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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.

House passes resolution equating antisemitism with anti-Zionism, despite many abstentions

The resolution passed 311 to 14, with 92 members voting “present,” among them eight of the 24 Jewish Democrats in the House.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
06/12/2023

US bans visas for violent Jewish extremists who attack Palestinians

“We expect this action to impact dozens of individuals and potentially their family members,” US State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters in Washington on Tuesday.

USAID chief visits Sina pledges $21 million more for Gaza

The funds will also support psychosocial care and critical health services and the establishment of an NGO-operated field hospital in Gaza that will provide in-patient care.

By REUTERS
05/12/2023

Henry Kissinger - The first Jewish secretary of state

Dr. Henry Kissinger was a controversial figure in modern history, but no one can deny his contribution to humanity.

By AVINOAM BAR-YOSEF
03/12/2023

There’s a new Jewish Caucus in US Congress - its mission is still unclear

Earlier this month, Wasserman Schultz got the go-ahead from House administrators to make the Jewish Caucus official.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
02/12/2023

Judge rejects Trump immunity claim in federal 2020 election case

Chutkan's ruling brings Trump a step closer to facing a jury on charges that he plotted to interfere in the counting of electoral votes and obstruct congressional certification of Biden's victory.

By REUTERS
02/12/2023

Indicted Republican lawmaker George Santos expelled from US House

The House voted 311-114 to immediately remove the controversial freshman lawmaker, above the two-thirds majority required to oust one of its own.

By REUTERS
01/12/2023

Republicans have failed to govern in the House - opinion

Republicans ran last year promising to show voters they could govern. But once they got the chance, they proved they weren’t up to the job. Maybe not even interested.

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
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