American politics

Fact-checking Ilhan Omar’s Ramadan accusation against the US - opinion

Were US strikes timed for Ramadan, or is that narrative built on shaky facts?

US Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-MN, speaks at a forum held by the Democratic Women's Caucus titled "Trump's Report Card: Failing Working Women” on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 4, 2026.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt walks outside of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2025

Trump's media machine-gun: How Karoline Leavitt is rewriting the White House rules

US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks to members of the US military on November 26, 2025 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

The silence that surrenders America: Why Jews know they can’t trust JD Vance anymore - opinion

Gabe Groisman, Conference Ambassador

Conference Ambassador Groisman discusses Israel advocacy


What US Jews should know about presidential candidate Ron DeSantis

DeSantis is set to officially announce his campaign in a chat with Elon Musk, who was just condemned by a wide range of Jewish figures (and defended by a handful of others).

 Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the Jerusalem Post and Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem Celebrating the Faces of Israel conference.

US congressman's staffer found to be follower of white supremacist Nick Fuentes

Social media accounts, posts on far-right platforms discovered by Talking Points Memo have connected the AZ congressman’s digital director Wade Searle to accounts belonging to a Nick Fuentes follower

Supporters of the America First ideology and US President Donald Trump cheer on Nick Fuentes, a leader of the America First movement and a white nationalist, as he makes his way through the crowd for a speech during the "Stop the Steal" and "Million MAGA March" protests, November 14, 2020.

NY gov. announces $25 million in funding for hate crimes prevention

The announcement was made at New York's first-ever Unity Summit, a statewide convening of more than 500 New Yorkers representing community groups.

 New York Governor Kathy Hochul at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022

US Congressman George Santos agrees to settle lawsuit in Brazil

In the new indictment in the US, the 34-year-old Santos has been accused of defrauding potential political supporters by laundering funds to pay for his personal expenses.

 US REPRESENTATIVE-Elect George Santos appears in an undated still image from a political campaign video.

Is Ron DeSantis, Florida's dark prince of woke, ready for White House prime time? - opinion

Following a series of lackluster performances at home and abroad, DeSantis is making his former idol and role model, Donald Trump, a very happy rival.

Florida Governor Ron Desantis speaks during a campaign rally by then US president Donald Trump at Pensacola International Airport in Pensacola, Florida, US, October 23, 2020.

Biden's approval rating at 40%, Americans concerned about immigration

The economy remained respondents' top concern amid high rates of inflation.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden speaks at the White House, in April 2023.

Shaming Biden and slashing budgets: Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of dissing Israel

A lot has changed in both countries since the last presidential election, but in the halls of Congress, the battle over Israel is playing out in familiar ways. 

 US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy (center) is seen alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana in Jerusalem, Israel, on May 1, 2023.

New US report on Abu Akleh killing must be released, senator says

The request was made by Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen in a letter sent to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday.

A Palestinian walks in front of a mural depicting the slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh ahead of the visit of US President Joe Biden at Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 13, 2022.

Israel must remain above the fray in the US - editorial

Israel must remain above the fray in the US and our leaders must do whatever they can to prevent Israel support from turning into a hot potato issue.

 Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana greets US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy at Ben-Gurion Airport.

McCarthy pledges to invite Netanyahu to Washington if Biden doesn’t

McCarthy arrived to Israel this week with a bi-partisan delegation of 19 other members of Congress to celebrate Israel’s 75th anniversary.

 U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana during a visit at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament in Jerusalem, April 30, 2023