Politics

Why pro-Israel groups aren’t going after Ilhan Omar, even after helping oust other Squad members

The Minnesota congresswoman and critic of Israel is facing a repeat primary against a challenger who came close two years ago.

By Ron Kampeas August 9, 2024 6:09 pm

White House names Bezalel Smotrich as obstacle to ceasefire deal, says he is ‘jeopardizing’ hostage lives

Sharp words targeting an Israeli right-wing leader reflect how deeply invested President Biden is in talks taking place next week to wrap up a ceasefire-for hostages deal.

August 9, 2024 5:56 pm

Doug Emhoff installed mezuzahs at the Vice President’s Residence. What happens to them when he moves out, or up?

The second gentleman was the first Jew ever to live in the residence.

August 9, 2024 1:32 pm

Navigating tense waters, Kamala Harris listens to pro-Palestinian activists and then shushes them

By Ron Kampeas August 8, 2024 4:29 pm

White House slams Cori Bush’s threat to AIPAC to ‘tear your kingdom down’

By Ron Kampeas August 8, 2024 3:36 pm

US, British ambassadors skip Nagasaki ceremony after Israeli envoy’s presence is nixed

By Ron Kampeas August 7, 2024 10:10 pm

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz arrives to speak at a press conference regarding new gun legislation at City Hall on August 1, 2024 in Bloomington, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Minnesota’s Jews celebrate as their ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight

By Jackie Hajdenberg August 7, 2024 12:34 am

‘Squad’ member Cori Bush is defeated in St. Louis primary that drew millions in pro-Israel money

By Ron Kampeas August 6, 2024 11:51 pm

A politician stands and applauds an elderly woman at a gala dinner

Tim Walz wrote a master’s thesis on Holocaust education, just as his own school’s approach drew criticism

By Andrew Lapin August 6, 2024 9:54 pm

‘I am proud of my faith’: Josh Shapiro embraces Jewish identity at rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

By Ron Kampeas August 6, 2024 8:57 pm

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Why pro-Israel groups aren’t going after Ilhan Omar, even after helping oust other Squad members

White House names Bezalel Smotrich as obstacle to ceasefire deal, says he is ‘jeopardizing’ hostage lives

Doug Emhoff installed mezuzahs at the Vice President’s Residence. What happens to them when he moves out, or up?

Navigating tense waters, Kamala Harris listens to pro-Palestinian activists and then shushes them

White House slams Cori Bush’s threat to AIPAC to ‘tear your kingdom down’

US, British ambassadors skip Nagasaki ceremony after Israeli envoy’s presence is nixed

Minnesota’s Jews celebrate as their ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight

‘Squad’ member Cori Bush is defeated in St. Louis primary that drew millions in pro-Israel money

Tim Walz wrote a master’s thesis on Holocaust education, just as his own school’s approach drew criticism

‘I am proud of my faith’: Josh Shapiro embraces Jewish identity at rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

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