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Abdul El-Sayed’s narrow Michigan win sets up a reckoning among Jewish Democrats
Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary win left Jewish Democrats debating whether to support him, abstain, or back Republican Mike Rogers in the November Senate election.
Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC director by US Senate
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Chicago's Israeli consulate to protest settler violence
US primary shakeups and Netanyahu’s Gaza red line
US to join Russia, China in war on crime, Kash Patel says, as former FBI director warns of risks
The partnerships have involved personnel exchanges in which Chinese law enforcement officials have visited the United States and FBI agents have traveled to China to work on cases together.
US, Canadian healthcare failing to address rising antisemitism since Oct. 7, review says
“Antisemitism in healthcare has become a problem that can no longer be ignored," said Dr. Hedy S. Wald and Dr. Steven Roth, the authors of the report.
Pro-Palestinian candidate supported by El-Sayed takes Michigan Democratic nomination for House
William Lawrence, a co-founder of the climate advocacy group Sunrise Movement, took the Democratic nomination in the state’s 7th District, with the Associated Press calling the race for him.
Israel critic Abdul El-Sayed defeats AIPAC-backed Haley Stevens in Michigan primary
El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in November in a race critical to Democrats' hopes of regaining control of the US Senate.
US judge grants DOJ's request to dismiss cases against far-right Oath Keepers for January 6 riots
The ruling from Washington-based US District Judge Amit Mehta tosses out convictions of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and other members of the group who were convicted of seditious conspiracy.
US continuing talk with Ukraine on Patriot missile manufacture, despite Trump casting doubt on deal
The discussions include an option for Ukraine to build some components for final assembly elsewhere in Europe, the sources added.
US Rep. Wesley Bell overcomes anti-Israel progressive Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic primary
Bush had emerged as one of Congress’s most outspoken critics of Israel following the October 7 Hamas massacre and the subsequent war in Gaza, while Bell campaigned on a more moderate platform.
Arson suspect in court as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington
The suspect is accused of starting one of the three fires in Washington state that have blackened more than 10,000 acres, destroyed over 700 hours, and forced 64,000 residents to evacuate.
CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states - report
US cyclosporiasis cases have reached record levels this year, with the current epidemic among the largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent US history.
Lawn signs for Abdul, door knocking for Haley: Michigan Jews split in Senate Democratic primary
El-Sayed has said that the Israeli government is as “evil” as Hamas, often accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza while advocating that US aid to Israel be diverted to domestic priorities.
