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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.

What did the Trump admin. antisemitism task force demand from Harvard?

Harvard would have needed to change its admissions practices, stop DEI programming and policy measures, and change its hiring strategy.

 Donald Trump seen with a model of an Iranian missile (illustrative)

US will make 'decision on Iran very quickly,' Trump says after talks

Trump, who has threatened military action if no deal is reached on halting Iran's nuclear program, told reporters aboard Air Force One that he met with advisers on Iran and expected a quick decision.

By REUTERS
14/04/2025

Authorities changing visas status of students at southern US universities due to Gaza stance

More than 100 students at southern US universities have had their visas revoked as deportation proceedings continue against Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil, among others.

Trump Hitler

FBI claims alleged neo-Nazi killed parents as part of Trump assassination attempt

A document owned by the alleged attempted assassin also contained images of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler along with the text, “HAIL HITLER HAIL THE WHITE RACE HAIL VICTORY.”

Pennsylvania charges man attempting attack on Jewish gov. with terrorism, arson, attempted murder

The alleged assailant's charges will include terrorism, attempted murder, and arson.

13/04/2025

'It Takes Chutzpah': Jewish senator's memoir hopes to raise next generation of activists

It Takes Chutzpah is crisply and clearly written, intended to raise a new generation of can-do activists with the ability to build bridges and widen constituencies in order to achieve their goals.

By RALPH AMELAN
12/04/2025

Trump taps Yehuda Kaploun as State Dept. antisemitism envoy

Kaploun, born in Israel to a haredi family, aided then-President-elect Trump as his Jewish outreach chief on Trump's vision for US-Israel relations after the 2024 election victory.

GOP Rep. Randy Fine, the newest Jewish congressman, calls Rashida Tlaib ‘terrorist’

Fine called Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib a “terrorist” and said that some members of the progressive “Squad” — of which she is a member — “shouldn’t be Americans.”

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
10/04/2025

Are B-2 bombers a message to Iran? 'We'll let them decide,' Pentagon chief says

When asked if the B-2s were meant to send a message to Iran, Hegseth said: "We'll let them decide."

By REUTERS
10/04/2025

Trump temporarily lowers tariffs for most countries, raises them for China

Trump's announcement came less than 24 hours after steep new tariffs kicked in on imports from dozens of trading partners.

By REUTERS
09/04/2025
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