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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
Jack Schlossberg sits at a table before presenting the 2019 Profile in Courage Award to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, Massachusetts, US, May 19, 2019.

Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg launches bid for New York’s 12th District congressional seat

Opposition head MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, May 26, 2025

Lapid calls UN's treatment of Israel a 'diplomatic equivalent of a psychotic episode'

Then-Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg speaks to voters in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Jan. 15, 2020.

Pete Buttigieg lacks principled leadership: He is not good for America - opinion


On the DNC sidelines, a Jew and a Palestinian from Chicago are leading a daily run for a ceasefire

Two marathoners lead daily runs at the DNC, uniting for peace and a Gaza ceasefire.

 Anan Abu-Taleb. left, and Richard Goldwasser before they start their morning run alongside Lake Michigan, Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.

Influencers battle journalists for space and access at Democratic convention

The DNC credentialed more than 200 "content creators" for this week's four-day celebration of Harris at the United Center arena, home to Chicago's basketball and hockey teams.

 Democratic presidential candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris attends Day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024.

Gaza protests surround DNC convention as Biden doubles down on Kamala Harris support

While Democrats gathered at United Center, hundreds of protesters assembled at a nearby park to pressure the party to drop military support for Israel's Gaza offensive.

A woman shouts slogans, as people take part in the rally "March on the DNC" on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 19, 2024.

Why US foreign policy should focus on national interests, not just Israel - opinion

Amid demands for pro-Israel rhetoric, learn why US foreign policy should prioritize national interests and strategic goals over partisan pressures.

 MATT BROOKS, CEO of the Republican Jewish Coalition, holds a kippah in support of former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, as he speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, last month.

Reevaluating civic engagement: The IAC’s stand at the DNC amid rising antisemitism - opinion

Facing a surge in antisemitism, the IAC is amplifying its efforts at the DNC to ensure Jewish voices are heard and protected.

 THE UNITED CENTER in Chicago is adorned for the Democratic National Convention, which begins today. Civic engagement can alter the antisemitic landscape in the US, the writer insists.

Will Harris be Obama or Truman? - opinion

Between the legacies of Harry Truman and Barack Obama, the Democratic candidate has yet to make the right choice  

 DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris attends a campaign event in Las Vegas, on August 10.

Democrats in Senate plan to boycott Benjamin Netanyahu’s Congress speech

A few Democratic senators plan to boycott Netanyahu's Congress address, criticizing his policies and actions.

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) speaks during a press conference addressing a new policy that demands recipients of foreign military aid to follow international humanitarian law at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 9, 2024.

Majority of Americans lack trust in Netanyahu's ability to lead on world affairs - poll

Among the respondents, 25% expressed no confidence in Netanyahu, marking an 11-percentage point increase since 2023.

US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the war

Mohamed Hadid sends, racist, homophic messages to Ritchie Torres over Israel support

Hadid allegedly sent racist messages to Rep. Torres after he defended Israel. Torres remains a staunch supporter of Israel despite rising anti-Semitic incidents.


Biden ally opposes halting US weapons transfers to Israel

A democratic senator from Delaware claimed that the US should keep sending weapons to Israel.

Began and ended his speech on nation, elections, and democracy. Joe Biden