US politics

Musk calls Trump's tax-cut and spending bill 'a disgusting abomination'

Musk's public slam of Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' comes shortly after his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency.

By REUTERS
04/06/2025

State Dept. pauses new student visas for harsh social media screening

The department’s decision comes amid the Trump administration’s broader efforts to combat rising antisemitism on college campuses.

US backs Israel at UN, opposes France on Palestinian state

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot delivered a speech reiterating the country's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, urging "the implementation of a two-state solution."

 Kingsley WIlson was recently appointed as deputy press secretary at the Pentagon.

Pentagon chief spox. has history of antisemitic, pro-replacement theory comments

Kingsley Wilson originally served as the Pentagon's deputy press secretary before her Friday promotion.

 Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani speaks in Doha, January

Qatar ramps up conservative media outreach after Trump victory, DOJ docs show

Analysis of records from the Department of Justice shows an upward trend in Qatari investment in conservative media since Trump's win in November.

Kathy Manning to lead Democratic Majority for Israel board of directors

Manning served from 2021 to 2025 in the House, where she was likewise a staunch supporter of Israel.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
19/05/2025

Half of American Jewish voters believe Trump is antisemitic, poll finds

The survey of Jewish registered voters, conducted by the polling firm GBAO Strategies, found that 52% of respondents say the word “antisemitic” describes the president very or somewhat well.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
14/05/2025

Houthis show persistence in targeting Israel despite ongoing US strikes

The Houthis continue missile strikes on Israel despite US airstrikes, prompting Saudi Arabia to seek more arms to counter regional threats.

Trump taps shock jock Sid Rosenberg and a Haredi newspaper publisher for Holocaust Memorial Council

They will replace Emhoff and a number of Biden administration officials, including Susan Rice, Tom Perez and Ron Klain, all of whom Trump abruptly dismissed from the board this week.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
03/05/2025

Numerous White House personnel firings may come soon as next week

Despite the recent Signalgate scandal by national security adviser Mike Waltz, one White House official said that he would not be among those fired.

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