American Politics

Jewish reporter 'wailed on' by politician for asking healthcare question

The incident involving Greg Gianforte, a tech millionaire who is endorsed by US President Donald Trump, and reporter Ben Jacobs occurred hours before the opening of polls for a special election.

UK said to halt US intel sharing after Manchester leaks

British police have reportedly stopped sharing information about the Manchester bombing with the United States, due to anger over the detailed disclosures.

Ivanka Trump meets with human trafficking victims in Rome

Trump said that the women are a "testament to strength, faith, perseverance in the face of unspeakable adversity and challenge."

Ongoing Russia scandal overshadows president’s first official trip abroad

Trump administration officials thought his eight-day trip abroad would change the narrative that was dominating print and cable news.

Is Jared Kushner a person of interest in the Trump-Russia investigation?

The reports come at the same time as Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump join US President Donald Trump on his presidential visit to the Middle East.

Rabbi reportedly lets Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner fly with president on Shabbat

Ivanka Trump, along with her husband Jared Kushner, is joining her father US President Donald Trump on his trip to Israel.

Report: US House leader McCarthy suggested Trump on Putin payroll

An "attempt at humor gone wrong"?

Report: Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner to join president's Mideast trip

From the West Wing to the Middle East? Reports did not specify for which portions of the president's trip the Jewish power couple would be present.

Analysis: Does intel leak mean Trump’s trip is off?

There is a common consensus that the US is Israel's most important strategic ally.

Source: Trump asked Comey to end investigation of Michael Flynn

The White House has denied the report claiming that it is not an accurate representation of the conversation between Trump and James Comey.

White House denies Trump revealed classified info to Russians

American officials said the intelligence discussed by Trump in his meeting with Lavrov was classified "Top Secret" and held in a secure “compartment."

Report: Adelson 'furious' over White House stalling on US embassy move

Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly disputed US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's charge that Israel might not want the US Embassy relocated to Jerusalem at this time.

Trump sidelines questions on Spicer's future after press 'beatings'

Trump's press secretary has been known to deliver gaffes that embarrassed the administration. Here are five particularly spicy examples. Will they cost him his job?

Trump warns ousted FBI chief against talking to media, threatens 'tapes'

"James Comey better hope that there are no 'tapes' of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!" Trump said in a string of Twitter posts.

5 things to know about the man who helped get Comey fired

Rod Rosenstein rose to fame this week because of a strongly worded letter he wrote about the FBI Chief

Former FBI head reacts to abrupt sacking, sends farewell letter to select staff

US President Donald Trump dismissed James Comey on Tuesday in an unpredictable move that is now being linked to the probe into the "Russian Affair."

Comey, reviled by Democrats, had admirers among American Jews

Comey embraced one of the ADL’s signature issues, improving reporting of hate crimes by local authorities.

Analysis: Ouster of FBI's Comey tests Trump appointee Rosenstein

US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein argued the case for Comey's sacking in a three-page memo to Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday.

White House: Trump fired FBI director James Comey

US President Donald Trump fired FBI head James Comey in a shocking move on Tuesday night, following a recommendation from Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

No red carpet at the King David for Trump

The Americans have ordered more than a thousand rooms in the capital.

Debra Messing to Ivanka Trump: 'Do something'

"Ivanka, girlfriend, what are you doing? Come on, it's me Deb, let’s talk to each other, one Jewish mother to another."

52 congressmen urge US to list Israel on Jerusalem-born citizens' passports

The letter, led by Republican Reps. Ron DeSantis of Florida and Bill Johnson of Ohio, was sent last week to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Trump aide Gorka pushes back against accusations of antisemitism

Sebastian Gorka has been the subject of a series of reports which document his alleged associations with Vitézi Rend, a neo-Nazi group.

Ivanka Trump, Nikki Haley discuss worldwide humanitarian crises

The two powerful figures in the Trump administration discussed issues ranging from Syria to Somalia.

US sources: Saudi Arabia, US in talks on billions in arms sales

Washington and Riyadh are eager to improve relations strained under President Barack Obama in part because of his championing of a nuclear deal with Saudi foe Iran.

Friedman's first stop in Israel is the Kotel

Trump is expected to travel to Israel on his first official trip on or around Jerusalem Day later in the month.

Analysis: ISIS and the US warning to Turkey against attacking Syrian Kurds

Turkey will continue to challenge US policy in Syria in the coming months and try to find allies in Washington who will listen to its point of view.

Ros-Lehtinen, an Israel advocate, retires from Congress

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is considered to be one of Israel's most loyal advocates and has announced her retirement after close to three decades of serving the public.

What's missing from Trump's new ad?

As administration marks 100 days in office we ask you to chime in.

Toned-down White House press dinner carries on without Trump

"Only in America can a first-generation, Indian-American Muslim kid get on this stage and make fun of the president."