US politics
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.
US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington
President Trump posts AI-generated video of himself promoting QAnon-based medical theory
From battlefield to diplomacy: Israel’s next moves after the 12-Day War
Why New York Jews are voting for Mamdani - opinion
Zohran Mamdani is a self-described socialist who has built his political brand by opposing Israel, refusing to condemn terrorism, and advancing policies that threaten public order.
Trump adds $100K fee to H-1B visas aimed to reshape US tech and skilled immigration
While the program has been mainly used to recruit tech workers, physicians, fashion models, and university educators will also be affected.
Manhattan synagogue says it won’t host Mamdani on Yom Kippur
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was spotted attending Rosh Hashanah services, but may not be welcomed for upcoming Yom Kippur services.
Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate run
The surprise resignation, which comes ahead of the NCAA season, is reportedly linked to Pearl's consideration of entering politics. He has acknowledged a possible run for Senate in Alabama.
Antifa chapter seeks to use Israel to divide Right as Trump cracks down
This came following President Trump's decision to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization.
Bernie Sanders claims Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Sanders, who is Jewish and had previously refrained from saying that Israel was committing a genocide against the Palestinians, called the Gaza War "a genocide".
As NYC's heated electoral race continues, NYC rabbis weigh endorsements
While some rabbis consider Mamdani to be a concern for the city's jews, others praise his "shared struggle"
'Jews control US politics, Hollywood, big cities,' Canadian reporter says on live broadcast
Radio-Canada suspended a reporter and issued an apology after she made controversial on-air remarks about Jewish influence in US politics.
In Israel, public tributes to Charlie Kirk include a street naming, a mural and a missile in Gaza
After the American conservative activist was assassinated on Wednesday, many Israelis are honoring his legacy in unique and meaningful ways.
GOP Nancy Mace to Jewish progressive: ‘I have a good surgeon if you need to get your nose done'
The self-proclaimed "Trump in high heels" targeted a Jewish progressive with antisemitics insult during an online quarrel.
Nation on edge: Experts warn of 'vicious spiral' in political violence after Kirk killing
The assassination of Charlie Kirk could fuel a dangerous wave of political violence, experts warn, as US unrest nears historic levels.
