US politics
Jews prefer Mamdani to other NYC mayoral candidates but worry about safety under him, poll finds
Mamdani is pulling the largest share of Jewish voters at 37%, with the rest dispersed between his competitors, according to a poll conducted by GQR.
Trump fires Statistics Commissioner amid 'fake jobs numbers' accusation
US Republicans fear Gaza crisis could spark 9/11-style attack on US soil - report
Kamala Harris will not run for governor of California in 2026
California governor candidate calls Auschwitz 'solution for homelessness,' sparks critisism
California's candidate Langford said he was proud of his "German ancestry" and called Auschwitz a "great work camp," sparking controversy.
US Senate passes Trumps billion dollar cut to foreign aid, public broadcasting
The US Senate approved President Donald Trump's plan for $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early on Thursday.
Mike Waltz testifies before Senate, defends use of Signal amid scandal
While being intensely questioned by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), Waltz allegedly sought to downplay the scandal over leaked military information.
Republicans Overseas Israel urge US action to protect Druze in southern Syria amid escalation
"Druze community leaders presented us with alarming reports about terrorist forces linked to Jabhat al-Nusra threatening innocent Druze populations," stated Chairman Attorney Marc Zell.
Three killed, including suspect, several injured in series of Kentucky shootings
Kentucky State Police said that the suspect carried out multiple shootings around Lexington. He was later apprehended.
Trump calls Musk's formation of new party 'ridiculous' and confusing
"Third parties have never worked, so he can have fun with it, but I think it's ridiculous," Trump told reporters.
Elon Musk forms new US political party, calls it 'America Party'
Elon Musk said that the "American Party is formed," a day after asking his followers on X whether a new US political party should be created.
How does Israel repair ties with US Democrats? - opinion
American Jews, who had always tended to favor the Democratic Party, found themselves torn between their natural support for Israel and their loyalty to a party whose values were close to their hearts
Schumer, Nadler race to praise Mamdani, in sharp contrast to Jewish establishment worries
Two of the city’s most veteran Jewish pro-Israel Democratic politicians raced to praise Mamdani, a supporter of the boycott Israel movement.
Jewish groups, leaders 'frightened' that 'raging antisemite' Mamdani may be next NY mayor
The potential impact of a Mamdani mayoral stint on Jewish safety was one of the main concerns expressed to the Jerusalem Post. Additionally
Trump says no plans to speak to Musk, may 'get rid' of his Tesla
Trump said a review of Musk's extensive contracts with the federal government was in order.
