American Politics

American mayors bond with Israel despite gridlock in Washington

The tour included visits to Sderot, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Syrian border and Ziv Medical Center in Safed, which is treating Syrians wounded in their civil war.

Trump takes churches' side in financial debate after Hurricane Harvey

Churches that acted as shelters and supplied food during the hurricane are now claiming they deserve fair reimbursement, and US President Donald Trump has sided with them in the controversial debate.

Amid dual storms, Jewish groups fight over FEMA funding

Jewish groups claim FEMA should not hold back from helping religious communities, but the First Amendment stands in the way.

Trump 'reluctant' to express optimism on Mideast peace

Speaking at a press conference, Trump remained skeptical of resolving the conflict.

WATCH: Protesters hold candlelit vigil at Ivanka and Jared's home

The protesters gathered to ask the president's daughter to support DACA, a program that helps immigrants who arrived illegally as children.

White House downplays Charlottesville comments from Tillerson, Cohn

In an interview on Fox News Sunday over the weekend, Tillerson said "the president speaks for himself" when asked about Trump's values.

Trump waves state flag, says aid on way for storm-torn Texas

Officials briefed Trump and his wife Melania during stops in Corpus Christi and Austin.

Jared, Ivanka might self-eject, report says

Both family members are serving as senior advisers to the president, with Kushner leading the administration’s effort to jump-start peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians.

Gorka says McMaster has 'Obama lens' on threat of radical Islam

‘I never heard national security adviser say anti-Israeli things’

US Jewish groups say Arpaio pardon “shameful” and “inexcusable”

“This pardon leads us to question where President Trump stands on the rule of law.”

White House ousts adviser accused of neo-Nazi ties

Sebastian Gorka was subject to questioning after he wore the pin of a neo-Nazi group to Trump's inauguration ball.

Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to enact transgender ban

Trump's decision appealed to some in his conservative political base while creating uncertainty for thousands of transgender service members.

Neo-Nazis 'will not cause this Jew to leave,' says senior White House adviser

"As a Jewish American, I will not allow neo-Nazis ranting ‘Jews will not replace us’ to cause this Jew to leave his job."

White House issues memo on transgender military service

This memo is not the official guideline; the official guideline is expected to be announced in the next few days.

Jewish Democrats hit refresh with new action group

The Jewish Democratic Council of America hopes to remind Jews why they tend to vote Democratic in the first place.

Hackers portray Jewish Republican Senate candidate as David Duke supporter

Lena Epstein, who is running for the senate nomination in Michigan, disavowed any support of or connection to David Duke.

Bill O'Reilly: Trump doesn't understand true horrors of Nazism

The former Fox News pundit had some strong words for US President Donald Trump and the American education system.

Paul Ryan calls Trump statements on Charlottesville 'morally ambiguous'

"I do think he could've done better. I think he needed to do better," the speaker said.

Trump: US will not pull out of Afghanistan

US President Donald Trump said that America must seek “an honorable and enduring outcome worthy of the tremendous sacrifices that have been made” during the 17-year conflict.

Bannon ‘unchained’: Jewish staffers in crosshairs

Jared Kushner, Ivanka, Gary Cohn reportedly his primary targets

Did Ivanka push Bannon out?

The Daily Mail claims Jared and Ivanka helped push Bannon out due to their concern for their statues in the Jewish community

Boston 'Free Speech' rally organizer presents its side

Some initial reports about the right-wing rally in Boston could have been misinterpreted.

HuffPost Bannon headline ‘Goy, bye!’ creates backlash

The headline struck a bad note with several prominent Jews who called out HuffPost Editor-in-Chief Lydia Polgreen on Twitter.

After firing, Bannon returns to his 'killing machine'

Mike Cernovich, an alt-right activist, suggested to his more than 300,000 followers on Twitter that Bannon was sacked to ensure that the White House raises troop levels in Afghanistan.

After Charlottesville, ADL and mayors launch plan to combat hate

Joint plan announced to combat bigotry and promote justice.

After Israel fight, McMaster dines with Israeli leaders as Bannon falls

National security adviser wins battle against alt-Right firebrand Bannon.

Bannon out at White House

Steve Bannon was President Trump's closest connection to the alt-right movement.

US digital rights group slams tech firms for barring neo-Nazis

"Protecting free speech is not something we do because we agree with all of the speech that gets protected."

Statue defaced as US Confederate-monument protests grow

The statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the Duke Chapel in Durham, North Carolina, was found early on Thursday with its nose and other facial features chipped off.

Antifa: the group that fought white supremacists in Charlottesville

Here's what you need to know about antifa, the loose network that fights fascists on the streets.