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United States political news and analysis with a focus on the connection between American policy and the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

A month ago: Video appears to show Jonathan Pollard predicting US assassination attempt

In conversation with Rabbi David Bar Hayim, the head of the Shilo Institute, Pollard referred to former President Donald Trump and the legal cases against him.

Biden calls for nation's political temperature to 'cool down' after Trump assassination attempt

President Biden addresses nation post-assassination attempt on former President Trump, calls for unity, condemns political violence, and stresses the importance of democracy and peaceful debate.

Three Jewish organizations express alarm over GOP’s mass deportation plan

The Republican platform, published this week, pledges to “carry out the largest deportation operation in American history.”

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
12/07/2024

The Jewish moments to expect (and not expect) at the Republican convention

Tuesday’s theme, “Make America Safe Once Again,” focusing on immigration, may turn into a forum on the “replacement theory.”

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
12/07/2024

Former US President Trump leads President Biden by 1% among US citizens

Regarding job approval, 43% approved of Trump’s job performance when he was president, and 52% disapproved, compared to Biden's, which has been steady at 36%.

 Lehava chairman Benzi Gopstein and right-wing activists demonstrate against the annual gay pride

US sanctions Lehava, extremist Israeli organizations blocking Gaza aid

The individuals on the list are members of Tzav 9, an organization that regularly blocks humanitarian aid trucks from entering Gaza.

Starmer, Biden discuss Israel-Gaza, Ukraine, UK government says

The two discussed making progress toward a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

By REUTERS
11/07/2024

'Blue MAGA' is entering the American political lexicon: Why is it trending online?

Social media has largely become a battleground for the debates, and is set to shape the upcoming 2024 US presidential elections.

(Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The GOP platform: Fighting ‘anti-Christian bias’ and deporting ‘pro-Hamas radicals’

The GOP's proposals that would reverse domestic policies long embraced by Jewish Americans, including by enervating church-state separations and massively cracking down on immigration.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
10/07/2024

White House releases name of Biden's neurologist, says only seen during annual physical

According to the letter, Biden saw the neurologist as part of his yearly physical in which he was also seen by other medical specialists.

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