US politics
Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy
Trump's fixation on Iran has emerged as the starkest example yet of how foreign policy, including his expanded use of raw military force, has topped his agenda, even over domestic issues.
Tucker Carlson claims he was 'detained' at Ben-Gurion over standard pre-flight questioning
Jewish officials rebuke Rep. Randy Fine over post allegedly comparing Muslims to dogs
Modern politics a 'clown show': Obama says Democrats have harder job than Republicans
Trump mocks slain actor Rob Reiner, drawing swift bipartisan condemnation
"He was known to have driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump," the president said.
Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation
The designation, unprecedented for a narcotic, signals Trump’s intent to treat fentanyl not merely as a public health crisis but as a national security threat on a par with chemical warfare.
Antisemitism tensions rise as NYC Young Republicans host the far-right
Avowed antisemite Nick Fuentes said he received an invite and made the trip to New York - even though the New York Young Republican Club said by email on Monday that he “was never formally invited.”
Trump appears in newly-released photos from Jeffery Epstein's estate, says it's 'no big deal'
In response to his appearance in some of the released photos, Trump said that he thought it was "no big deal."
Brad Lander launches run for Congress against pro-Israel Jewish incumbent Dan Goldman
Lander targets Goldman over AIPAC ties in Congressional race, with support from Sanders and Mamdani.
US House votes to repeal 'Caesar' sanctions on Syria
The US House votes to repeal Syria sanctions, requiring progress in security, minority rights, and non-aggression toward neighbors, including Israel.
Bruce Blakeman, Jewish Long Island politician, launches run for NY governor
The announcement sets up a Republican primary between Blakeman, who is Jewish, and Rep. Elise Stefanik, who has positioned herself as a bulwark against antisemitism.
US democracy's decline is a warning to Israel - opinion
America is being tested as to whether it can keep its republic, just as we are being tested as to whether we can retain our democracy. Let us all hope that both of us can pass the test.
Trump is trying to end birthright citizenship status in the US. Is that constitutional? - explainer
It can be assumed that the administration is not seeking to change the 14th Amendment's text, but rather to set a new precedent for its interpretation and enforcement.
Tucker Carlson to headline Qatar’s Doha Forum, triggering pro-Israel backlash
Right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson is slated to speak at the Doha Forum in Qatar this weekend, sharpening debates over US-Qatari ties.
