Politics

Obama, in meetings with Jewish leaders and donors, stresses how much he cares

Jewish leaders expected President Barack Obama to sell them hard on the Iran nuclear deal. Instead he made a softer pitch and told them that he feels like one of the tribe.

Marco Rubio, pro-Israel GOP hawk, declares run for presidency

The junior senator from Florida said he will emphasize his biography as a child of refugees from the Cuban dictatorship who made good in America.

White House steps up Iran pitch to Jewish leaders, donors

The Obama administration’s effort to sell the Iran nuclear deal to the Jewish community kicked up a notch with two meetings scheduled on the same day between the president and Jewish leaders.

Hillary Clinton’s White House bid sparks examinations of her Israel record

Competing views of Iran deal highlight challenges ahead

Eric Lynn, one-time Obama campaign Jewish liaison, launches bid for Congress

South Dakota legislator Dan Lederman resigns midterm

U.S.-Israel missile system David’s Sling passes key test

Congressional Democrats tell Obama to keep pushing two-state solution

4 senators urge Obama not to impose peace conditions on Israel

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