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United States political news and analysis with a focus on the connection between American policy and the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

Trump: If I were in charge, today's attack on Israel never would've happened

Former President Trump criticized Biden's Iran policy, blaming it for recent Middle East conflicts and warning of global catastrophe.

Where do NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ potential successors stand on Israel and Jewish issues?

Facing bribery and fraud charges, Adams has sworn not to step down, and no one in the city — including its voters — can push him out before the next scheduled election, in 2025.

By NEW YORK JEWISH WEEK STAFF/JTA
28/09/2024

Congressman’s office vandalized as pro-Palestinian protests reignite across NYC

The graffiti covered a window that, for much of the past year, has displayed fliers with the faces of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
28/09/2024

US lawmakers push for peace education to further Abraham Accords

The US House of Representatives introduces a bipartisan resolution to expand the Abraham Accords through educational reform, emphasizing peace and tolerance in curricula.

Trump briefed on alleged assassination threats by Iran following Ryan Routh's conviction

Ryan Routh has been indicted for the attempted assassination of Trump as campaign reveals alleged Iranian threats against former president.

25/09/2024
  A cartoon of Donald Trump by Richard Codor.

'President Chaos': A cartoonist's collection of work from Donald Trump's presidency

I see this work as a historical document that will live to enlighten people about how fragile democracy is and how a divisive authoritarian leader like Trump can destroy it.

By RICHARD CODOR
23/09/2024

Is Harris antisemitic? Tapper reminds Cotton that her Jewish husband fights antisemitism

Sen. Tom Cotton defends Trump's remarks, blaming Jewish voters for a potential 2024 loss.

IAC spotlights Oct. 7 as Trump dominates summit’s opening night

After Trump's remarks, IAC CEO Elan Carr spoke alongside US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, the Holocaust scholar Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, about the rise in antisemitism.

What to know about Josh Stein, the Jewish attorney outpolling Mark Robinson in NC governor’s race

Stein would be North Carolina’s first Jewish governor, and a groundswell of support for him could prove to be a potential obstacle for Donald Trump’s bid to retake the White House.

By ANDREA COOPER/JTA
21/09/2024
 Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds up a sign as PM Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of congress 24/7

US lawmaker Rashida Tlaib condemns cartoon showing her with exploding pager

The cartoon, published on Thursday, showed a woman sitting next to an exploding pager. The woman's desk in the cartoon had a name card saying "Rep. Tlaib."

By REUTERS
21/09/2024
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