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Pro-Israel megadonor Miriam Adelson takes center stage at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration

With a $100M donation, Miriam Adelson strengthens ties to Trump’s presidency.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
20/01/2025

These are all the rabbis who have spoken at US presidential inaugurations

A timeline of rabbis at US presidential inaugurations from Truman to Trump.

By JTA STAFF
20/01/2025

Trump will prioritize domestic issues in first days of office

In his address, Trump pledged to rescue America from what he described as years of betrayal and decline.

20/01/2025

Inauguration Day: Donald Trump is officially America's 47th president

Trump to take the oath of office at 7:00 p.m. Israel time • Javier Milei and Giorgia Meloni among world leaders who attended inauguration

By REUTERS
20/01/2025

Biden issues pardons to protect Milley, Fauci, others from Trump retaliation

The pardon also covers all lawmakers who served on the congressional select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 storming of the Capitol.

By REUTERS
20/01/2025
 U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally

Trump vows to reveal classified Kennedy, MLK assassination files

Classified documents regarding the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK are to be released. Trump added that "other topics of great interest" will have classified records declassified.

Trump: Ceasefire could only have happened as result of November victory

He lauded the ceasefire agreement as "epic," characterizing it "as a first step towards lasting peace in the Middle East."

20/01/2025

Sylvan Adams calls Trump’s election a 'blessing for Israel' ahead of inauguration

"This will be the most Israel-friendly cabinet in history," the Canadian-Israeli philanthropist said.

Iris Weinstein Haggai to attend inauguration as reminder of ceasefire deal

"I'm very happy we have progress, but at the same time, I can't let my heart get too excited," the daughter of hostages Judy Weinstein Haggai and Gadi Haggai told 'The Jerusalem Post.'

Biden team resolves its final Title VI antisemitism and anti-Arab cases

Federal discrimination cases resolved at major schools as Biden’s term winds down.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
18/01/2025
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