american politics

Sen. Ron Wyden says the Democrats need ‘chutzpah’ to return to power

The Oregon Democratic Jewish senator's ‘rules of chutzpah’ offer a guide for resisting Trump’s policies.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
02/02/2025

What do Jerusalemites think of Trump as US president?

With Donald Trump back in the White House, the people of Israel's capital voice optimism, criticism, and biblical references.

Rabbi’s Holocaust memorial speech pulled from TV for being 'too political'

A public TV station in South Carolina removed a Holocaust memorial speech by a rabbi after he criticized recent policies on LGBTQ rights and refugee aid, fueling controversy over free speech.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
01/02/2025

'We don't want to fight wars': Pete Hegseth gets sworn in as US Defense Secretary

Hegseth, a former Minnesota National Guard officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan was sworn in by Vice President J.D. Vance on Saturday morning to lead the Pentagon.

Inauguration Day: Donald Trump is officially America's 47th president

Trump to take the oath of office at 7:00 p.m. Israel time • Javier Milei and Giorgia Meloni among world leaders who attended inauguration

By REUTERS
20/01/2025
  US President Donald Trump's inner circle (illustration)

Who's who in Donald Trump's inner circle?

Trump’s cabinet and inner circle will be composed of both staunch isolationists and stalwart war hawks.

US Congress approves stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown

President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law on Saturday.

By REUTERS
20/12/2024

Mitch McConnell’s moral mishap: Protecting Trump despite disdain

From 2016 to today, McConnell’s Senate leadership navigated Trump’s rise and moral failings.

AOC: AIPAC pushes voters away from Democrats, overly influences Congress members

The congresswoman implies that the Jewish lobbying group is responsible for the losses the Democrats had this election season.

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