american politics

Donald Trump is throwing America's legacy of liberty out the window

MIDDLE ISRAEL: America, once the free world’s emblem, inspiration, and engine, is now being led by a man for whom liberty means nothing.

'It Takes Chutzpah': Jewish senator's memoir hopes to raise next generation of activists

It Takes Chutzpah is crisply and clearly written, intended to raise a new generation of can-do activists with the ability to build bridges and widen constituencies in order to achieve their goals.

By RALPH AMELAN
12/04/2025

The exploitation of academic discourse: A gateway to the spread of extremism

American universities have become strategic targets for extremist groups, which use student gatherings as fronts for their ideas.

Trump dismisses Biden's January 6 pardons as 'void' and 'vacant'

Trump also accused the previous president of not approving or even knowing about pardons he made.

Israel needs its own DOGE, but not like what the US has

An Israeli DOGE should examine the structure of the government and the number of ministries, and reduce political and coalitional funds.

By TOMER LOTAN
16/03/2025

Sen. Ron Wyden says the Democrats need ‘chutzpah’ to return to power

The Oregon Democratic Jewish senator's ‘rules of chutzpah’ offer a guide for resisting Trump’s policies.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
02/02/2025

What do Jerusalemites think of Trump as US president?

With Donald Trump back in the White House, the people of Israel's capital voice optimism, criticism, and biblical references.

Rabbi’s Holocaust memorial speech pulled from TV for being 'too political'

A public TV station in South Carolina removed a Holocaust memorial speech by a rabbi after he criticized recent policies on LGBTQ rights and refugee aid, fueling controversy over free speech.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
01/02/2025

'We don't want to fight wars': Pete Hegseth gets sworn in as US Defense Secretary

Hegseth, a former Minnesota National Guard officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan was sworn in by Vice President J.D. Vance on Saturday morning to lead the Pentagon.

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