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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.

  Lt-Gen Alexus Grynkewich in his official Pentagon photo, 2024.

Yemen's Houthis likely to be persistent problem for US, senior military official says

Air Force Lt.-Gen. Grynkewich is currently the Director of Operations (J3) for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and has been nominated to lead the US military's European Command (EUCOM).

24/06/2025
  An ICE agent in Los Angeles, June 2025; illustrative.

ICE arrests 11 Iranians in US illegally, Homeland Security says

One of the 11 Iranian nationals was on the known or suspected terrorist list, and another served as an Iranian army sniper, according to a CBS report shared by DHS's official X/Twitter.

24/06/2025

Trump told advisers to push two-week decision window to conceal Iran attack plans

Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post that it took them a week to convince the US president to strike Iranian nuclear facilities.

Pro-Palestinian activist Khalil walks free after US judge orders release

Mahmoud Khalil says he is being punished for his political speech in violation of the US Constitution's First Amendment.

By REUTERS
20/06/2025

Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson throw down in ‘rough’ interview about potential Iran strikes

Carlson spent a lot of time attacking the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a pro-Israel advocacy group, Cruz said.

By JOSEPH MORTON/TNS
19/06/2025

Disecting Trump's immigration riot rhetoric: Why is the president making LA seem like a hellscape?

While the Trump administration claims that it is saving American democracy, California officials say that he is going too far and is overstepping the city's authority.

By JAMES RAINELY/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
19/06/2025

From Glendale to Gaza: What do the riots in LA and pro-Palestinian protests have in common?

Groups like Students for Justice in Palestine, the Palestinian Youth Movement, and others have openly called on their followers to join the protests in Los Angeles.

 New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani arrives onstage at a Brooklyn rally in May 2025.

Zohran Mamdani: Even if I wanted to go to Israel as NYC mayor, Israel probably wouldn’t let me

Other candidates at the Sunday night forum, organized by the New York Jewish Agenda and held at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun, said they would aim to visit Israel if they are elected.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
09/06/2025

Brawls, black eyes and drug use: A look at Elon Musk's departure from the White House

Elon Musk reportedly physically brawled other officials in the White House before his messy departure from US President Donald Trump's inner circle.

09/06/2025
Police clear demonstrators during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown LA

Trump hints would arrest Gavin Newsom, 'great decision' deploying National Guard to California

On Saturday, Tom Homan, the administration's border czar, threatened to arrest anyone who obstructs immigration enforcement efforts in the state, including Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

By REUTERS
09/06/2025
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