US politics

Trump would 'encourage' attacks on NATO countries if membership unpaid

With Trump leading Biden in some polls, European allies worry a Trump victory in November could jeopardize the U.S. commitment to the alliance.

By REUTERS
11/02/2024

Knesset speaker projects unity during trip to US despite division, criticism

The Knesset Speaker's trip to the United States comes amongst division over the Israel-Gaza conflict, which remains at the forefront.

With Jewish vote up for grabs, NY congressional candidates debate

The vote — in a swing district spanning Queens and Long Island that flipped Republican in 2022 after a decade in Democratic hands — is drawing national attention ahead of the November election.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
08/02/2024

Israel aid debate reveals differences among Jewish groups over immigration

Israel and immigration — or border security — became linked when Republicans said they’d only support aid to Israel and Ukraine if it was paired with significant new US immigration restrictions.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
08/02/2024

Sen. Chris Coons unsure of path to providing supplemental aid to Israel

In a release on Monday about the supplemental bill, Coons said the US has let its allies question their ability to come to their aid for too long.

Impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, opposed by coalition of Jewish groups, narrowly fails

Right-wing Republicans have been agitating for a year to impeach Mayorkas, who they say is neglecting the migrant influx at the US-Mexico border.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
07/02/2024
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