American politics

Trump's media machine-gun: How Karoline Leavitt is rewriting the White House rules

The new front line of American politics is young, female, and digital-first - and it is led by the youngest press secretary in the history of the White House.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt walks outside of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2025
US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks to members of the US military on November 26, 2025 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

The silence that surrenders America: Why Jews know they can’t trust JD Vance anymore - opinion

Gabe Groisman, Conference Ambassador

Conference Ambassador Groisman discusses Israel advocacy

Laura Loomer arrives ahead of Donald Trump's debate with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 10, 2024

Republicans must address Nazi problem among Gen Z conservatives, Trump ally Laura Loomer says


US congressman's staffer found to be follower of white supremacist Nick Fuentes

Social media accounts, posts on far-right platforms discovered by Talking Points Memo have connected the AZ congressman’s digital director Wade Searle to accounts belonging to a Nick Fuentes follower

Supporters of the America First ideology and US President Donald Trump cheer on Nick Fuentes, a leader of the America First movement and a white nationalist, as he makes his way through the crowd for a speech during the "Stop the Steal" and "Million MAGA March" protests, November 14, 2020.

NY gov. announces $25 million in funding for hate crimes prevention

The announcement was made at New York's first-ever Unity Summit, a statewide convening of more than 500 New Yorkers representing community groups.

 New York Governor Kathy Hochul at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022

US Congressman George Santos agrees to settle lawsuit in Brazil

In the new indictment in the US, the 34-year-old Santos has been accused of defrauding potential political supporters by laundering funds to pay for his personal expenses.

 US REPRESENTATIVE-Elect George Santos appears in an undated still image from a political campaign video.

Is Ron DeSantis, Florida's dark prince of woke, ready for White House prime time? - opinion

Following a series of lackluster performances at home and abroad, DeSantis is making his former idol and role model, Donald Trump, a very happy rival.

Florida Governor Ron Desantis speaks during a campaign rally by then US president Donald Trump at Pensacola International Airport in Pensacola, Florida, US, October 23, 2020.

Biden's approval rating at 40%, Americans concerned about immigration

The economy remained respondents' top concern amid high rates of inflation.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden speaks at the White House, in April 2023.

Shaming Biden and slashing budgets: Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of dissing Israel

A lot has changed in both countries since the last presidential election, but in the halls of Congress, the battle over Israel is playing out in familiar ways. 

 US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy (center) is seen alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana in Jerusalem, Israel, on May 1, 2023.

New US report on Abu Akleh killing must be released, senator says

The request was made by Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen in a letter sent to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday.

A Palestinian walks in front of a mural depicting the slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh ahead of the visit of US President Joe Biden at Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 13, 2022.

Israel must remain above the fray in the US - editorial

Israel must remain above the fray in the US and our leaders must do whatever they can to prevent Israel support from turning into a hot potato issue.

 Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana greets US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy at Ben-Gurion Airport.

McCarthy pledges to invite Netanyahu to Washington if Biden doesn’t

McCarthy arrived to Israel this week with a bi-partisan delegation of 19 other members of Congress to celebrate Israel’s 75th anniversary.

 U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana during a visit at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament in Jerusalem, April 30, 2023

Six NYC Council members reject establishment of 'End Jew Hatred Day'

Among those on the 51-member council who did not support the measure was Shahana Hanif, a representative of the heavily Jewish Brooklyn neighborhoods of Borough Park and Park Slope. 

End Jew Hatred Protest in NYC, held in front of the public library. (End Jew Hatred)