Current majority leader, 83, will serve out his term; Hoyer is known for closeness to AIPAC, led Democratic freshmen trips to Israel

The Democratic Party mainstream remains staunchly pro-Israel, but progressives use partisan gridlock to make the Jewish state a wedge issue

After funding for Israel's missile defense cut from US spending bill, Michael Oren says politicization of issue could become a 'strategic vulnerability' for Jerusalem

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announces intention to call standalone vote for $1 billion supporting Israel's missile defense system: 'It will be done'

Pro-Israel lobby accuses progressives of 'playing politics with Israeli & Palestinian lives,'; Republican Jewish Coalition lashes 'disgraceful' move

Foreign minister speaks to House Majority Leader Hoyer, attributes development to 'technical' issues and expresses confidence the pledged $1 billion will soon be approved

Pro-Israel lobby says campaign with Omar's photo and call to 'stand against terrorists' is fair game given her comments appearing to equate US and Israel with Taliban and Hamas

Georgia Republican lashes out after she loses positions on Education and Labor Committee and Budget Committee for spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories

Pro-Israel lobby names top House members Steny Hoyer, Kevin McCarthy as speakers at 2020 confab; announcement comes amid campaign pressuring Democrats not to attend gathering

Trump wants 'The Squad' to be regarded as new face of the Democratic Party... and so do they. Now Israel, and US Jews, are being dangerously squeezed between partisan extremes