US politics

'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

John Fetterman’s support for Israel wins him supporters from the right and critics from the left

Fetterman’s approach has stood out for the unapologetic way he expresses them.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
22/03/2024

Senator Schumer: You are no guardian of Israel

It is both audacious and insulting for the majority leader of the US Senate to say what he did about a fellow democracy and ally of the US.

Are elections an option? - opinion

US-Israel tensions escalate amid political turmoil. Will Netanyahu survive? Insightful analysis reveals complex dynamics.

Chuck Schumer called for elections in Israel. What did he hope to achieve?

Schumer misunderstood the Israeli call for early elections and “failed to read the Israeli room,” McGill history professor says.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
15/03/2024

Expat Pro-Democracy leader: Schumer acts as a true friend, makes you see things you don’t want to

Granot said the members of the pro-democracy movement in NY and across the US are happy with Schumer’s remakes and are sharing this appreciation all over WhatsApp groups and on social media.

Biden admin' on the defense on holding enough meetings with Arab, Muslim American community leaders

Biden's relationship with Arab and Muslim American voters is increasingly under scrutiny as the war continues and the humanitarian situation in Gaza grows more dire.

Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy