)
November 21, 2024, 10:02 am
19 Senate Democrats back unsuccessful attempt to block weapons shipments to Israel
The resolutions were opposed by all Republicans as well as most Democrats in the Senate, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
By Luke Tress
Israeli soldiers seen at a staging area near the Israeli border with Lebanon, Oct. 1, 2024. (David Cohen/Flash90)
November 20, 2024, 10:32 am
Progressive Jewish groups back Senate resolutions against arms sales to Israel
In a shift, J Street is supporting the “resolutions of disapproval” proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
By Luke Tress
Senate hopeful David McCormick met with the Pittsburgh Jewish community at Bunny Bakes in Squirrel Hill. (Photo by David Rullo)
September 20, 2024, 12:50 pm
Senate candidate David McCormick meets with Jewish community in Squirrel Hill
David McCormick said he would be a strong voice of support for the Jewish community.
By David Rullo
Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, speaks during a hearing at the U.S. Capitol, July 11, 2024. (Bonnie Cash/Getty Images)
September 18, 2024, 12:23 pm
In contentious Senate hearing, divisions over fighting antisemitism come to the fore
The emotional hearing was briefly brought to a stop by someone shouting antisemitic invective.
By Ron Kampeas
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, a Jewish Democrat who is the majority leader, delivers a speech on antisemitism in the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 29, 2023. (Senate website/screenshot)
December 1, 2023, 11:57 am
Chuck Schumer calls out antisemitism on the left in a speech on the Senate floor
Schumer’s speech comes as Jewish security groups and law enforcement agencies have reported a spike in antisemitic incidents following Oct. 7.
By Ron Kampeas
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a California Democrat, introduces Xavier Becerra, nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, during his Senate Finance Committee nomination, Feb. 24, 2021. (Greg Nash-Pool/Getty Images)
September 29, 2023, 12:21 pm
Dianne Feinstein, long-serving Jewish senator from California, dies at 90
The long-serving Jewish senator from California was a leading Democratic voice for more than three decades.
By Ron Kampeas
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a California Democrat, walks to the Senate Chambers during a series of the votes at the U.S. Capitol Building, Feb. 13, 2023. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
February 17, 2023, 11:01 am
Sen. Dianne Feinstein will not run again following more than 30 years in office
Feinstein, 89, is  the Senate's oldest sitting member, and is its longest-serving Jew currently in office.
By Ron Kampeas
November 2, 2022, 10:28 am
Chronicle poll results: Pennsylvania Senate race
We asked our readers who they support in Pennsylvania's Senate race. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Rep. Conor Lamb (D-PA) talks with constituents at Riardos Bar and Grill on Aug. 6, 2021 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
May 9, 2022, 9:09 pm
Conor Lamb calls for ‘delicate balance’ on U.S.-Israel relations in Pa. Senate bid
The moderate congressman is walking a fine line between ‘maintaining our support’ for Israel, yet criticizing Israeli moves he says jeopardize the two-state solution
By Matthew Kassel | Jewish Insider
Pa. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman spoke at a candidate's forum organized by the Jewish Democratic Council of America and Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania. Screen shot by David Rullo.
April 18, 2022, 12:44 pm
Senate hopefuls make their case to Pennsylvania’s Jewish voters
Senate candidates broadly agree on issues, separated by nuanced positions
By David Rullo
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (Harold Hoch/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images)
April 11, 2022, 10:06 am
John Fetterman says he’ll ‘lean in’ on U.S.-Israel relationship as senator
The Democratic lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania emphasized that he is forging his own path in in one of the most high-profile races of the midterms
By Matthew Kassel | Jewish Insider
Dr. Mehmet Oz attends The 2022 Champions Of Jewish Values Gala at Carnegie Hall on January 20, 2022, in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
March 16, 2022, 1:47 pm
Oz reveals views on Israel in PA Republican primary
The TV host, who would be the first Muslim senator, says his support for Israel is rooted in his faith
By Jewish Insider's Gabby Deutch
Democratic US Senate candidate Jon Ossoff speaks at a Get Out the Vote rally with former U.S. President Barack Obama as he campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden in Atlanta on Nov. 2, 2020. (Elijah Nouvelage / AFP via Getty Images via JTA)
November 6, 2020, 10:55 am
In Georgia, Jon Ossoff’s Senate bid goes to a January runoff election
Neither nominee met the 50% threshold to win in Tuesday’s election.
By Ron Kampeas
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