United States

Muslim, Jewish leaders raise Trump entry ban in congressional meetings

The lobbying for the Muslim Jewish Advisory Council was planned before November’s election and was meant to focus on expanding hate crimes laws.

Trump, at prayer breakfast, vows to stop ISIS, ‘destroy’ religious politicking ban

The president repeated his pledge to remove from the tax code the denial of tax exemptions to churches that endorse candidates.

Patriots star Julian Edelman’s 5 most Jewish moments

Since identifying himself as a member of the tribe in 2013, Edelman — who is headed to his third Super Bowl — has shown his Jewish pride a number of times.

Mass. high school teacher suspended for telling college about student’s swastika incident

Swastikas carved in snow in NY, scrawled on homes in Texas

Congress proposes highest US civilian honor for Anwar Sadat

JCC bomb threat probe hindered by tech disguises

Texas governor calls for laws blocking anti-Israel boycotts

Obama envoy to Israel outlines a path for US Embassy move to Jerusalem

House bill replicates Senate bid to cut funding until UN repeals settlement resolution

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