US politics

US soldiers walk near a rocket launcher missile at Basmaya military base in Baghdad

Trump transition team looks to court martial US military officials

The incoming administration is considering charging some US military officials with charges as high as treason, according to an NBC report.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor

Gottheimer, 49, is a moderate, pro-Israel Democrat who was just elected to his fifth term representing New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, which spans the heavily Jewish Bergen County.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
16/11/2024

Biden, Trump to meet at White House for transition talks after Harris defeat

Biden and Trump have sharply criticized each other for years, and their respective teams hold vastly different positions on policies from climate change to Russia to trade.

By REUTERS
13/11/2024

Trump will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary

Hegseth, if confirmed, could aid Trump's promise to remove generals he believes prioritize progressive diversity policies opposed by conservatives.

By REUTERS
13/11/2024

Trump taps US Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state

Rubio, 53, has said in recent interviews that Ukraine needs to seek a negotiated settlement with Russia rather than focus on regaining all territory that Russia has taken in the last decade.

By REUTERS
12/11/2024

Trump announces Haley, Pompeo will not join second administration

Trump is considering candidates to serve in his administration before his Jan. 20 inauguration as president.

10/11/2024

Nearly a quarter of Americans believe 'Hitler was a good person' - poll

Most Americans think Hitler was a bad person at 65%, with majorities across the party lines, with Democrats at 75%, Republicans at 60%, and Independents at 59%.

HIAS braces for Trump's return: Advocacy amid threats and challenges

Facing Trump's return, HIAS reflects on past resilience and prepares for renewed challenges and advocacy.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
08/11/2024

Even though we're 1,464 days away from 2028, the next campaign begins today

It’s time to line up the big donors. Hire the right consultants before someone else does. Get those fundraising emails out. 

A 10 point plan for Trump from someone who worked to defeat him

Three-quarters of Israelis would vote for Trump, yet only one-quarter of American Jews did.

By STAN POLOVETS
06/11/2024
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