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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.

Trump 'not confident' Gaza ceasefire will hold, says Saudi Arabia will make peace

US President plans to lift pause on 2,000-pound bomb supply to Israel • Thinks Saudi Arabia will normalize relations with Israel

21/01/2025

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as US Secretary of State

The Senate backed Rubio by a vote of 99-0, days after the long-term member of the Senate foreign relations and intelligence committees sailed through his friendly confirmation hearing.

By REUTERS
21/01/2025

Pro-Israel megadonor Miriam Adelson takes center stage at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration

With a $100M donation, Miriam Adelson strengthens ties to Trump’s presidency.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
20/01/2025

These are all the rabbis who have spoken at US presidential inaugurations

A timeline of rabbis at US presidential inaugurations from Truman to Trump.

By JTA STAFF
20/01/2025

Trump will prioritize domestic issues in first days of office

In his address, Trump pledged to rescue America from what he described as years of betrayal and decline.

20/01/2025

Inauguration Day: Donald Trump is officially America's 47th president

Trump to take the oath of office at 7:00 p.m. Israel time • Javier Milei and Giorgia Meloni among world leaders who attended inauguration

By REUTERS
20/01/2025

Biden issues pardons to protect Milley, Fauci, others from Trump retaliation

The pardon also covers all lawmakers who served on the congressional select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 storming of the Capitol.

By REUTERS
20/01/2025
 U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally

Trump vows to reveal classified Kennedy, MLK assassination files

Classified documents regarding the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK are to be released. Trump added that "other topics of great interest" will have classified records declassified.

Trump: Ceasefire could only have happened as result of November victory

He lauded the ceasefire agreement as "epic," characterizing it "as a first step towards lasting peace in the Middle East."

20/01/2025

Sylvan Adams calls Trump’s election a 'blessing for Israel' ahead of inauguration

"This will be the most Israel-friendly cabinet in history," the Canadian-Israeli philanthropist said.

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