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Over 70 Democrats, one Republican skip Netanyahu address to Congress

Around 70 members of Congress skipped Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the joint sessions of Congress, including Vice President Kamala Harris.

From Oval Office, Biden begins his farewell to US politics

Besides Johnson, Biden joins James K. Polk, James Buchanan, Rutherford B. Hayes, Calvin Coolidge and Harry Truman, who all decided not to stand for a second elected term.

By REUTERS
25/07/2024

New video of aftermath of Trump assassination attempt shows body on roof

Crooks was able to crawl across the roof overlooking Trump's rally and fire eight bullets from a semi-automatic rifle before he was fatally shot by a Secret Service sniper.

By REUTERS
24/07/2024

'Netanyahu not above the law:' Palestinian, Jewish Americans gather near Capitol to protest speech

Thousands of other protesters opposed to Israel's war in Gaza, some carrying Palestinian flags, gathered near the US Capitol on Wednesday hours before the speech.

24/07/2024

FBI says shooter who tried to kill Trump Googled details on JFK assassination

Former President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, by Lee Harvey Oswald.

By REUTERS
24/07/2024

Mark Kelly, a potential Harris VP pick, has a Jewish spouse with a striking story: Gabby Giffords

For more than a decade, Gabby Giffords has been best known for surviving a 2011 assassination attempt at a constituent meet and greet.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
24/07/2024

Trump campaign files complaint against Harris taking over Biden war chest

The fight over the accounts, which had roughly $95 million in the bank at the end of June, is part of a multi-pronged effort by Republicans to stymie Harris' bid to lead the Democratic ticket.

By REUTERS
24/07/2024

Here’s why Jews are excited — and nervous — about a Democratic ticket that could include another Jew

Some American Jews are are worried that a Jewish VP would feed into tropes about Jewish power.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
24/07/2024

US Secret Service chief resigns following Trump assassination attempt

Kimberly Cheatle resigned after failing to prevent an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally.

By REUTERS
23/07/2024

Thousands of Israelis sign letter to Schumer, Johnson condemning PM visit to US Congress

A letter addressed to US Congress was signed by thousands of Israelis demanding that US officials apply pressure on Netanyahu to secure a hostage deal immediately.

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