Politics

As the word “ceasefire” gains currency in Congress, some lawmakers are coupling their calls for peace in Gaza with conditions that cannot be met.

“I think this is a ridiculous position to put us in,” said Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of the negotiations.

The Intercept has learned of around half a dozen events coordinated with Israeli officials during recent weeks — some of them hastily organized.

The Republicans who orchestrated the Georgia commission to remove elected DAs said they will keep fighting to see Fani Willis removed.

The senator’s comments came ahead of a Democratic caucus discussion about placing conditions on $14 billion in military aid to Israel.

How the Israel lobby moved to quash rising dissent in Congress against Israel’s apartheid regime.

By easing virtually all limits on Israel’s use of the stockpile, Biden could undercut U.S. military preparedness and congressional oversight.

Rep. Lois Frankel, a staunch Israel supporter, quietly left the Congressional Progressive Caucus amid an internal split over Israel’s siege on Gaza.

Business records show that Sen. Joe Manchin’s longtime associates from West Virginia are helping oversee his daughter’s new centrist nonprofit.

Linda Trush sued the city alleging that she was wrongfully terminated and retaliated against after reporting sexual harassment by a co-worker.