Barack Obama

Jewish banker sets heartfelt tone for Obama speech

In times like these, “Jewish banker” might seem an unlikely descriptor for “hero,” but that’s who President Obama chose to make his point about being generous in hard times. Jewish groups in general were very pleased with the speech.

Obama ties Israel talks to ‘new era of engagement’

President Obama coupled his calls for expanded diplomatic outreach to his quest for peace for Israel and its neighbors.

Potential intel pick peddled Saudi-funded textbook accused of bias

The Obama administration’s reported pick for a top intelligence post has set off a firestorm, with some on the dovish side welcoming it as refreshing injection of “realism” after the neo-conservatism that defined the Bush administration, and others expressing alarm that he has been relentlessly critical of Israel.

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