american politics

For the first time, the Muslim vote may determine who will sit in the White House

Despite the calls to boycott the elections, some Muslim leaders believe that voting can be a way of change.

By MOR SHAPIRA
05/11/2024

Involving US troops in Israeli conflicts requires congressional approval, House lawmakers argue

Five progressive lawmakers ask the Biden administration to clarify the US military’s role in Israeli conflicts.

By SVETLANA SHKOLNIKOVA/ TNS
05/11/2024

Trump suggests Liz Cheney should have 'guns trained on her face'

Speaking to a local TV station on Friday, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Trump might have violated state laws that prohibit death threats.

By REUTERS
01/11/2024
 Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Atlanta, Georgia

Harris holds 46%-43% lead over Trump amid voter gloom

Both polls showed Harris with a lead within the margin of error, with the latest poll showing her ahead just 2 percentage points when using unrounded figures.

By REUTERS
22/10/2024

A Jewish and former Democratic congressman’s case for electing Donald Trump in 2024

President Trump designated the Houthis as a terrorist organization in January 2021. The Harris-Biden administration removed that designation one month later, before reversing course in January 2024.

By PETER DEUTSCH/JTA
16/10/2024
 (L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

Arab American PAC rejects both Trump and Harris over their support for Israel

The November 5 US elections will mark the first time AAPAC has chosen not to endorse a candidate since the group's 1998 inception. It usually endorses Democrats.

By REUTERS
16/10/2024

American voters, this current failed Congress wants your votes

In the wake of Israel’s response to Hamas’s October 7 massacre, Republicans seized the opportunity to portray all Democrats as antisemites and anti-Israel.

We must reject Trump’s efforts to divide the Jews

People with political acumen much greater than mine have spoken about what the election of Trump would mean for democracy, the rule of law, and America’s role in the world.

By STAN POLOVETS
22/09/2024
 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris waves on stage at the United Center in Chicago 19/8

Why I support Kamala Harris

Despite Republican extremism thinking, Kronish believes Kamala Harris is the best candidate for Israel and the US presidency

By RON KRONISH
14/09/2024

Trump pledges to deport Haitians from Ohio city, Biden calls for attacks to stop

The majority of the 15,000 Haitians in Springfield are there legally. Trump's longstanding pledge to conduct mass deportations usually refers to those in the country illegally.

By REUTERS
13/09/2024
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