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President Donald J. Trump addressed to a joint session of Congress March 4, his first as the 47th President of the United States.

The address was delivered with a backdrop of economic and political uncertainty highlighted by U.S. trade wars with Mexico, Canada and China and the pausing of military aid … more

MARSHALL H. COHEN | 3/6/25

Jewish philanthropists launch climate initiative with $18M for advocacy in US and Israel

(JTA) — A new Jewish climate initiative says it has secured $18 million in philanthropic commitments for grants and advocacy work in the United States and Israel. The idea behind the … more

Asaf Elia-Shalev | 2/14/25

A grant to study Hebrew is ‘woke DEI,’ Ted Cruz says

(JTA) — A grant to study linguistic differences between Hebrew and English was flagged as an example of “woke DEI grants” in a new database released by Sen. Ted Cruz. The … more

Andrew Lapin | 2/14/25

Still no explanation from ADL for response to Elon Musk's salute

(JTA) – Hours after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, many Jewish groups sounded the alarm when Elon Musk appeared to twice deliver a Nazi salute at the Presidential Parade.

But the Jewish group most famous for fighting antisemitism had a different take.

Andrew Lapin | 1/23/25

Guy Pearce (front), Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones in a scene from "The Brutalist."

‘The Brutalist’ picks up 10 Oscar nominations, with ‘A Complete Unknown’ close behind

(JTA) – A postwar epic about a Holocaust survivor, a contemporary comedy about Holocaust tourism and a biopic of a Jewish musical legend helped lend a formidable Jewish presence to … more

ANDREW LAPIN | 1/23/25

8 fascinating Jewish news stories from 2024 that you might have missed

(JTA) – Some Jewish stories of the last year have been impossible to miss: Israel at war, antisemitism around the world, a U.S. presidential election featuring Jewish politicians. Others … more

JTA STAFF | 1/13/25

What’s ahead for the 34 Jewish members of the 119th Congress

WASHINGTON – There are 34 Jews in the incoming Congress, with a 35th likely to join in April.

Should that candidate, Florida State Sen. Randy Fine, win his special election in Florida, that would mean no change in numbers overall between the outgoing Congress and the incoming one: The House Jewish delegation will drop from 26 to 25, but the number of Jewish senators will increase from nine to a minyan.

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RON KAMPEAS, JTA | 1/13/25

Schusterman makes first donation to climate group

(JTA) The Schusterman family is in the oil and gas business. Now they are also donors to a group that believes the emissions from burning fossil fuels constitute an existential threat to humankind. … more

ASAF ELIA-SHALEV | 12/8/24

Chuck Schumer reelected head of Senate Democrats – but this time as minority leader

(JTA) – WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Schumer, the New York Democrat, is ready to relinquish his title as Senate majority leader, but the most senior Jewish elected official in U.S. history … more

RON KAMPEAS | 12/8/24

‘History’s greatest comeback’: Netanyahu congratulates Trump

(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered enthusiastic congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump, saying his victory heralds a “powerful recommitment to the great … more

Ron Kampeas | 11/6/24