Congress members
Coverage of Congress members in the Nexus archive.
- Senate defense policy bill excludes IVF provision
The Senate Armed Services Committee rejected a provision in the annual defense policy bill that would have expanded coverage of fertility services, including IVF, for military members and their families. Senator Tammy Duckworth stated the provision aimed to provide troops with the same IVF access available to Congress members.
- Aipac affiliate has funded lavish trips to Israel for dozens of Congress members since 7 October, filings reveal
Aipac's affiliate, the American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF), funded lavish travel to Israel for dozens of Congress members and staffers since October 7, 2023. The trips included one-sided briefings and meetings with Israeli officials and advocates for policies like West Bank annexation and Palestinian displacement, despite declining American public support for Israel.