US politics
Rand Paul’s son apologizes after reportedly making antisemitic attack on Rep. Mike Lawler
Sen. Rand Paul’s son, William Paul, allegedly went on a roughly 10-minute diatribe about Israel, about Jews, and about Paul Singer.
Jewish Republican Paul Singer tarred with rainbow Star of David in Kentucky candidate’s anti-LGBTQ
White House ballroom funding a matter of presidential safety for US Republicans - report
US budget watchdog estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion, dwarfing Pentagon estimate
'My ambition is to change the country': AOC downplays likelihood of 2028 White House run
“What’s funny is they assume my ambition is a title or a seat,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said. “My ambition is to change this country. Presidents come and go."
DOGE’s cuts to Jewish humanities grants were unconstitutional, judge rules
In her 143-page ruling, US District Judge Colleen McMahon called out the agency created by US President Donald Trump specifically for its targeting of Jewish projects, including Holocaust research.
Man pleads guilty to assaulting US lawmaker Ilhan Omar in January town hall
Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, admitted to planning the assault because he did not agree with Omar's political views.
White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image
The Star Wars actor wrote in a now-deleted social media post that US President Donald Trump should live long enough to "realize he'll be disgraced in the history books, forevermore."
New Hampshire hearing shows growing threat of Holocaust denial - opinion
A New Hampshire legislative hearing featuring a prominent Holocaust denier has reignited concerns over extremist rhetoric entering mainstream American political discourse amid rising antisemitism.
Democrats urge US to acknowledge Israel’s nuclear program
Democrats urged the Trump administration to acknowledge Israel’s nuclear arsenal, arguing that secrecy undermines US credibility on global nuclear policy.
Leon Botstein, Bard College’s pioneering Jewish president, to retire amid Jeffrey Epstein ties
An investigation found that Botstein had made 25 different visits to Epstein’s townhouse in New York City, as well as a two-day trip to his island.
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in 'critical but stable condition,' spokesperson says
The statement didn't specify the reason behind Giuliani's hospitalization, who is 81 years old and a close ally of US President Donald Trump.
US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline
"For War Powers Resolution purposes, the hostilities that began on Saturday, February 28, have terminated," said the official, in reference to the ongoing US-Iran ceasefire.
NH lawmaker reprimanded for ‘final solution’ joke aimed at Jewish colleague
GOP state Rep. Travis Corcoran defended his comments to the legislature, saying he was joking and did not know his colleague was Jewish.