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Jewish actor Mandy Patinkin praises Mamdani as ‘best NYC mayor imaginable’

The remarks fit Patinkin’s long record of left-leaning activism on Israel, including a 2020 New Israel Fund video opposing West Bank annexation.

ACTOR Mandy Patinkin sent out a rewriting of the ‘Al Het’ prayer: ‘Not in our name – bombing and destroying entire cities. Not in our name – continued and eternal occupation. Not in our name – the shredding of Israeli democracy.’
A MAMDANI victory would be a gift that keeps on giving for Trump, the writer maintains.

A Mamdani win would be a gift to Trump - opinion

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks near to his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, as they attend a press conference about new legislation aimed at improving nutrition in schools across California, at Belvedere Middle School in Los Angeles, California, US October 8, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is considering 2028 US presidential run

(L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

‘I am not done’: Former VP Harris signals return to politics, slams Trump as ‘authoritarian’


Most Americans support US recognition of Palestinian state, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

The poll found 59% of respondents backed US recognition of a Palestinian state, while 33% were opposed, and the rest were unsure or did not answer the question.

 A person waves a Palestine flag at Lafayette Square during a pro-Palestinian demonstration near the White House in Washington, U.S., December 2, 2023. People gathered in solidarity after a temporary cease-fire ended between Israel and Hamas earlier this week.

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna: Opposing the existence of a Jewish state is antisemitic

“I believe that Zionism is self-determination of the Jewish people, and the right for Israel to exist. And I support that," he said during an interview on J, the Jewish News of Northern California.

Rep. Ro Khanna questions witnesses during a roundtable discussion on Supreme Court Ethics conducted by Democrats of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building on June 11, 2024 in Washington

NYC business leaders drop $3 million over 2 days into mayoral race in bid to stop Mamdani

The last-ditch spending blitz comes as the Democratic nominee continues to dominate the mayoral race, with polls showing him holding a double-digit lead over his competitor.

Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate, in New York, US, October 16, 2025.

Knesset erupts over speaker's jab at Supreme Court chief, Netanyahu expects more peace deals

Knesset speaker introduced Supreme Court president as a judge, drawing outrage • Netanyahu: Expect to forge additional peace agreements in the region

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enters the Knesset plenum, October 20, 2025.

The unholy alliance: Radical ideologies threaten US and Israel - opinion

America is under attack from within by the red-green alliance.

CHARLIE KIRK speaks at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2023 in Phoenix.

Massachusetts congressman returns AIPAC donations, refuses further support

AIPAC emphasized that its member base was made up of American citizens - Republicans, Democrats, and independents - who wanted to advance policies that strengthened US-Israel ties.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton from Massachusetts running for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2022 U.S. midterm elections.

Trump's friendship leaves Israel with little room to act as it needs

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Strong support from one president or one party is a valuable asset. However, Trump will not be in the White House forever.

EVENTS OF the past week explain why Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was desperate for Donald Trump to return to the White House ahead of former vice president Kamala Harris.

The Clooneys and the politics of human rights shaping US foreign policy - opinion

George and Amal Clooney’s human rights advocacy could be influencing US foreign policy on Israel more than is realized.

US President Joe Biden, flanked by US Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaks after negotiators reached a phased deal for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, during remarks at the White House in Washington, US, January 15, 2025.

Fetterman hails Trump’s Gaza deal on Fox News, says Nobel possible ‘if this sticks’

“It’s entirely appropriate to celebrate this,” Fetterman said, thanking “God this terrible war is going to end and these poor souls kept underground for over two years can come back home.”

 El senador John Fetterman y su esposa Gisele Barreto Fetterman se reúnen con el primer ministro Benjamin Netanyahu y su esposa Sara en Jerusalén, el 19 de marzo de 2025.

Trump freezes Chicago transit funding, targeting Democratic areas in shutdown

The administration has now frozen at least $28 billion in funding for Democratic cities and states, escalating Trump's campaign to use the power of the US government to punish political rivals.

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures on the day he attends an event hosted by America250 in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., July 3, 2025.

US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington

This is the 15th US government shutdown since 1981.

A view of the US Capitol building a day before a partial government shutdown is scheduled to take place, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 30, 2025.