US politics

Daniel Rosen, Minnesota’s US attorney won confirmation in part on strength of Jewish leadership

Rosen’s personal position on what’s happening in Minnesota is unknown. But prior to the ICE surge, he said that “prosecution of violent hate crimes is certainly at the highest level of priority."

Daniel Rosen, US Attorney for Minnesota
Yoram Hazony speaks at the National Conservative Convention in Washington DC, September 2, 2025.

Yoram Hazony’s antisemitism speech sparks pushback from former aide, Jewish conservatives

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks at Pennsylvania Department of State’s press briefing, after polls close, on the day of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Josh Shapiro’s new memoir puts his Jewish identity at the center of his political vision

Congressional challenger Jose Vega, left, tells anti-Israel influencer Erik Warsaw that Rep. Ritchie Torres is controlled by "Zionist influencers and millionaires" living in Riverdale, a heavily Jewish Bronx neighborhood.

Ritchie Torres challenger takes aim at Bronx 'Zionist millionaires' in campaign video


NYC Mayor Adams signs executive orders protecting Jewish community, Israel investments

Mayor Eric Adams signed orders barring city officials from taking actions that "discriminate" against the State of Israel or Israeli citizens, and tightening security for places of worship.

New York City former Mayor Eric Adams looks on an event to mark the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, in Central Park, New York City, US, October 7, 2024.

Trump announces termination of Biden pardons allegedly signed with autopen

“There is absolutely no constitutional or legal basis” for Trump to reverse pardons due to the use of an autopen, said Bernadette Meyler, a professor at Stanford Law School.

Former US president Joe Biden meets with current President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, November 13, 2024.

Cory Booker marries a Jewish woman after a long embrace of Jewish tradition

A senator since 2013, Booker, 56, has been called “the Senate’s most Jewish non-Jew, with speeches that feature Torah analysis and a record 25-hour speech that featured his penchant for Hebrew.

Senator Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis attend the 2025 New Jersey Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at American Dream on Nov. 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Trump says all executive orders signed by Biden with autopen to be 'terminated'

The current president also threatened Biden with charges of perjury if he says he was involved in the autopen process.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he boards Air Force One en route to Washington, at Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 16, 2025.

Israeli-American 'ShamWow' infomercial icon seeks Texas Republican Congress seat

Shlomi, 61, is an Israeli-American who gained prominence for his role in a popular infomercial in the United States for the cleaning tool, the “ShamWow” towel. 

Vince Offer attends the Hollywood Domino & Bovet 1822's 8th Annual Pre-Oscar Hollywood Domino Gala & Tournament at Sunset Tower Hotel on February 19, 2015 in West Hollywood, California.

What Marjorie Taylor Greene's exit tells us on Donald Trump's grip of Republicans - opinion

As she exited, Taylor Greene had a dire warning for her Republican colleagues. She foresees a blue wave (Democratic Party victories) in next year’s House of Representatives election.

US REP. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks on Capitol Hill last week. She went from being one of President Donald Trump’s most worshipful allies to him branding her a traitor, says the writer.

Minnesota's tax money 'almost certainly' ends up in hands of Somali terror group Al-Shabaab

Minnesota's Somali community has sent millions of tax funds to Somalia via hawala networks, much of which has ended up in the hands of Al-Shabaab.

 PREVIEW Police officers stand guard near Hayat Hotel, the scene of an al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group militant attack, in Mogadishu, Somalia August 21, 2022

Greene considers 2028 White House run as she quits Congress amid Trump feud - Time

"My only goal and desire has ever been to hold the Republican Party accountable for the promises it makes to the American people and put America First," Marjorie Taylor Greene said.

 U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) attends a press conference alongside fellow Republicans following the passage of the Secure the Border Act, HR-2, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 11, 2023.

Zohran Mamdani called for an 'intifada,' why should Jews believe he'll protect them? - comment

The least a New York City mayor should be able to do: A mayor who says they “care very deeply about Jewish safety” should have a simple minimum standard.

Zohran Mamdani is New York City's mayor elect.

Jewish Sen. Slotkin targeted by bomb threat after Trump accuses her of ‘seditious acts’

After she posted a video calling on US military members to "refuse illegal orders," Trump called for Slotkin to be arrested for seditious acts.

US senate candidate Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) speaks to supporters at her watch party during the early-morning hours at the MotorCity Casino on November 06, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.