US Politics
Mike Waltz testifies before Senate, defends use of Signal amid scandal
While being intensely questioned by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), Waltz allegedly sought to downplay the scandal over leaked military information.
Andrew Cuomo lists several Jewish endorsements on his website. But do they still apply?
NYC mayor accuses Jewish comptroller of politically motivated Israel bonds divestment
Antisemitism envoy post remains unfilled six months into Trump’s term
Trump backs Texas plan to redraw voting maps to benefit House Republicans
Trump announced his plan to support the redrawing of Texas voting districts in order to boost his party's chances of retaining a majority in next year's midterm elections.
EU states call Trump's 30% tariff threat 'absolutely unacceptable', says Danish foreign minister
An Indian trade delegation has also reached Washington for fresh talks on a trade deal with the United States.
Secret Service botched operation to stop Trump assassination attempt, Senate c'mttee says
The bipartisan Senate committee called for stronger disciplinary actions for the agents present at the July campaign rally in Butler, where Trump was targeted.
Dan Bongino considering resigning from FBI over bungled Jeffrey Epstein probe - CNN
Bongino is reportedly furious at US Attorney-General Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files.
Trump arrives in Texas to survey flood damage as questions over response swirl
"It's a horrible thing," Trump told reporters as he departed the White House. "Nobody can even believe it, such a thing - that much water that fast."
US State Department to fire over 1,300 employees as Trump admin. aims to shrink federal gov't
As part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal government, at least 1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers have had their positions terminated, CNN reported.
Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20 million from Trump administration over immigration arrest
A DHS spokesperson called Khalil's claim "absurd" and said the Trump administration acted well within its legal authority to detain Khalil.
Jewish schools, families poised for windfall under new federal tax-credit program
The $1,700 federal tax credit to support private school tuition delivers a long-sought victory to Orthodox Jewish advocacy groups and other religious education proponents.
Jewish Democrats in Congress raise concerns about Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Israel positions
Prominent Jewish figures in Congress from the Democratic Party, including Debbie Wasserman Schultz, are concerned about Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel rhetoric.
Former CIA, FBI directors under FBI criminal investigation over Trump-Russia probe conduct
CIA Director John Ratcliffe informed FBI Director Kash Patel of evidence linking Brennan to some wrongdoing for a potential prosecution, the sources said.
