American politics

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

The new front line of American politics is young, female, and digital-first - and it is led by the youngest press secretary in the history of the White House.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt walks outside of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2025
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

Laura Loomer arrives ahead of Donald Trump's debate with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 10, 2024

Republicans must address Nazi problem among Gen Z conservatives, Trump ally Laura Loomer says


Tim Walz VP pick reignites debate over handling of George Floyd protests

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's VP selection spotlights his handling of George Floyd protests, drawing mixed reviews for police response and reforms.

 Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, speaks during a campaign rally with U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., August 6, 2024.

GOP Jewish group backs Trump VP pick J. D. Vance - Jan. 6 defender, Christian Israel supporter

In 2022 while on a trip to Israel led by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Vance told The Post he'll be "as strong an advocate for the US-Israel relationship as anyone."

 Republican US Senate candidate J.D. Vance arrives to speak to supporters at an election party after winning the primary in Cincinnati, Ohio, US May 3, 2022.

House Dem. leaders endorse Israel critic Jamaal Bowman after Jewish Dems’ group backs challenger

The endorsement Friday, distributed by Bowman’s campaign, emphasized his local bona fides and did not touch on his condemnations of Israel.

 Democratic congressional nominee Jamaal Bowman delivers remarks in tribute to congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis during an event to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the death of Eric Garner at the National Action Network House of Justice in New York City, July 18, 2020.

AG Garland praises US laws allowing his family and Jews to live without fear of persecution

US Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered personal remarks during the Anti-Defamation League's "Never is Now" summit, where he praised US laws allowing Jews to live free of persecution.

 Attorney General Merrick Garland attends a meeting of the Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access, to mark the 51st anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 22, 2024.

Michigan's Arab American, left-wing communities vow 'uncommitted' against Biden in upcoming primary

"Michigan voters are sending Biden a clear message in the February 27 Democratic primary that he can count us out.

REP. RASHIDA TLAIB (D-Michigan) speaks at a climate rally in Iowa in January.

NYC mayor’s message to pro-Palestinian protesters: 'Bring the Hostages Home'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams calls for the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a Lights for Liberty event demanding the release of the remaining 135 hostages held in Gaza

Trump legal team rejects calls for testimony limits in defamation case

US District Judge Lewis Kaplan this month ruled that the former president may not tell the jury he did not rape Kaplan.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he arrives at a Manhattan courthouse, for the trial of himself, his adult sons, the Trump Organization and others in a civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James, in New York City, U.S., October 2, 2023.

Trump hits back at Biden, attacks Haley in first 2024 trip to Iowa

He called the US a "failing" nation, beset by "terrorists" and immigrants from "mental asylums" pouring over the US-Mexico border.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 28, 2021.

US Senate to take up Israel, Ukraine aid as soon as next week - Schumer

Schumer also said he will discuss US border security with President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats.

 CURRENT US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is among the top Democrats who opposed the 2015 JCPOA.

Israel already needs a plan for the day after it topples Hamas - analysis

Amid the horror, shock, and fury that has gripped this country since October 7, there has been little public discussion inside Israel of this issue and the future of the Gaza Strip.

 A convoy of Israeli tanks at sunset near the southern Israeli border with Gaza, October 12, 2023.