US Congress

Congresswoman submits names of children killed in Gaza

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Muslim Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has submitted the names of the Palestinian children killed by the Israeli regime's forces in Gaza Strip into the record of the US Congress.

Pro-Palestine Ilhan Omar wins primary in Minnesota

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – US Rep. Ilhan Omar decisively won the Democratic primary for her district Tuesday, widening her margin of victory in a rematch against Don Samuels whom she just narrowly beat two years ago, local media said.

US to provide Israel with additional $3.5bn in military aid

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – The administration of President Joe Biden has announced plans to send an additional $3.5bn to Israel to spend on US-made weapons and military equipment amid the occupying regime’s months-long onslaught against Palestinians.

Violent rioter receives a 20-year prison sentence: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – One of the most dangerous defendants of January 06, 2021 riot, who attacked the US Capitol police officers with a weapon, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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Israel's Netanyahu addresses joint session of US Congress

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday delivered a speech to Congress, taking on protesters inside the House chamber and thousands gathered outside the Capitol.

37 US congresspersons boycott Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA)– Following the intensification of the international outcry against Israeli genocide in Gaza, 9 senators and 28 members of US House of Representatives publicly said that they would boycott Benjamin Netanyahu's speech in Congress.

Supreme Court sends Trump case back to lower court

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – The Supreme Court on Monday extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss.

US congress key democrats approve major arms sale to Israel

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Two key Democrats in the US Congress have agreed to support a major arms sale to the Israeli regime that includes 50 F-15 fighter jets worth more than $18 billion.

Israel's Netanyahu gets invitation to address US Congress

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The United States has invited the Zionist Israeli regime's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the US Congress, indicating their support for the regime's support for its genocidal campaign in Gaza.

Trump indicted over Capitol riot

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Former US President Donald Trump was indicted by a federal grand jury regarding his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election on Tuesday.

US congressman proposes moratorium on foreign aid over Kyiv

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – US Congressman Paul Gosar believes that the United States should introduce a moratorium on foreign aid over substantial funds sent to Ukraine.

Kan'ani blasts US House move against Ilhan Omar

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Referring to US congresswoman Ilhan Omar's dismissal, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani slammed the parliamentary tyranny in the United States.

Trump nominated for US House speaker

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – US Republican Matt Gaetz formally nominated ex-President Donald Trump to lead the House of Representatives on Thursday, as the members failed to elect a speaker for the 11th time in a row.

US congressmen approve $1.7 tln draft budget with Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The US House of Representatives approved the country’s draft budget for the fiscal year 2023 (ends September 30) for around $1.7 trillion, which included $44.9 bln for Ukraine.

87% very or somewhat concerned about a recession in US: poll

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Close to 9 in 10 Americans report they are concerned about a recession as officials say that the possibility is not off the table, according to a new poll, local US media reported.

US Congress unprecedentedly seeks to arm Taiwan: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – US lawmakers are pushing an unprecedented package of military aid to Taipei, but allocating the money for it is in question.

Man drives car into US Capitol barricade, starts shooting

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – A man drove his car into the vehicle barricade outside the US Capitol early on Sunday and fired several shots into the air before fatally shooting himself.

US congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – A US congressional delegation arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, officials said, days after China held military drills around the island in retaliation for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit.

US Congress calls on Biden to prevent Zionist settlement plan

 TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – In a letter to US president Joe Biden, the members of the American Congress called on him to prevent a Zionist settlement project in an area in the occupied West Bank.

US congress discuss bill to bolster Israel, Arab air defenses

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – US lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced legislation on Thursday aimed at bolstering defense cooperation between the Zionist regime of Israel and several Arab states.

Trump Jr criticizes Congress for approving new aid to Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Trump Jr has criticized the Biden administration for approving a new aid package to Ukraine while there are serious shortages of the baby formula inside the country.

Russia sanctions 398 US lawmakers, 87 Canadian senators

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that it has imposed retaliatory personal sanctions against 398 members of the US House of Representatives and 87 Canadian senators.