Politics

There’s a new Jewish Caucus in Congress. Its mission is still unclear.

Following the meeting, it remains unclear what the caucus will stand for as the chamber’s Jews are deeply divided over the Israel-Hamas war and other issues.

Universities take action against pro-Israel faculty for inflammatory speech about Israel-Hamas war

Professors at USC, NYU, Johns Hopkins face blowback for pro-Israel comments perceived as hostile.

US House expels George Santos, who lied about his Jewish identity and other topics

A number of politicians have lined up for Santos’ job, including some who are actually Jewish.

Why a Maine town swapped out a Star of David from its holiday display

A pro-Palestinian protests against the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting, in New York City, November 29, 2023. (Luke Tress)

Protesters brandish swastikas at pro-Palestinian rally outside Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting

Elon Musk holding up a dog tag supporting the release of Israeli hostages onstage at a conference

Elon Musk expresses regret for endorsing antisemitic post but swears at advertisers boycotting X over it

Henry Kissinger, influential first Jewish secretary of state, dies at 100

‘Ultimately, we are alone’: Schumer calls out antisemitism on the left in a speech on the Senate floor

Stark images of murder and torture in Israel leave US senators in tears and silence

10 Israelis, including teen with her dog, and 2 Thais freed from Gaza as ceasefire goes into overtime

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