American Politics

On his birthday, Trump vows U.S. will ‘never be a socialist country’

US President Donald Trump celebrated his 73’d birthday on Friday, will get a greeting card “from all Americans.”

Funding supports hardening of security at synagogues, faith-based institutions

Program recipients are in urban and non-urban area

U.S. bill cites 'security concerns' with China presence at Haifa port

The port of Haifa has been for years a docking point for the U.S. Sixth Fleet. China is not mentioned by name, but it clear that the bill refers to the Chinese presence in Haifa.

U.S. Congressmen to Merkel: List Hezbollah as terror group

"We strongly urge Germany to take substantive action against Hezbollah through sanctions," they wrote.

Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez back Bernie Sanders in 2020?

In an Los Angeles Times piece, Janet Hook points out that although she has hinted to two of the candidates - Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders - she still has not given a definitive answer.

Jon Stewart criticizes Congress for ignoring 9/11 first responders fund

"You should be ashamed of yourselves for those who aren’t here but you won’t be because accountability doesn’t appear to be something that occurs in this chamber," Jon Stewart said.

Sarsour on U.S. peace plan: I reject any deal from a fascist administration

"Jared Kushner is the last person that should be trying to bring peace to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict," Sarsour told activist and host Zainab Salbi.

Ilhan Omar owes Minnesota $4,000 in misused campaign money

Helicopter crashes onto roof of New York City building, killing one

Media reports said the person killed was the helicopter pilot.

Washington not asking Friedman to ‘walk back’ comments about annexation

“Under certain circumstances, I think Israel has the right to retain some, but unlikely all, of the West Bank,” Friedman said in the interview.

Sarsour bashes Black-Jewish caucus, even after Omar joins

The caucus aims to bring Blacks and Jews together to back hate crimes legislation and combat White supremacist ideology and actions.

Clinton: Russia interfered in elections, obstruction ‘occurred’

Speaking at Wellesley College, the former Democratic leader said those who read the Mueller report must conclude Russia attempted to influence 2016 elections.

U.S. Senate resolution insists peace plan include two-state solution

Zachor to court: BDS is the latest phase in ancient hate against Jews

The Zachor Legal Institute, acting as a friend of the court, filed a brief to the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals arguing that, should it strike down Act 710, other minorities will be in danger too.

AIPAC, J Street support restoring Israel-Palestine peace dialogue funding

The bill reads in part as a rebuke to the administration for ending funding for dialogue groups last year.

Ilhan Omar is joining newly formed black-Jewish congressional caucus

The caucus will work to bring blacks and Jews together to back hate crimes legislation and combat white supremacist ideology and actions.

Dems introduce resolution reaffirming U.S. commitment to two-state solution

"A two-state solution is the best hope to preserve Israel's Jewish and democratic nature while fulfilling the Palestinians' right to self-determination."

Congress introduces bill to fund Israeli-Palestinian peace projects

“To aid the pursuit of this dream, this bipartisan legislation would stimulate economic development and build community ties between Israelis and Palestinians."

Presidential hopeful de Blasio says antisemitism threat comes from right wing

At a news conference Tuesday in Brooklyn about the rise of hate crimes in the city, de Blasio was asked about a supposed rise in antisemitism on the left.

Talking U.S. foreign policy with Obama’s former ambassador to Israel

The Palestinian leadership has vowed to torpedo President Trump’s “deal of the century” to solve the conflict.

Dems videos to AJC show divided interpretations of the US-Israel alliance

Look at what the candidates shared and how they differed.

Pompeo: Unimaginable Israel will agree to a peace plan that compromises security

Pompeo said that strengthening the relations between the US and the Gulf states is "central to what we are trying to accomplish."

Sanders: Netanyahu's peace is Israel between Mediterranean Sea, Jordan River

"Israel is making significant technological advances that could bring innovation and prosperity to the entire region, yet unable to achieve this goal because of Israeli-Palestinian conflict," he said

Lawmakers launch congressional black-Jewish caucus

The caucus, launched after an AJC-convened meeting in January, will work to bring blacks and Jews together to back hate crimes legislation and combat white supremacist ideology and actions.

Recently appointed US Forest Service chief visits Israel

The U.S. forestry chief's tour included a visit to the memorial site for those who perished during Israel’s 2010 Carmel Fire.