Trump’s second term

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A Jewish atheist calls out evangelicals for undermining democracy — and Christianity

Jonathan Rauch sees a “MAGA-fied” church that is not holding up its end of the bargain in defending the Constitution.

By Andrew Silow-Carroll February 23, 2025 6:45 am

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US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025. (Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP)

Trump says he is ‘not confident’ about Gaza ceasefire lasting

He also discussed Gaza, much of which has been destroyed during the war, in real-estate terms.

January 21, 2025 8:53 am

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

In inaugural address, Trump hails return of ‘the hostages in the Middle East’

“Our power will stop all wars,” Trump said about the United States under his leadership. He did not directly mention Israel in the address.

January 20, 2025 2:23 pm

Pro-Israel megadonor Miriam Adelson takes center stage at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration

By Philissa Cramer January 20, 2025 12:09 pm

Trump, hailing release of hostages, signals that he is committed to ceasefire

By Ben Sales January 19, 2025 1:14 pm

Mel Gibson.

Trump taps Mel Gibson, actor-director with record of antisemitism, as ‘special ambassador’ to Hollywood

By Andrew Lapin January 16, 2025 3:00 pm

Deborah Lipstadt, exiting as US antisemitism envoy, is hoping for the best under Trump

By Lauren Markoe January 14, 2025 9:02 pm

Trump taps Senate staffer as National Security Council’s Middle East director

By Philissa Cramer January 8, 2025 5:05 pm

Trump again threatens ‘all hell will break out’ over hostages as envoy signals optimism on a deal

By Ben Sales January 7, 2025 4:07 pm

JD Vance appears to defend Germany’s far-right AfD party

By Ron Kampeas December 23, 2024 8:59 am

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