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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.

 Bruce Pearl celebrates with his team after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Arena, Feb.

Bruce Pearl opens NCAA postgame press conference by calling to ‘bring the hostages home’

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl used his Sweet 16 press conference to call for the release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, urging more awareness.

By BEN SALES/JTA
24/03/2025
  Tourists taking selfies in Times Square at night, surrounded by bright billboards, traffic, and vi

Some Europeans reconsider trips to US in protest against Trump

Brask is one of a number of Danes, Germans and more broadly Europeans who are reconsidering travel plans as a result of Trump's actions, according to five travel agents across the continent.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025
 A demonstrator holds a placard, ahead of a hearing on the detention of Palestinian activist and Col

US says Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil hid UNRWA work

A March 17 document in his deportation case informed Khalil he could be removed because he failed to disclose that he was a political officer of UNRWA in 2023.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025
 People take part in a rally held by Jewish activists for freedom and democracy and against the dete

US education secretary praises Columbia's reforms to unlock $400 million

Columbia University enacts reforms to regain $400M in federal funding after the Trump administration cited concerns over antisemitism on campus.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025
 Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve W

US envoy Witkoff optimistic on Ukraine talks, says Putin 'wants peace'

US envoy Steve Witkoff sees progress in Saudi talks, saying Putin wants peace and a Black Sea ceasefire could lead to broader Ukraine-Russia negotiations.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025
 A demonstrator holds a banner depicting a playing card with portraits of Russian President Vladimir

Putin and Trump may have spoken more than twice, Kremlin says

Putin and Trump may have another phone call if Ukraine continues strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, Peskov said.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025
 US Attorney-General Pam Bondi arrives to speak during the visit of US President Donald Trump to the

New US task force targets Hamas terrorists behind deadly attacks

Attorney-General Pam Bondi underscored the administration’s determination: “The barbaric Hamas terrorists will not win—and there will be consequences.”

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
20/03/2025
 US President Donald Trump attends a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (not pictu

Trump admin. exploring giving up NATO command, cutting defense expenditure

The Trump administration is considering giving up NATO command, a move that could drastically shift US influence in the alliance and alter US-EU relations.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Ankara pushes for closer cooperation, seeks Erdogan-Trump meeting

Turkish President Erdogan is seeking a White House meeting with Trump, aiming to strengthen ties and discuss regional stability, including conflicts in Ukraine and Syria.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
18/03/2025
Donald Trump (L) and Vladimir Putin (R)

Trump, Putin agree Ukraine war should end with 'lasting peace,' WH says

Trump and Putin hold high-stakes talks as the US pushes Russia to accept a Ukraine ceasefire and move toward a lasting peace deal.

By REUTERS
18/03/2025
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