US elections 2020

On This Day in 2021: January 6 US Capitol insurrection riots

Conspiracies surrounding the election, spread and promoted by Trump and many right-wing news outlets, led hundreds of people to surround the US Capitol and destroy federal property.

Police officers stand guard as supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington
US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) speaks at a press conference following the weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 19, 2025; illustrative.

Chuck Schumer receives emailed bomb threats, confirms everyone is safe

 U.S. President Joe Biden attends the first presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 27, 2024.

White House continues to chalk up Biden's bad debate performance to a cold

 Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives on the day of a court hearing on charges of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to a porn star before the 2016 election, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., February 15, 2024.

Judge denies Trump request to dismiss hush money case


Halie Soifer promoted to CEO of Jewish Democratic Council of America

"This title is much deserved and a reflection of the fact that Halie was the very best person to lead this organization at the right time," said JDCA Board Vice-Chair.

Matthew Brooks (R) and Halie Soifer (C) speaking at AJC's global forum plenary session, June 2019

Trump to order priority access to US COVID-19 vaccines for Americans

Trump, who has faced sharp criticism for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, is eager to take credit for the speedy development and distribution of a vaccine.

US President Trump holds coronavirus disease pandemic response briefing at the White House in Washington

Biden chooses retired general Lloyd Austin to be defense secretary -report

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was named as Biden's chief medical adviser on the virus.

Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden joins vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris onstage at their election rally, after the news media announced that Biden has won the 2020 U.S. presidential election over President Donald Trump, in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., November 7, 2020.

Kushner's synagogue rabbi optimistic about DC’s transition

The only thing giving Rabbi Levi Shemtov any anxiety right now is the fate of the Abraham Accords.

Kushner visits Western Wall prior to historic flight en route to UAE.

Trump keeps up baseless fraud claims at rally for US senators in Georgia

"They cheated and rigged our presidential election but we'll still win it. And they are going to try to rig this election too," Trump told the crowd in Valdosta.

Supporters of U.S. president Donald Trump gather outside the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia U.S., November 5, 2020.

The Jewish vote in the US is minuscule, but should still count - opinion

We Jews only account for 3% of the vote. So why does it matter? We’re not swinging any states.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Hanukkah reception and executive order against antisemitism signing in the East Room of the White House in Washington, US, December 11, 2019

Trump's campaign, RNC have raised $207.5 million since Election Day

The fine print made clear most of the money would go to other priorities, including retiring the debts of Trump's campaign.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump attends a campaign rally at Des Moines International Airport in Iowa on Wednesday.

Fmr Obama officials Zients, Murthy to lead Biden's COVID-19 team - report

In addition, Marcella Nunez-Smith will also play a key role in the incoming administration's pandemic response, focused on disparities.

Incoming Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy speaks by video feed, U.S. August 20, 2020. 2020 Democratic National Convention/Pool via REUTERS

Biden: We will lift Iran sanctions if they comply with nuclear deal

"I'm not going to make any immediate moves, and the same applies to the tariffs. I'm not going to prejudice my options," President-elect Biden told NYT.

Democratic 2020 US presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks at his election rally, after news media announced that Biden has won the 2020 U.S. presidential election, in Wilmington, Delaware, US, November 7, 2020

Why Joe Biden's Middle East and Israel policy is not Obama's

Israel and the Middle East will not be a top priority for action by a Biden administration

US PRESIDENT-ELECT Joe Biden speaks about healthcare at the theater serving as his transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday.