US politics

A five-point plan for Zionists navigating American politics

When it comes to the future of American support for Israel, the direction is becoming clearer – and more concerning.

By DORON KORNBLUTH
21/04/2025

Independence Day 2025: Ben Shapiro chosen as ceremonial torchbearer

Ben Shapiro will light a torch at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony, alongside freed hostage Emily Damari and Olympic medalist Oren Smadja.

Marco Rubio sits with Michael Benz, Jewish former Trump official with antisemitic online persona

Speaking to Rubio on Wednesday in a talk released by the State Department, Benz quizzed him on how the department would be changing its approach to free-speech issues under Trump.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
19/04/2025

Trump passport policy discriminates against transgender people, judge rules

The State Department soon after changed its passport policy to "request the applicant’s biological sex at birth,” rather than permitting applicants to self-identify their sex.

By REUTERS
19/04/2025
  Senator John Fetterman and wife Gisele Barreto Fetterman meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an

Pennsylvania Jewish groups condemn ‘genocide’ slogan on Gisele Fetterman’s charity

A sheet calling the Fettermans "genocidal" was draped over Gisele's Free Store, drawing condemnation from Pennsylvania Jewish groups.

By BEN SALES/JTA
05/04/2025
  Then-Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, a New York Democrat, walks out of the Senate Chamber

US Senate Republican calls top Democrat Chuck Schumer 'Fuhrer'

Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno made the comment to reporters outside the Senate chamber as members of his caucus struggled to agree on a path forward to try to pass Trump's tax-cut agenda.

By REUTERS
04/04/2025

What do Trump's tariffs on Israel mean for the economy, hi-tech, and construction in Israel?

Attempting to avert Trump’s targeting, the Israeli government abolished all tariffs on US goods on Tuesday.

Trump tells Cabinet, others that Musk will leave soon, Politico reports

Elon Musk is set to step down from his government role, according to "Politico", citing sources close to Trump.

By REUTERS
02/04/2025

Trump administration begins mass layoffs at health agencies, sources say

The Trump administration launches a 10,000-job cut plan with FDA and CDC layoffs.

By REUTERS
01/04/2025
US President Donald Trump gestures, before boarding Air Force One as he departs for Florida

Trump refuses to rule out third term, says he is 'pissed off' at Putin

"No, I'm not joking. I’m not joking," Trump said on running for a third time • US president says he is 'pissed off' at Russia's Vladimir Putin

By REUTERS
30/03/2025
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