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United States political news and analysis with a focus on the connection between American policy and the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

US Senate to take up Israel, Ukraine aid as soon as next week - Schumer

Schumer also said he will discuss US border security with President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats.

By REUTERS
28/11/2023

Biden, US officials ask Israel to be more cautious in south Gaza offensive

The US official said the campaign needed to avoid attacks on power and water infrastructure and humanitarian sites and hospitals in south and central Gaza.

By REUTERS
28/11/2023

Chris Christie: Trump's intolerance contributes to antisemitism

The former New Jersey governor recently visited Israel, touring Kfar Aza, one of the towns hit hardest by the October 7th massacre.

Sen. Chuck Schumer makes his Broadway debut

In a one-minute-long video posted to his Instagram account, Schumer pops up from the crowd to uproarious applause.

By JULIA GERGELY/JTA
24/11/2023

Lois Frankel, Jewish Florida Democrat, quits progressive caucus over Israel differences

Earlier this month, she was one of six progressives among 22 Democrats who joined Republicans in censuring Palestinian-American Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib for her rhetoric about Israel.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
22/11/2023

After uproar, NY State Sen. Julia Salazar fires staffer who endorsed Hamas attack

Salazar said that her staffer's comments "do not reflect" the senator or her office.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
22/11/2023

Kirby’s clarity and US polls showing support for Israel - analysis

Israel, clearly, is badly misunderstood by those aged 18-24. That’s the bad news, the good news is that these opinions change as the youth mature.

21/11/2023

NY State Sen. Julia Salazar distances herself from staffers’ endorsement of Hamas attack

Isabel Anreus, Salazar’s chief of staff, liked an October 7 post that said, “The stuff happening in Palestine really cheers me up.”

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
20/11/2023

Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96

Rosalynn was seen as unassuming and quiet before coming to Washington but developed into an eloquent speaker, campaigner and activist.

By REUTERS
20/11/2023

Biden’s popularity sinks, Trump’s soars amid Israel's war in Gaza

Most of the disapproval has been sourced to Democratic voters, of whom 70% said they disagreed with Biden’s handling of the war.

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