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Jay Rockefeller, heir to famed dynasty and healthcare advocate in US Senate, dies at 89
Rockefeller was married to public television executive Sharon Percy Rockefeller, with whom he had four children.
Israeli watchdog demands probe into possible ties between Trump's aid waiver, Netanyahu endorsement
Editor's Notes: Why JD Vance is beginning to sound more like Rahm Emanuel on Israel - comment
Democratic socialist Raman elected Los Angeles mayor in upset over Bass
Judge blocks Trump administration from pressuring states over noncitizen voting
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from sending states lists of suspected noncitizen voters, citing concerns that eligible Americans could be disenfranchised.
Jewish safety isn’t partisan: No party’s victory can substitute for that obligation - editorial
Congressional arithmetic will command attention as the election unfolds, as Israel will understandably examine what the results mean for assistance, diplomacy, and the future of the alliance.
In Michigan, a Black conservative group pushes Jewish and pro-Israel messaging
CURE, a Washington DC-based nonprofit, has paid for a series of yard signs reading “Blacks and Jews Standing Together” throughout cities with high Black populations
US urges NATO allies to step up weapons funding for Ukraine - report
The request would focus on expanding funding to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), according to officials who spoke to Bloomberg on condition of anonymity.
US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Qeshm Island after Iran downs drone, officials tell 'Post'
US officials said the strikes were defensive measures against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets, and did not appear to signal a resumption of major combat operations.
US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says
In a social media post, US envoy Steve Witkoff said the new Abu Dhabi discussions will cover "post-war security agreements, de-escalation, humanitarian measures, and ending the war."
New York Jewish leaders defend Democratic AG Letitia James from GOP challenger’s attacks
The GOP challenger has frequently attacked James during the campaign over her handling of antisemitic crimes, but prominent Jewish leaders are rallying to defend the Democratic incumbent.
Second Israeli national arrested in US federal voter fraud sweep
The Israeli is one of six other foreign nationals whom US authorities are charging with illegal voting in a wide-ranging enforcement operation.
Trump raises doubts over renewed attacks on Iran
Trump replied "no" when asked on Monday if he was considering resuming strikes on Iran, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence on doing so.
Saudi Arabia, US discuss regional de-escalation efforts amid Houthi attacks
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed efforts to contain tensions amid continued attacks from the Houthis on the kingdom.
