Politics
Congress debates security measures amid rising antisemitism
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) defended a former Olympian accused of vandalism, while Congress considered the Jewish American Security Act to combat rising antisemitism.
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The Hill
The Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism was formed in response to the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, and has since passed legislation to invest in Holocaust education, protect houses of worship, and address antisemitism online.
2026-07-10 15:30 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Thursday defended former Olympian David Hearn, who was arrested and accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, vowing to do everything he could to ensure he receives a fair trial. Raskin, whose district includes Hearn’s hometown in Montgomery County, Md
2026-07-10 15:33 UTC