New Connecticut law requires educators to develop curriculum materials for Islamic, Arab studies
Connecticut's education board must prepare optional Islamic and Arab studies materials, while a new group will address antisemitism in public schools.
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US Senate confirms Trump's nominee Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, nation's top spy
All 100 US senators invited to meet Volodymyr Zelensky during Lindsey Graham funeral
US advances nomination of Clayton, Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence
Vance, Rubio split on Iran war, Israel in Lebanon, as White House denies divergence - analysis
The contrast suggests that, even as the administration has emphasized unity, differing worldviews are at times rising to the surface, offering an early glimpse of the Republican Party’s future.
Supreme Court backs Trump on asylum policy, ends TPS protections for Haitians, Syrians
This comes after the Supreme Court granted other administration requests related to immigration, such as allowing the DHS to deport immigrants to countries where they have no ties.
Senate rejects motion to limit Trump's war power in Iran day after voting yes on similar resolution
The US Senate rejected a measure aiming to limit US President Donald Trump's war powers, a day after four GOP senators helped pass a resolution that called for the removal of US forces from Iran.
Record 48% of Americans think US is too supportive of Israel - poll
The survey published Wednesday by Quinnipiac University also found that 60% of respondents reported that military intervention in Iran was “not worth it.”
Mamdani touts 'Babies not Bombs' messaging as progressive primary wins signal a power balance shift
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the morning after the primaries, Mamdani touted the triumphs as a shift in the balance of power between “working people” and “special interests.”
Trump brands NYC’s victorious Israel critics as ‘communists’
Mamdani-backed Israel critics swept the primaries, marking a seismic backlash against pro-Israel incumbent Democrats and solidifying the left-wing mayor’s status as a power broker in New York.
Takeaways from the NY primaries: Shifting Jewish power centers, Mamdani the Kingmaker and more
Mamdani, at his rally last week backing his preferred candidates, triggered backlash from Jewish corners for comparing pro-Israel lobbyists AIPAC to “monsters.”
AIPAC-backed Adrian Boafo beats crowded field to replace Maryland’s Steny Hoyer
Boafo won with 32% of the vote in the crowded Democratic field, with 68% of votes counted on Wednesday morning. AIPAC poured $5.7 million into his campaign through its super PAC.
Trump says Iran has told US no tolls being sought at Strait of Hormuz
"Additionally, no money has been given to Iran, or released from their money to them, by the US," Trump wrote.
Israel became divisive issue which lost some endorsees primary races, Jewish Democrats say
Israel emerged as a central point of debate in New York’s congressional primaries, where JDCA-backed candidates were defeated in the 10th and 13th districts.