US Politics
Jewish schools, families poised for windfall under new federal tax-credit program
The $1,700 federal tax credit to support private school tuition delivers a long-sought victory to Orthodox Jewish advocacy groups and other religious education proponents.
Jewish Democrats in Congress raise concerns about Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Israel positions
Former CIA, FBI directors under FBI criminal investigation over Trump-Russia probe conduct
Trump’s DOJ shuts down Epstein theories, declares death suicide
Rubio impersonator uses AI to contact US gov't officials, attempts to steal information
At least five individuals outside the State Department were targeted, including three foreign ministers, a US governor, and a member of Congress.
Rare trial to begin in challenge to Trump-backed deportations of pro-Palestinian campus activists
Judges have ordered the release of students detained by immigration authorities after they argued the administration retaliated against them for their pro-Palestinian advocacy
Trump calls Musk's formation of new party 'ridiculous' and confusing
"Third parties have never worked, so he can have fun with it, but I think it's ridiculous," Trump told reporters.
Elon Musk forms new US political party, calls it 'America Party'
Elon Musk said that the "American Party is formed," a day after asking his followers on X whether a new US political party should be created.
Most NYers deterred by Zohran Mamdani’s BDS support, but 1 in 3 see it as a boon, poll shows
Support for the positions was highest among younger voters ages 18 to 44 — aligning with recent polling on Israel issues unrelated to the mayor’s race — and among men.
Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill wins congressional approval
"This one big, ugly bill—this reckless Republican budget—this disgusting abomination is not about improving the quality of life of the American people," said Hakeem Jeffries.
US lawmakers propose bill to give Israel B-2 bombers, bunker busters against future Iran threat
The bipartisan bill gives Trump the power to give Israel the power to protect itself against "all contingencies if Iran seeks to develop a nuclear weapon."
Kirsten Gillibrand apologizes to Zohran Mamdani over ‘global jihad’ remark
The apology, which was first reported by Politico, comes after Gillibrand had previously backed away from the comments she made, telling Rolling Stone that she “misspoke.”
Trump threatens to arrest Mamdani over immigration stance
“Look, we don’t need a communist in this country. But if we have one, I’m going to be watching over him very carefully on behalf of the nation," Trump said.
Trump says US gov. would save 'Big Money' if they stop subsidizing Musk
Trump's comments come after billionaire Elon Musk renewed his criticism on Monday of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," vowing to unseat lawmakers who backed it.
