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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 dismisses Biden's January 6 pardons as 'void' and 'vacant'

Trump also accused the previous president of not approving or even knowing about pardons he made.

Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish congresswoman and Middle East peace advocate, dies at 87

Lowey is survived by her husband, who is 64 years old; the attorney, Steve Lowey; and three children and eight grandchildren.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA , RON KAMPEAS/JTA
17/03/2025

Adam Boehler withdraws nomination as US envoy for hostage affairs after direct talks with Hamas

White House officials said that Boehler will still continue to work in the Trump administration "as a special government employee focused on hostage negotiations."

Evangelical leader urges senators to confirm Huckabee as ambassador to Israel

Huckabee 'brings moral clarity, unwavering support for Israel, and will serve as the greatest US ambassador to Israel in history,' Friends of Zion Museum founder Mike Evans said.

Trump suggests Canada should become the 51st state, again

Trump pushes for Canadian statehood, claiming it would remove tariffs and strengthen both nations.

Where do NYC’s Democratic mayoral candidates stand on Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest?

The most prominent candidates in the Democratic primary’s centrist lane, including Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, have yet to comment on the arrest.

By BEN SALES/JTA
10/03/2025

Trump administration launches new 'self-deportation' app

Trump unveils new app to push undocumented migrants toward self-deportation amid immigration crackdown.

By REUTERS
10/03/2025
 US President Donald Trump meets with a delegation of former hostages in the Oval Office, and shows

From Holocaust to Oct. 7: The story of the cartoon given to Trump by former hostages

The cartoon illustrated a clear, visual link between the Nazis’ treatment of the Jews and the hostages held in captivity by Hamas since October 7.

Trump should talk to anyone, anywhere, if it can save our hostages

After 17 months of war, it is time to put an end to the hostage crisis, and bring home all our people.

By NOAM TIBON/JTA
08/03/2025

Trump to order abolishment of Department of Education

The order may come as soon as Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter whom it did not name.

By REUTERS
06/03/2025
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