Party hopes legislation will help boost its prospects of keeping majorities in the House, Senate in upcoming midterms

But US president says he doesn't expect any further escalation as Beijing continues exercises around self-ruled island, defying calls to stop

After 18 months of negotiations, all Democrats back $430 billion spending plan, which Republicans have slammed as too costly while liberal Democrats say it doesn't go far enough

US president thanks Egypt for leading talks alongside Qatar, backs probe of civilian casualties caused by Israel and PIJ, commends Lapid's leadership during the crisis

The sporting festivities were once about Muscular Judaism; now they're more about fun, friends and maybe 'aliyah'

Move paves way for more decisive action against virus, amid criticism against Biden administration over lack of access to vaccines

In counter to invasion of Ukraine, senators support move 95-1 as 'a warning shot to tyrants' who think democracies are up for grabs; Trump ally Sen. Josh Hawley casts only no vote

White House says move will allow states where procedure is legal to apply for permission to use Medicaid funds to provide reproductive healthcare to women from other areas

Deal includes $3 billion for Patriot missiles for Riyadh, designed specifically to protect against rocket attacks by Houthis in Yemen, and $2.2 billion for UAE missile defense

Slain terror chief was crucial in shifting jihadi movement to target US; 9/11 made Bin Laden American enemy No. 1, but attacks likely wouldn't have succeeded without his deputy