Washington

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
 The US Capitol building

A new administration and new Congress brings new opportunities

The American people made it clear this past November that they are tired of do-nothing Washington. Now is the time to put American families first and America’s enemies last.

By NATHAN DIAMENT
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.

 REP. ELISE STEFANIK, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for ambassador to the UN.

Elise Stefanik is the right choice as the next US ambassador to the UN

At the UN, Rep. Stefanik will be a strong voice for protecting American security once again and holding the Iranian regime accountable for its malign activities.

By MATT BROOKS , NORM COLEMAN
19/01/2025
 Former president Reagan pictured in 1991 in Sacramento, CA

Should age or term limits be introduced?

Term limits are another oft-proposed solution, but would probably require a Constitutional amendment, and the concept has many other flaws.

  MOSHE ARENS, in 2016: Even those who did not share his principles, respected his perseverance

Remembering Moshe Arens three years on: a politician and a mensch

Rest in peace, Misha. We, who are led by Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, have neither peace nor rest.

By TOVA HERZL
09/01/2025
  Cardinal McElroy at the pulpit

Pope Francis names Trump critic McElroy as Washington's new archbishop

Cardinal McElroy criticized Trump's mass deportation campaign in 2019, adding that Catholics "simply can't stand by and watch [immigrants] get deported."

By REUTERS
06/01/2025

The Jewish leader taking on Christian nationalism

How one US Jewish leader is taking on Chrisitan nationalism with Jewish values.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
18/12/2024

Gallant's Washington synagogue visit canceled over security concerns

The Adas Israel Congregation said last Monday that "specific security concerns" arose in connection with a scheduled speaking engagement with the ex-defense minister Yoav Gallant.

Biden signs bill developing plan transferring Weitzman Museum to Smithsonian

The act establishes a body that will examine whether the Philadelphia Museum, known as the Weitzman, can join the Smithsonian Institution.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
12/12/2024
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