US politics

Pro-Palestinian protest vote campaign claims success in NY primary, exact numbers are unclear

Comparisons with previous elections are also difficult to gauge. In 2020, blank votes made up around 8% of all ballots in the Democratic party’s presidential primary.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
05/04/2024

My stepfather, Joe Lieberman, modeled integrity inside and out

Senator Joe Lieberman would have been a star pupil in Rabban Gamliel’s academy.

By RABBI ETHAN TUCKER/JTA
03/04/2024

Trump: 'Country will cease to exist if we don't win elections'

Under the banner “Stop Biden’s Border Bloodbath,” Trump spoke of the situation on the US borders, deeming it a catastrophe.

Gaza must receive the 'Hiroshima and Nagasaki' treatment, US congressman says

Tim Walberg also linked Iran and Russia to Hamas's war effort and added, "probably North Korea and China's in there too."

Hundreds of mourners hail ‘supreme mensch’ Joe Lieberman at pioneering Jewish politician’s funeral

Lieberman's funeral celebrates bipartisan spirit and political tolerance, honoring his warmth and commitment to reconciliation.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
30/03/2024

Joe Lieberman's former chief of staff calls senator 'single most wonderful man' he's met

Michael Lewan told The Jerusalem Post working for Lieberman was the "single best career move" he's ever made.

'Promised to work for the American public 24/6': Former advisor eulogizes Senator Joe Lieberman

Lieberman and his family maintained a kosher household and strictly observed Shabbat. In a remarkable instance, he walked to the Capitol post-Shabbat services to prevent a Republican filibuster.

28/03/2024
Joe Lieberman

First Orthodox Jewish US Senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82

Lieberman spent 24 years as Senator for Connecticut and was the first Orthodox Jew to serve in the Senate.

Netanyahu must rely on bipartisan American support, for Israel's sake

Partnership and bipartisan American support are essential for Israel's practical considerations.

By TOVA HERZL
27/03/2024

US Congress averts government shutdown, passing $1.2 trillion bill

Senate leaders spent hours on Friday negotiating a number of amendments to the budget bill that ultimately were defeated.

By REUTERS
23/03/2024
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