US politics
Senate rejects blocking military aid to Israel, but bills gain majority Democrat support
Senate joint resolutions 32 and 138, both introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders in March, were rejected 40 to 59 and 36 to 63, respectively.
Congress removes deadline for Holocaust-looted art claims, opening door to more restitution
After AIPAC-backed primary loss, Tom Malinowski endorses rival who says Israel committed genocide
Dan Bilzerian wants to ‘kill Israelis,' thinks Judaism is ‘terrible,’ and is running for Congress
Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech
"AIPAC found out the hard way: the 9th District is not for sale," Daniel Biss said during his victory address.
Conspiracist Joe Kent isn’t alone in building the narrative against Israel - opinion
Joe Kent’s resignation letter highlights his belief in antisemitic conspiracy theories about Israel’s influence on the US. He’s not alone in spreading these false narratives.
Pentagon bars photographers from briefings after ‘unflattering’ Hegseth photos - report
Hegseth appeared at the briefing room podium on March 2nd, just days after the joint Israeli-US strikes on Iran began.
What to know about AIPAC’s boosting of a candidate who accused Israel of genocide
The Illinois primaries follow two other elections where AIPAC was heavily involved.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer, will continue work, Trump says
Wiles, 68, has been a constant presence at Trump's side since he returned to office in January 2025. Republicans have credited her with bringing greater discipline to the White House.
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles sparks backlash after saying Muslims 'don't belong' in US
“Muslims don't belong in American society… Pluralism is a lie,” the Tennessee representative wrote on X/Twitter last Monday.
The real scandal behind Zohran Mamdani's Gracie Mansion dinner - opinion
The problem is that one of New York City’s most visible civic institutions was used to legitimize a figure whose prominence emerged from a protest movement that turned Jewish students into targets.
Meet Melania Trump, the first lady behind most the powerful man in the world
The first lady of the United States, embracing her beauty pageant contestant skills, seems to be working to create real-world influence.
A force of nature: Janet McCain Huckabee on faith, family, and standing with Israel - interview
From an avid extreme sports participant to a dedicated teacher and mother, the first lady of Arkansas is no shrinking violet
At Republican antisemitism confab, Tucker Carlson is the villain, JD Vance the unspoken question
Attendees clapped when Sen. Ted Cruz called Carlson “the single-most dangerous demagogue in the country,” and speakers praised US President Donald Trump for recently casting him aside as “not MAGA.”
