US politics

Challenges and opportunities for the Jewish members of the 119th Congress

Number of Jewish senators officially becomes a minyan.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
12/12/2024

Trump taps Abraham Accords negotiator Adam Boehler as special envoy for hostage affairs

Adam Boehler previously served as a lead negotiator on the Abraham Accords with Jared Kushner.

Trump picks Kash Patel to head FBI

With the nomination of Patel, Trump is signaling that he is preparing to carry out his threat to oust Wray, whose 10-year term at the FBI does not expire until 2027.

By REUTERS
01/12/2024

Donald Trump nominates Charles Kushner as US ambassador to France

Charles Kushner, 70, is a Jewish-American businessman and real estate developer who founded Kushner Companies, one of the nation's largest privately held real estate enterprises.

Trump’s second term begins with divisive decisions and unforced errors

He won the right to rule, but it is not an absolute right, something he seems to have trouble comprehending but nonetheless encountered within days.

Trump is taking cue from Nixon’s Madman Theory in his Iran approach

Trump appears to be emulating the madman approach with Iran. It can be very risky because he lacks Nixon’s mental tools, and he has no Henry Kissinger or anyone even close.

JFNA executive's Gaza comments spark controversy amid rising tensions over US politics

JFNA executive's Gaza remarks cause concern about nonpartisanship and spark debate within the Jewish community.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
19/11/2024

Who is Marc Rowan, the Jewish investor reportedly in the running for Trump’s Treasury secretary?

Over the past year, the billionaire investor has become one of the most prominent voices in a donor revolt born of dissatisfaction with how elite universities have responded to campus antisemitism.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
18/11/2024
US soldiers walk near a rocket launcher missile at Basmaya military base in Baghdad

Trump transition team looks to court martial US military officials

The incoming administration is considering charging some US military officials with charges as high as treason, according to an NBC report.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor

Gottheimer, 49, is a moderate, pro-Israel Democrat who was just elected to his fifth term representing New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, which spans the heavily Jewish Bergen County.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
16/11/2024
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