The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

In this episode, Deryn Sousa talks with Bob Peters, an expert on American missile defense and deterrence, about the threats facing the United States, the evolution of our missile defense programs, and how close cooperation with Israel helps keep both countries ahead of emerging dangers. Then, Deryn is joined by Israeli journalist and author Yaakov Katz to explore Israel’s innovation ecosystem and how its battlefield-tested, on‑the‑fly ingenuity helps the United States—both today and tomorrow.For more information about how U.S.-Israel cooperation benefits American national security, take a look at our recent memo. Follow AIPAC on our social media channels here.  Learn more about AIPAC on our website.

Before you hit play, take 30 seconds and visit aip.ac/act right now and tell your House member to oppose Congressman Thomas Massie’s amendment that would strip critical security assistance to Israel out of an upcoming bill. Once you’ve taken action, share the link with friends and family so they can do the same.On today’s episode, AIPAC Spokeswoman Deryn Sousa sits down with senior lobbyist Oren Adaki to break down several pieces of high-stakes legislation moving through the House right now—what they do, why they matter, and how anti-Israel members of Congress are working to block them. Then, Deryn talks with John Spencer of the Urban Warfare Institute about how U.S.-Israel defense cooperation is shaping America’s national security and directly affecting the soldiers carrying out these missions every day around the world. To learn more about how the U.S.-Israel partnership keeps Americans safer and drives new innovation, check out our new memo. Follow AIPAC on social media to stay up to date! We also recommend following John on X @spencerguard.

American security assistance to Israel is in the news. As members of Congress consider funding the 9th year of a 10-year MOU originally signed by President Obama, broader questions about the next MOU are shaping the discussion here in Washington and across the country. In this episode, AIPAC Spokeswoman Deryn Sousa sits down with senior lobbyists Dave Gillette and Deb Saxon to discuss the MOU's decades-long history, how the money is spent (spoiler: almost all of it is spent here in America), and discuss why this funding matters to America.Additional Links:For more information on the MOU, you can find our memo here. Click here to learn how and why Israel is a model ally.If you are curious about jobs here in the United States created or supported by Israeli-founded companies, check out the U.S.-Israel Business Alliance's impact reports. 

Israel has changed the equation in the Middle East over the last two years, but today, Israel's enemies are rearming and evolving. In this conversation, AIPAC's Renee Sharon sits down with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and former IDF Spokesperson, to discuss the latest security challenges facing Israel. We discuss Iran's plans to rebuild its ballistic missile and nuclear programs, the evolving situation in Syria, Hezbollah rearming in Lebanon, and the developments on the ground in Gaza.We also discuss Turkey and Qatar, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the prospects for more Israeli-Arab normalization.

Every year, Congress passes the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA.You may not have heard much about it, but this annual bill is a major driver of U.S.-Israel defense cooperation in areas like missile defense, counter-drone technology, tunnel detection, and other defense innovations. In this episode, we break down what to expect out of this year's NDAA, why it matters to pro-Israel Americans, and how it helps secure both America and Israel.To stay up to date, follow AIPAC on social, including our new WhatsApp channel: https://linktr.ee/AIPAC 

In this episode, we examine two letters sent by congressional Republicans to the White House, urging the administration to insist on the full dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program and a total ban on uranium enrichment. Learn why these demands are key to any future deal with Iran, what’s at stake in the ongoing negotiations, and how Americans can help ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. Read the Senate letter here, and the House version here.Visit www.apac.org/iran to thank your members of Congress who signed onto this letter. 

The United States and Israel are key allies working together to confront shared challenges as America faces new, bolder, and more sophisticated threats from Russia, China, and Iran. This episode breaks down the bipartisan U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025—legislation to strengthen cooperation on next-gen tech, anti-drone defenses, and counter-tunneling. Learn how it enhances security—and visit aipac.org/future to urge your members of Congress to cosponsor the bill.See the Full List of Cosponsors:Senate Bill – S.554, lead authors Senators Dan Sullivan and Gary Peters House Bill – H.R.1229, lead authors Representatives Joe Wilson and Donald Norcross

Get up to speed on the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act. Learn what’s in the bill, why it matters, and how to talk about. Click here to urge your members of Congress to support this critical legislation.Want to see who's already on board? Check out the list of current cosponsors:Cosponsors in the House (H.R.1422)Cosponsors in the Senate (S.556)For more information on the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act, visit AIPAC's website.