Eric Cantor

Over 15 years, the U.S.-Israel Education Association organized congressional trips allowing American lawmakers firsthand exposure to security and technology issues in Israel. For example, after being shown the Iron Dome, five members of the House Armed Services Committee successfully tripled the budget for the system shortly after returning to Washington. Netanyahu credited USIEA and Heather Johnston with helping strengthen the overall U.S.-Israel alliance.

Republicans are divided over Virginia's new redistricting map, which creates a 10-1 Democratic advantage. The map passed with 51.5% voter approval, prompting GOP claims of partisan gerrymandering and legal challenges. Key figures like Richard Hudson and Virginians for Fair Maps argue the process was unfair, while others, such as Marjorie Taylor Greene, blame GOP messaging failures.

Republicans in Virginia are divided over a new redistricting map that creates a 10-1 Democratic advantage, with party leaders criticizing it as a partisan gerrymander. The map passed with 51.5% voter approval, prompting GOP calls for legal challenges and blame-shifting over messaging failures.