Husband of Vice President Kamala Harris pays tribute to Jewish and American values as he lights menorah with president, Jewish leaders and new Israeli envoy at pared-down party

'In so many ways he personified the greatest generation,' says Senate majority leader. 'He took whatever was thrown at him no matter how difficult, did his job, never complained'

Party-line Democratic vote to raise debt ceiling by nearly half-trillion dollars brings instant relief in Washington and far beyond, but still only a reprieve for 2 months

Progressive senator tells Schumer replenishing system would be irresponsible without also addressing 'destruction' in coastal enclave, which he says should also receive $1 billion

Passage buys lawmakers time to craft measures to fund federal agencies, programs; If cap not raised by Oct. 18, the US probably will face financial crisis, treasury head warns

After marathon 'vote-a-rama' session of amendments, outline passes to expand social spending with investments in health, education, tackling climate change

Major infrastructure legislation will support upgrades long sought by Orthodox Jewish groups

In 1st formal meeting between an Israeli official and Biden since inauguration, Israeli president aims to set out positions of Bennett's government, breach chasms Netanyahu created

Chuck Schumer writes to British envoy, after court rules against family petition to have Alta moved to Israel due to doctors decision to turn off machines keeping her alive

In meetings with Israeli factions across spectrum, visiting US Jewish leaders say they received same message of satisfaction with US president and concern over his party