US politics
CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block against Trump's White House press ban
The outlets said in their September 21 lawsuit that Trump’s bans were unlawful viewpoint discrimination under the First Amendment of the Constitution, which guarantees free press rights.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to create safe spaces around synagogues
Why is Karl Rove supporting a progressive Jewish candidate in Texas?
On Michigan doorsteps, Republicans sell Democrats-as-extremists message with mixed success
Ro Khanna calls on Israel to release Marwan Barghouti: 'Palestinians must choose their own leaders'
The California Democrat, who is considering a 2028 presidential run, argued that the imprisoned Fatah leader could help advance a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
Supreme Court restores Trump's mass voter verification system
The US Supreme Court granted the DOJ's request to overturn a judge's order that stopped the Trump administration from using Social Security numbers to check the citizenship of registered voters.
VP JD Vance named as official behind Politico article used to justify White House press ban
VP Vance was allegedly the senior Trump administration official who was behind a Politico report that later led to the White House stripping the outlet of its press pool pass.
Jewish leaders urge Kamala Harris to press Senate candidate El-Sayed on Israel views
In their letter, the coalition acknowledged Harris's record on combating antisemitism, noting that she has consistently stood by the community.
Most American Jews still vote Democrat. That’s a problem – opinion
A study finds that a majority of US Jews describe themselves as pro-Israel, yet they are choosing a party that is outright hostile toward the homeland
Republican senator calls for probe of Trump's family business dealings
Senator John Curtis wrote a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee calling for a probe into businesses owned by Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., and payments by a Russian oligarch.
Trump says he will 'probably' let banned media back to White House if court decides
Trump said he would “probably” allow CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists back onto White House grounds if a court rules against the ban.
White House launches 'TRUMP TV' stream following controversial ban of major news outlets
Critics, including members of mainstream media, are deriding the move as an attempt to establish "state media."
Right-wing musician Pat Boone urges president to speak less, follow Reagan’s example
The 1950s music icon and longtime conservative Pat Boone, who voted for Trump twice, urged the president to follow Ronald Reagan's example of "humor, courtesy, respect, and a presidential manner."
Majority of US Jews say Netanyahu fueling American antisemitism - poll
Most US Jews remain pro-Israel, but 56% say Netanyahu is fueling antisemitism at home; 60% want him ousted, a new poll finds.