Eugene Vindman, whose Jewish immigrant story played a role in Trump’s impeachment, elected to Congress

WASHINGTON — Eugene Vindman, whose Jewish immigrant story played a role in the first impeachment of Donald Trump, has been elected to Congress. Vindman, a Democrat, won a close race in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, which stretches south from Washington’s Virginia suburbs to Richmond. He will replace Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat and CIA veteran who […]

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Donald Trump thanked a ‘historic coalition’ for his election. He didn’t include Jews.

In his victory speech, President Donald Trump singled out constituencies traditionally associated with Democrats who swung toward him on Election Day: Black voters, women, Hispanics, and Arab and Muslim Americans. He did not mention Jews, a demographic who he said before the election would be blamed if he did not win. Jews traditionally vote in […]

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‘History’s greatest comeback’: Netanyahu congratulates Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered enthusiastic congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump, saying his victory heralds a “powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.” “Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!” Netanyahu said early Wednesday in a message to the once and future president. Netanyahu is no stranger to […]

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Trump retakes presidency, heralding new era for the United States, its Jews and its relationship with Israel

WASHINGTON — As midnight arrived on the East Coast, it appeared increasingly likely that Donald Trump would retake the presidency — a victory that would reshape the United States and that could change its relationship with Israel while ushering in an administration whose domestic priorities do not match those of most American Jews.  That victory […]

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What Christian nationalism has in store for Jews and other religious minorities

For an energetic subset of supporters, the promise of Donald Trump’s MAGA movement centers on increasing the influence of Christianity in American life and returning the country to what they see as its founding Christian ideals.  Scholars say that through their devotion to Trump, these Christian nationalists have claimed a prominent, mainstream place in Republican […]

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