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Races to watch: As staunch Israel critics notch wins, these candidates could be next
Last week’s New York City results showed the power of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsement and alarmed some Jewish leaders who watched as two pro-Israel incumbents lost their seat.
Crypto firms have spent $189 million so far on 2026 US election, report says
Senate rejects motion to limit Trump's war power in Iran day after voting yes on similar resolution
Trump slams Senate's Iran resolution as 'meaningless,' attacks its GOP defenders
US Senate confirms Trump pick Caine as top US military officer
The Senate confirmed retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as Joint Chiefs chairman after Trump fired Gen. Brown, sparking concerns over loyalty and precedent.
US bill creates fund to enforce oil sanctions on Russia's ghost fleet
A new bipartisan bill would fund enforcement against Russia’s ghost fleet of oil tankers, aiming to curb sanctions evasion by Moscow and Tehran.
Pennsylvania Jewish groups condemn ‘genocide’ slogan on Gisele Fetterman’s charity
A sheet calling the Fettermans "genocidal" was draped over Gisele's Free Store, drawing condemnation from Pennsylvania Jewish groups.
US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders-led effort to block arms sales to Israel
The Senate voted 82-15 and 83-15 to reject two resolutions of disapproval over sales of massive bombs and other offensive military equipment.
IKAR Rabbi jokes that Jews could learn from Cory Booker's record-breaking senate speech - opinion
The physical feat is impressive, but it’s not the point. We’d do well to consider why Sen. Booker felt such prophetic urgency in issuing this call in this moment.
19 hours into anti-Trump Senate speech, Cory Booker proclaims, ‘Hineni’ — I am here
Booker, a New Jersey Democrat, said the speech was meant to rally opposition to Trump and to demonstrate that his party is able to take bold action.
'America is back' Trump declares in first address
Trump touted his barrage of executive orders and actions as a massive success for America, second only to George Washington.
McMahon, Trump's education secretary pick, says she’ll fight antisemitism but offers few specifics
Trump’s education pick, Linda McMahon, vowed a tough stance on campus antisemitism but faced scrutiny over Title VI cases and university policies at her confirmation hearing.
US Senate confirms Trump nominee Gabbard as intelligence chief
The vote was another victory for Trump as he pushes to secure quick Senate approval for all of his nominees for administration positions.
Letters to the Editor, February 12, 2025: Simple answer
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
