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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.

US President Donald Trump makes an announcement about an investment from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 3, 2025.

Trump to order abolishment of Department of Education

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

Pentagon official posted neo-Nazi talking point about Jewish lynching victim Leo Frank last year

By BEN SALES/JTA
  U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House (R-LA) applaud behind.

Israel, Gaza and hostages get just brief mention in Trump’s address to Congress

By BEN SALES/JTA
US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.

'America is back' Trump declares in first address

Elissa Slotkin of Michigan speaks before US President Joe Biden at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 in Howell, Michigan, Oct. 5, 2021.

Elissa Slotkin, Jewish Democrat delivering the response to Trump, has a riveting immigrant story

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend a press conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, February 16, 2025.

Rubio signs declaration to expedite delivery of $4 billion in military aid to Israel

By REUTERS
 Steve Bannon speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on Feb. 20, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Orthodox pro-Israel group to honor Steve Bannon after backlash for his straight-armed gesture

By BEN SALES/JTA
 U.S. President Donald Trump gestures onstage at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, U.S., February 22, 2025

US Jews oppose Gaza relocation plan, trust US gov't support for Israel, don't trust Trump

 Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at the J.S. Dorton Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2024.

Miriam, Jared, Josh: 5 Jewish takeaways from Michael Wolff’s insider account of 2024 Trump campaign

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
 U.S. President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 29, 2025.

US representative introduces legislation to make $250 bill featuring Trump's face

 Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks on Day 4 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 18, 2024.

Mike Pompeo joins Columbia University as distinguished fellow, sparking debate

 CEO of Snir Real Estate Nir Shmol.

Trump’s vision for Gaza: Turning conflict zone into ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

By JERUSALEM REPORT STAFF
 FILE PHOTO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at 1 Police Plaza in New York City, US, April 3, 2024.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams references 'Mein Kampf' in response to 'lies' amid calls for him to step down

 US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, US. February 5, 2025.

Trump 'horrified' by return of Bibas children, Security Advisor Mike Waltz says

 Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill on June 26, 2024 in Washington, DC. Republicans in the House are attempting to hold Attorney General Derrick Garland in contempt of Congress after he advised that President Biden assert Executive Privilege over the audio

‘Schumer turned his back on Israel’: Van Orden urges American Jews to reconsider their alliances

 US President-elect Donald Trump gestures during a rally the day before he is scheduled to be inaugurated for a second term, in Washington, US, January 19, 2025.

Trump's approval rating slips as Americans worry about the economy

By REUTERS
 President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, July 16, 2018.

Kremlin says Putin and Trump could meet before end of February, agencies report

By REUTERS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Senator Lindsey Graham on 17 February, 2025

Lindsey Graham: Giving Israel leeway to destroy Hamas is non-negotiable

 A large fire broke out at a Pennsylvania factory, February 18, 2025.

Fire reported at aircraft fastener maker's factory in Pennsylvania, authorities say

By REUTERS
 Brett McGurk (R) in front of Presidents Trump and Biden and Hamas terrorists; illustrative

Former Biden advisor reveals challenges of negotiating with Hamas

 Steve Witkoff at the 06:29 Nova performance in Miami, February 16, 2025.

'We'll leave no one behind,' Witkoff says at Miami Nova exhibit

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