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Trump names fellow real estate mogul Steve Witkoff as Middle East envoy

Witkoff, who is Jewish and who has been friends with Trump since the 1980s when he bought Trump a sandwich after they worked on a real estate transaction, has no Middle East diplomatic experience.

By Ron Kampeas November 12, 2024 7:34 pm

Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana’s law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments

The ruling is a victory for Jewish families who joined a lawsuit challenging the law.

November 12, 2024 4:11 pm

Trump taps Mike Huckabee, evangelical favorite, to be ambassador to Israel

If confirmed, Huckabee would be the first non-Jew to fill the role in 13 years.

November 12, 2024 2:34 pm

Trump taps Iran hawks Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz for top national security roles

By Ron Kampeas November 12, 2024 1:56 pm

Florida man arrested for targeting Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who says the suspect was found with an antisemitic manifesto

By Jacob Gurvis November 11, 2024 4:06 pm

Stephen Miller waving on a runway surrounded by American flags

Stephen Miller, hardline Jewish Trump aide, to become deputy chief of staff as immigration becomes top issue

By Andrew Lapin November 11, 2024 4:04 pm

Cornell’s handling of a new course on Gaza could preview campus Israel battles under Trump

By Andrew Lapin November 11, 2024 2:48 pm

Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Jewish Democrat, narrowly wins reelection

By Andrew Lapin and Ron Kampeas November 11, 2024 10:42 am

Trump to nominate Elise Stefanik, who grilled university presidents on antisemitism, as UN ambassador

By Ben Sales November 11, 2024 9:48 am

‘Where are all the Jews at?’ A year after mass rally for Israel, turnout at its followup is sparse

By Ron Kampeas November 10, 2024 9:10 pm

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Trump names fellow real estate mogul Steve Witkoff as Middle East envoy

Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana’s law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments

Trump taps Mike Huckabee, evangelical favorite, to be ambassador to Israel

Trump taps Iran hawks Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz for top national security roles

Florida man arrested for targeting Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who says the suspect was found with an antisemitic manifesto

Stephen Miller, hardline Jewish Trump aide, to become deputy chief of staff as immigration becomes top issue

Cornell’s handling of a new course on Gaza could preview campus Israel battles under Trump

Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Jewish Democrat, narrowly wins reelection

Trump to nominate Elise Stefanik, who grilled university presidents on antisemitism, as UN ambassador

‘Where are all the Jews at?’ A year after mass rally for Israel, turnout at its followup is sparse

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