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Jewish US lawmakers warn antisemitic threats have surged since October 7

“We seem, Sara, to have passed a Rubicon now with these antisemitic threats,” Moskowitz said. “Now it’s every day, all the time.”

Rep. Jared Moskowitz in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on January 22, 2026 in Washington, DC.
US Representative Rashida Tlaib sits next to US Representative Ilhan Omar during US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2026.

Rashida Tlaib reintroduces resolution to recognize 'ongoing Palestinian Nakba'

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks at the Justice Department, December 4, 2025; illustrative.

Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking

The US Capitol building dome is seen through spring flowers on March 30, 2026, in Washington, DC.

One million US dollars in federal grants awarded to California Jewish security initiative


Florida congressional race erupts into widening dispute involving antisemitism, Israel, Azerbaijan

The clash erupted after Fine publicly criticized Bilzerian after the release of a Diaspora Ministry report that ranked the social media personality among the world’s leading antisemitic influencers.

Dan Bilzerian was asked during a TMZ interview about referring to Rep. Randy Fine as a "fat Jew."

Trump’s White House ballroom 'gift' to America set to cost taxpayers $1 billion

Due to safety concerns after the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, Republicans want to pass a bill that includes $1 billion of taxpayers’ money for security adjustments and upgrades.

US President Donald Trump displays a rendering of his proposed $250 million White House ballroom as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House on October 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Democrats urge US to acknowledge Israel’s nuclear program

Democrats urged the Trump administration to acknowledge Israel’s nuclear arsenal, arguing that secrecy undermines US credibility on global nuclear policy.

US President Donald Trump attends an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2026

US organizations urge Congress to pass act targeting undisclosed foreign funding in universities

Qatar was revealed to be the largest foreign source of gifts and contracts to American universities in 2025, worth more than $1.1 billion.

United States Capitol building in Washington, DC.

Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives

In a letter to congressional leaders on Friday, the deadline to come to Congress about the war, Trump said there has been no exchange of fire with Iran since the ceasefire.

US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One upon his arrival at Ocala International Airport in Ocala, Florida, US, May 1, 2026.

US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline

"For War Powers Resolution purposes, the hostilities that began on Saturday, February 28, have terminated," said the official, in reference to the ongoing US-Iran ceasefire.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine testify before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on US President Donald Trump's FY2027 budget request for the Department of Defense on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, April 30, 2026.

Israel educators must be models - opinion

Orthodox institutions have long grappled with the distance between the ideals a teacher preaches and the life he actually leads.

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Georgia sets the bar: New laws tackle antisemitism and foreign influence in education - opinion

Georgia has passed landmark laws to combat antisemitism in education and increase transparency on foreign funding. These moves set a new standard for state-level action on these issues.

GEORGIA GOV. Brian Kemp speaks during a press conference last month.

US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades

State Department Legal Adviser Reed Rubinstein made the arguments in a statement released days before a deadline for Trump to obtain congressional approval for the war with Iran.

Anti-war demonstrators attempt to remove a pro-Trump counter-protester during a "No War on Iran" rally outside of City Hall in Seattle, Washington, US, April 7, 2026.

Virgina court blocks new congressional maps two days after state votes in favor

Virginia voters had approved the measure on Tuesday, with Republicans accusing Democrats of hypocrisy, pointing to their previous stances against partisan gerrymandering.

Voters arrive before casting their ballots at a polling location at the Westover Library on April 21, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.