US politics
‘Tax the Jews’ replaces 'tax the rich' chants at San Francisco event, mayor says
“Suggesting that Jews are wealthy is a tired trope, and targeting our community at an event focused on creating economic opportunity for San Franciscans is decidedly antisemitic,” Mayor Lurie said.
Laura Loomer, Jewish conservatives sound alarm over Tucker Carlson’s White House access
The Democrats need a nominee with a backbone on Israel issues - editorial
Gaza war policy cost Kamala Harris victory in 2024 US elections, DNC research shows - report
Josh Shapiro: Return of America’s oldest antisemitic trope - opinion
Josh Shapiro’s experience shows that Jews are still suspected of divided loyalties in US politics.
Daniel Rosen, Minnesota’s US attorney won confirmation in part on strength of Jewish leadership
Rosen’s personal position on what’s happening in Minnesota is unknown. But prior to the ICE surge, he said that “prosecution of violent hate crimes is certainly at the highest level of priority."
Yoram Hazony’s antisemitism speech sparks pushback from former aide, Jewish conservatives
Orit Arfa, an ex-spokesperson of political theorist Yoram Hazony, declared that her past admiration for him no longer justified staying silent about what she sees as a moral failure.
Josh Shapiro’s new memoir puts his Jewish identity at the center of his political vision
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro asserts that Judaism is not a sidebar to his public life, but one of its central organizing principles.
Ritchie Torres challenger takes aim at Bronx 'Zionist millionaires' in campaign video
Political organizer Jose Vega claimed Ritchie Torres was "bought and controlled by Zionist influencers and millionaires" in a new congressional campaign video.
Trump accuses Ilhan Omar of faking town hall attack, congresswoman blames Trump's hateful rhetoric
"I think she's a fraud. She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her," Trump said after a man used a syringe to spray an unidentified liquid on Omar at a town hall.
WATCH: Congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown liquid during Minneapolis Town Hall
The attack occurred shortly after Omar began speaking. Witnesses said a man in the audience stood, shouted, and sprayed her with a liquid that had an acidic smell.
Trump's immigration policy approval drops to record low, poll finds
Just 39% of Americans approve of the job US President Donald Trump is doing on immigration, down from 41% earlier this month, while 53% disapprove, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
National Guard activated after man shot dead by ICE agents in Minneapolis, DHS says man was armed
According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, the Minneapolis Police have identified the victim as a 37-year-old male who was a resident of the city. Local media identified him as Alex Pretti.
Clergy arrested, businesses shutter as Minnesotans protest Trump's surge in immigration agents
The protest was part of an "ICE OUT!" day of action, with organizers and participants saying scores of businesses across Minnesota closed for the day, and workers headed to street protests.
