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Political standoff causing DHS shutdown delays security grants for synagogues
The grant program has become a cornerstone of security planning for Jewish institutions across the United States, especially in the wake of sometimes deadly attacks.
AIPAC targeting US congressional candidates who want to condition aid to Israel
Trump 'willing to use lethal force' against Iran, White House says
Pahlavi or Khamenei: Iran is at a crossroads - opinion
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.
