Thune’s comments suggest that there could be a fight over getting Lew confirmed to the post. It would require a simple majority of 51 senators to advance the nomination. “I think it’ll ...

The vote reflected deep partisan divisions over Jacob Lew’s nomination, which nearly all Senate Republicans voted against. By Karoun Demirjian Reporting from the Capitol The Senate on Tuesday ...

President Joe Biden’s pick for ambassador to Israel, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, defended his record related to the Iran nuclear deal during his confirmation hearing Wednesday and made ...

Washington — The Senate confirmed former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel on Tuesday, quickly approving his nomination amid the war in Gaza. The Senate voted 53 ...

Lew, who served as treasury secretary under President Obama, was confirmed on a 53-43 vote. He has promised to stand side by side with Israel’s leaders as they respond to Hamas’ surprise Oct ...

53 senators voted to confirm Lew's appointment, while 43 senators voted against his confirmation. Republican Senators Lindsey Graham and Rand Paul voted together with the 51 Democratic Senators to ...

WASHINGTON — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has advanced Jack Lew 's nomination to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. The Democratic-led panel reported the nomination out of the ...

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved the nomination of Jacob Lew to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. The Senate could vote on Lew’s confirmation as early as next week.