17 lawmakers sign letter calling on Biden administration to take lead on reconstruction efforts and increase engagement on issue

Former medical marijuana lobbyist and rising Democratic star has said part of her mission is to keep Democrats pro-Israel

GOP members attempt to highlight progressive views slamming Jewish state to portray rival party as anti-Israel

Gregory Meeks, head of the powerful US House Foreign Affairs Committee and an AIPAC ally, will instead hold talks with White House on the issue

Gregory Meeks, head of the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee, who has been endorsed by AIPAC, wants to give panel time to review deal in light of Gaza fighting

Move came nearly a week before outbreak of violence with Gaza, Washington Post reports; some Democratic lawmakers now seeking to scrutinize proposal

Progressive lawmakers lament US policy that ignores Palestinians, blast IDF strikes; more moderate colleagues closer to Biden offer 'unwavering' support for Jewish state

Proposal appears to have little chance of passing at moment, with Pelosi saying 'no' when asked if she backs it; House GOP leader: 'This is about power and control'

Measure awaits final approval from House next week; provides direct payments of $1,400 for most Americans, extends emergency unemployment benefits

Pro-Israel PAC endorses Shontel Brown as some express worry over progressive-left candidate Nina Turner's critical stance on Jewish state