Jacob Lew, formerly Obama's treasury secretary, says 'there is no greater mission' than advancing ties with Israel, as it vows to eliminate Hamas following October 7 massacre
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Obama chief of staff tapped to replace Tom Nides, with US-Israel ties crucial amid Hamas's devastating onslaught and resulting war

Authorities find over $100,00 in gold bars and $480,000 in cash at home of the New Jersey Democrat, who under caucus rules will have to resign as chair of foreign relations panel

Sarah Margon, who voice support for disinvestment from West Bank settlements, says she can't see path to confirmation with Republican senator determined to block appointment

State, Treasury departments tell Senate Foreign Relations Committee that response to possible Moscow annexation of Ukrainian territory should focus on oil revenue, arms supplies

In Senate testimony, Rob Malley appears to confirm Biden decision not to delist Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: US rejects 'demands that go beyond the scope of the JCPOA'

Biden's selection for special monitor appears to secure bipartisan support at long-delayed confirmation hearing even though some Republicans continue to grumble at her nomination

Letter signed by Ted Cruz and 32 colleagues demands president comply with legislation giving Congress oversight on nuclear pacts with Tehran, complicating talks to reenter deal

NJ Democrat, who heads the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, calls for greater pressure on Tehran, asks what point is of continued talks: 'What exactly are we trying to salvage?'

Jewish Federations, Orthodox Union and ADL pen letter to heads of Senate Foreign Relations Committee, calling for hearing on Holocaust scholar Deborah Lipstadt's nomination