Tammy Duckworth

Coast Guard retracts proposal downgrading swastika as hate symbol, confirms new leader

The retraction late Thursday was enough to prompt Jewish Senator Jacky Rosen to drop the hold she had placed on Admiral Kevin Lunday’s nomination to permanently lead the organization.

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ACTING US Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Kevin E. Lunday reacts as he is nominated to serve as the permanent Commandant, US Coast Guard, during commencement at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, US May 21, 2025.
US President-elect Joe Biden speaks about the US economy as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris stands by, Wilmington, Delaware, US, November 16, 2020.

Where do Joe Biden's potential cabinet members stand on Israel?

In the next 65 days, Biden is expected to announce his cabinet nominees for his forthcoming government.

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Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden arrives to speak about his economic recovery plan to revive the coronavirus-battered U.S. economy during a campaign event in New Castle, Delaware, U.S., July 21, 2020

Where do Biden’s top VP candidates stand on Israel?

According to recent media reports, the four leading candidates are senators Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Duckworth, as well as former national security advisor Susan Rice.

|ByOMRI NAHMIAS