Bennett sits with bipartisan delegation and with Democrats on visit backed by dovish lobby after years of Netanyahu government boycotts; thanks legislators for Iron Dome funding

Israeli missile defense system set up on US territory as interim measure as American military builds up its forces in the Asia-Pacific region, Wall Street Journal reports

Interception appears to mark second time air defense system has been used to shoot down enemy unmanned aerial vehicles

Day after blocking Democrats from fast-tracking diplomat-turned-banker's nomination, Republicans forgo their objections, allowing Nides to be confirmed via voice vote

Josh Hawley gives no reason for decision to block unanimous consent vote to approve Tom Nides along with six other nominees; Democrat colleague calls move 'mind-boggling'

Military hopes to have full coverage of northern airspace within two years, as part of plan to establish a nationwide air defense umbrella

Republicans Cruz, Rubio and Haggerty vote against Tom Nides; no date set yet for full Senate vote to confirm envoy, which could still be delayed by GOP

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

Rand Paul's move slows Democratic colleague's effort to advance legislation by unanimous consent to grant $1 billion for missile defense system, but bill still certain to pass

Is this dependency on American aid healthy for Israel? And is this the relationship Israel and American Jews want with one another? A discussion with Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain.