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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 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
 Kingsley WIlson was recently appointed as deputy press secretary at the Pentagon.

Pentagon official posted neo-Nazi talking point about Jewish lynching victim Leo Frank last year

Kingsley Wilson, the Pentagon's deputy press secretary, posted a neo-Nazi talking point about Leo Frank and echoed antisemitic conspiracy theories in past tweets.

By BEN SALES/JTA
05/03/2025

Israel, Gaza and hostages get just brief mention in Trump’s address to Congress

He also briefly spoke of plans for a “Golden Dome” modeled off of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system.

By BEN SALES/JTA
05/03/2025

'America is back' Trump declares in first address

Trump touted his barrage of executive orders and actions as a massive success for America, second only to George Washington.

 Elissa Slotkin of Michigan speaks before US President Joe Biden at the International Union of Opera

Elissa Slotkin, Jewish Democrat delivering the response to Trump, has a riveting immigrant story

Sen. Elissa Slotkin will deliver the Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union speech, spotlighting her swing-state win, pro-Israel stance, and bipartisan approach.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
04/03/2025
  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend a press con

Rubio signs declaration to expedite delivery of $4 billion in military aid to Israel

Rubio said he had used emergency authority to expedite the delivery of military assistance to Israel to its Middle East ally, now in a fragile ceasefire with Hamas militants in their war in Gaza.

By REUTERS
02/03/2025

Orthodox pro-Israel group to honor Steve Bannon after backlash for his straight-armed gesture

The gesture was the latest one by a pro-Trump figure after Elon Musk, the billionaire Trump adviser, made a similar salute at an inauguration event in January, drawing widespread criticism.

By BEN SALES/JTA
01/03/2025

US Jews oppose Gaza relocation plan, trust US gov't support for Israel, don't trust Trump

A majority of US Jews think the US is doing enough to support Israel, with 57% saying US support for Israel is at an appropriate level.

Miriam, Jared, Josh: 5 Jewish takeaways from Michael Wolff’s insider account of 2024 Trump campaign

Trump’s former Jewish allies, including Kushner, Ivanka, and Boris Epshteyn, played key roles in shaping his 2024 campaign.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
27/02/2025

US representative introduces legislation to make $250 bill featuring Trump's face

Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina proposed creating "the most valuable bill for the most valuable president!"

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