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RSSFeeds Joe Lieberman's former chief of staff calls senator 'single most wonderful man' he's met https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-794096 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/588029' /><br />Michael Lewan told The Jerusalem Post working for Lieberman was the "single best career move" he's ever made.<br /> REUTERS/YANA PASKOVA Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:19:51 GMT Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:21:08 GMT 794096 N False BY HANNAH SARISOHN False American Jewry,United States,Diaspora,US politics 90 Joe Lieberman's former chief of staff heaps on posthumous praise Howard Kohr, longtime AIPAC director, announces retirement https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-794088 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/446740' /><br />Under Kohr’s leadership, AIPAC has traversed five presidencies and more than 10 Israeli elections.<br /> COURTESY AIPAC Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:19:43 GMT Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:19:43 GMT 794088 N False BY RON KAMPEAS/JTA False AIPAC,American Jewry,United States,Diaspora 90 Howard Kohr, longtime AIPAC director, announces retirement 'Promised to work for the American public 24/6': Former advisor eulogizes Senator Joe Lieberman https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-794086 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/533790' /><br />Lieberman and his family maintained a kosher household and strictly observed Shabbat. In a remarkable instance, he walked to the Capitol post-Shabbat services to prevent a Republican filibuster.<br /> HADAS PARUSH/FLASH90 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:15:45 GMT Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:15:45 GMT 794086 N False BY ZVIKA KLEIN False American Jewry,Joe Lieberman,US politics,US Senate 90 Former advisor eulogizes Senator Joe Lieberman in 'Post' interview First Orthodox Jewish US Senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82 https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-794083 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/424973' /><br />Lieberman spent 24 years as Senator for Connecticut and was the first Orthodox Jew to serve in the Senate.<br /> MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:40:41 GMT Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:33:53 GMT 794083 N False BY YUVAL BARNEA False American Jewry,Jewish,Diaspora,US politics 90 First Orthodox Jewish US Senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82 Biden approval ticks up, extremism still top worry, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-793890 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/587246' /><br />23% of respondents said that their top concern that their top concern was political extremism or threats to democracy.<br /> REUTERS Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:10:54 GMT Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:10:54 GMT 793890 N False BY REUTERS False United States,Politics,Joe Biden,Donald Trump,Democrats 90 Biden approval ticks up, extremism still top worry - poll American Jewish groups condemn US abstention of UNSC vote https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-793694 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/570049' /><br />"The Biden administration’s failure to veto the resolution enabled this anti-Israel/antisemitic resolution to pass. Calling for an 'immediate ceasefire' enables Hamas’ terror army to survive."<br /> David Dee Delgado/Reuters Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:24:02 GMT Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:24:02 GMT 793694 N False BY HANNAH SARISOHN False ceasefire,UN Security Council,Biden administration,Israel-Hamas War 2024 90 How do American Jews feel about the US abstaining from USNC vote When Schumer became his brothers’ reaper https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-793335 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586881' /><br />The worst part of the speech was not what made headlines. It was when Schumer threatened his brothers in Israel in a way no true guardian ever would.<br /> Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/Reuters Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:37:22 GMT Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:37:22 GMT 793335 N False BY MARTIN OLINER False Benjamin Netanyahu,Israel Elections,Chuck Schumer,Israel-Hamas War 2024 90 Chuck Schumer's comments are harmful to Israel US Congress averts government shutdown, passing $1.2 trillion bill https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-793304 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/530381' /><br />Senate leaders spent hours on Friday negotiating a number of amendments to the budget bill that ultimately were defeated.<br /> REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ Sat, 23 Mar 2024 06:28:03 GMT Sat, 23 Mar 2024 06:28:03 GMT 793304 N False BY REUTERS False finance,us gov't shutdown,Money,US politics,Capitol Hill,Capitol,Biden administration,Marjorie Taylor Greene 90 US Congress averts government shutdown, passing $1.2 trillion bill John Fetterman’s support for Israel wins him supporters from the right and critics from the left https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-793229 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/570690' /><br />Fetterman’s approach has stood out for the unapologetic way he expresses them.<br /> REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:09:42 GMT Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:10:19 GMT 793229 N False BY LUKE TRESS/JTA False Pro-Palestinian groups,Rafah,US politics,Israel-Hamas War 2024 90 John Fetterman's outspoken support for Israel divides the right and left Why Senator Schumer has put Israel in danger https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-793224 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/561300' /><br />Commentary on Israeli politics by a leading US senator may inadvertently embolden Iran and its proxies, threatening Israel’s defense capabilities.<br /> REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE Fri, 22 Mar 2024 02:37:54 GMT Fri, 22 Mar 2024 02:37:54 GMT 793224 N False BY MARK LAVIE/THE MEDIA LINE False Hezbollah,Chuck Schumer,The Media Line,Israel-Hamas War 2024 90 Chuck Schumer's comments are dangerous for Israel House Republicans tout Israel support in $1.1 trillion spending package https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-793121 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/530382' /><br />The Defense Appropriations Act provides $500 million of funding for the testing and procurement of the Iron Dome, David's Sling and Arrow. <br /> REUTERS/JON CHERRY Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:02:03 GMT Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:21:51 GMT 793121 N False BY HANNAH SARISOHN AND REUTERS False United States,Congress,UNRWA,republicans,Israel-Hamas War 2024 90 House allocates almost $4 billion to Israel, prohibits funds for UNRWA 19 Senate Democrats call on Biden to make major step toward Palestinian state https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-792961 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/583703' /><br />The senators said they recognize none of these efforts are possible until there is a ceasefire in Gaza, all hostages are released, and "unfettered" humanitarian aid is allowed into the enclave.<br /> SHAWN THEW/POOL VIA REUTERS Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:25:57 GMT Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:49:25 GMT 792961 N False BY HANNAH SARISOHN False Palestinian Authority,Israeli Palestinian Conflict,Two State Solution,Democrats,Biden administration 90 19 Democrats call Biden to set framework to recognize Palestinian state Bipartisan bill introduced to make reporting campus antisemitism, and discrimination easier https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-792948 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/530382' /><br />“All students deserve to learn and live on college campuses without fear of discrimination, harassment, or intimidation,” Manning said in the release.<br /> REUTERS/JON CHERRY Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:00:09 GMT Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:00:37 GMT 792948 N False BY HANNAH SARISOHN False education,netanyahu speech to congress,House of Representatives,US Senate,Campus Antisemitism 90 Bipartisan bill introduced to make reporting campus antisemitism easier Second Gentleman attacks Donald Trump's 'antisemitic' words on Jews who vote Democrat https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-792828 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/527109' /><br />On Monday, former President Donald Trump said that every Jew who votes Democrat "hates their religion" and further added that they should "be ashamed of themselves."<br /> UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:37:48 GMT Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:38:41 GMT 792828 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Joe Biden,Democrats,antisemitism,Kamala Harris,Donald Trump Jr. 90 Doug Emhoff attacks Donald Trump on Jews who vote Democrat Forget two states, let's try a two-democracy solution https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-792776 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586262' /><br />Instead of shutting up, pretending the Palestinian problem will disappear, why not propose “two democracies for two peoples”?<br /> Eduardo Munoz/Reuters Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:33:55 GMT Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:33:55 GMT 792776 N False BY GIL TROY False Gaza,Two State Solution,Chuck Schumer,Israel-Hamas War 2024 90 Palestinians need new political culture to achieve peace How Biden, circa 1992, would respond to Schumer of 2024 https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-792428 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/559244' /><br />The contrast between what Biden said then and his reaction to Schumer’s speech is glaring.<br /> CHAIM TZACH/GPO Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:52:54 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:30:56 GMT 792428 N False BY HERB KEINON False Benjamin Netanyahu,Joe Biden,Chuck Schumer,Israel-Hamas War 2024 90 Joe Biden's comments on Chuck Schumer don't make sense 'He dumped Israel': Donald Trump accuses Biden of abandoning support https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-792384 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/540180' /><br />Trump called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza quickly, saying, "Do it [end the war] quickly, and return to a world of peace."<br /> Amr Alfiky/Reuters, JONATHAN ERNST/REUTERS Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:45:48 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:06:13 GMT 792384 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False Benjamin Netanyahu,Joe Biden,Chuck Schumer,Donald Trump Jr.,Israel-Hamas War 2024 90 Donald Trump accuses US President Joe Biden of 'dumping Israel' Donald Trump: 'If I don't get elected, it's going to be a bloodbath for the country!' https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-792302 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/582359' /><br />Trump claimed that if he did not win this year’s presidential election, “I don’t think you’re going to have another election, or certainly not an election that’s meaningful.”<br /> REUTERS/REBECCA COOK Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:04:37 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:17:40 GMT 792302 N False BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF False United States,Politics,Joe Biden,Donald Trump,US Elections 2024 90 Donald Trump speaks at campaign rally in Dayton, Ohio Biden: Schumer’s Israel concerns shared by many Americans https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-792249 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585493' /><br />The president added that Schumer had contacted his senior staff to let them know he planned to deliver the speech.<br /> REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE Sat, 16 Mar 2024 23:30:08 GMT Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:18:42 GMT 792249 N False BY TOVAH LAZAROFF AND HANNAH SARISOHN False Benjamin Netanyahu,Joe Biden,Democrats,Chuck Schumer,US Senate 90 Joe Biden backs Chuck Schumer's call for Israel elections Pence says he will not endorse former boss Trump in 2024 US election https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-792175 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/538831' /><br />Pence served Trump loyally but publicly broke with the former Republican president over his role in the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol by Trump supporters.<br /> Eduardo Munoz/Reuters Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:31:06 GMT Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:42:54 GMT 792175 N False BY REUTERS False Donald Trump,Mike Pence,Capitol Insurrection,January 6 90 Pence says he will not endorse former boss Trump in 2024 US election Chuck Schumer called for elections in Israel. What did he hope to achieve? https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-792157 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/558823' /><br />Schumer misunderstood the Israeli call for early elections and “failed to read the Israeli room,” McGill history professor says.<br /> CHAIM TZACH/GPO Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:55:58 GMT Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:55:58 GMT 792157 N False BY LUKE TRESS/JTA False Israel,United States,Chuck Schumer,US politics 90 Chuck Schumer called for elections in Israel 'It's plain wrong': House Republicans react to Schumer's speech https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-792016 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/576328' /><br />House Republicans condemn Schumer's push for Israeli elections as divisive amid regional tensions. Allies' loyalty questioned.<br /> REUTERS/Anna Rose Layden Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:07:32 GMT Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:47:36 GMT 792016 N False BY HANNAH SARISOHN False Israel,Elections,US Israel,Chuck Schumer 90 House Republicans criticize Chuck Schumer's anti-Netanyahu speech Schumer: Netanyahu a major obstacle for peace, Israel must hold elections https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-791998 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585251' /><br />Schumer identified Netanyahu as one of four main obstacles to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.<br /> REUTERS/Anna Rose Layden Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:44:47 GMT Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:47:49 GMT 791998 N False BY HANNAH SARISOHN False Benjamin Netanyahu,Two State Solution,Chuck Schumer,US Senate 90 Chuck Schumer: Netanyahu a major obstacle for achieving peace Biden admin' on the defense on holding enough meetings with Arab, Muslim American community leaders https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-791833 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/583719' /><br />Biden's relationship with Arab and Muslim American voters is increasingly under scrutiny as the war continues and the humanitarian situation in Gaza grows more dire.<br /> SHAWN THEW/POOL VIA REUTERS Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:56:25 GMT Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:56:25 GMT 791833 N False BY HANNAH SARISOHN False United States,Joe Biden,American Muslims,US politics 90 Is Biden holding enough meetings with Muslim American community leaders? Jewish Federations praise US House for passing TikTok bill, citing antisemitism on app https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-791814 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/584955' /><br />JFNA said it urges the Senate to pass the bill and send it to President Biden, who indicated he will sign it. <br /> REUTERS/MIKE BLAKE Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:50:19 GMT Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:50:19 GMT 791814 N False BY HANNAH SARISOHN AND REUTERS False China,Congress,House of Representatives,TikTok 90 Jewish Federations praise US House for passing TikTok bill Eight Dem. senators urge Biden to suspend military aid to Israel, citing US law https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-791627 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/584704' /><br />A group of lawmakers have urged Biden to halt military aid to Israel, citing a law barring military assistance when the country restricts the delivery of American humanitarian aid. <br /> LEAH MILLIS/REUTERS Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:04:35 GMT Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:59:04 GMT 791627 N False BY HANNAH SARISOHN False Bernie Sanders,humanitarian aid,US politics,Israel-Hamas War 2024 90 Democratic lawmakers push Biden to halt military funding to Israel Donald Trump says Adolf Hitler 'did some good things,' Biden hits out https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-791607 <img align='right' src='https://www.jpost.com//HttpHandlers/ShowImage.ashx?id=333281&w=822&h=537' /><br />Trump admired Hitler's rebuilding of the German economy and his "tough guy" perception while failing to recognize the Holocaust and the devastating loss of American soldiers.<br /> REUTERS Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:13:15 GMT Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:13:32 GMT 791607 N False BY HANNAH SARISOHN False Adolf Hitler,United States,Joe Biden,Donald Trump 90 Donald Trump praised Adolf Hitler, said he 'did some good things' Prosecutor defends Biden 'poor memory' discussion in documents report https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-791583 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/583600' /><br />Former US Special Counsel Robert Hur spoke to the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, which has been one of the panels conducting an impeachment inquiry into Biden, 81.<br /> REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:50:00 GMT Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:50:00 GMT 791583 N False BY REUTERS False United States,Joe Biden,Joe Biden Headline,memory 90 Prosecutor defends Biden 'poor memory' discussion in documents report Pressure rises on Biden, Democrats to reject AIPAC funds https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-791496 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/491134' /><br />The campaign accompanies an increasingly organized movement within the Democratic Party protesting Biden's support of Israel. <br /> HAIM ZACH/GPO Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:33:46 GMT Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:15:25 GMT 791496 N False BY REUTERS False AIPAC,Joe Biden,Democrats,US Elections 2024 90 Pressure rises on Biden, Democrats to reject AIPAC funds How a Trump win could cost the world $900 billion https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-791478 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/539859' /><br />This surge in emissions would effectively cancel out the environmental benefits gained from implementing wind, solar, and other clean energy technologies worldwide over the past five years, twice.<br /> MEGAN VARNER/REUTERS Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:55:35 GMT Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:55:35 GMT 791478 N False BY MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN False Joe Biden,Donald Trump,climate,climate change,Paris Agreement 90 How a Trump win could cost the world $900 billion