US politics

Pro-Palestine activist arrested by ICE during US citizenship interview

Mohsen Mahdawi helped to organise demonstrations at Columbia University last year, which the Trump administration claim gave rise to multiple violent and antisemitic incidents

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

An organiser of last year's pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University has been arrested during his US citizenship interview, according to his lawyers (Image: CBS News)

Talks between the US and Iran are reported to be unlikely to result in the complete halt of the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme (Image: Alamy)

Iran nuclear program

Iran nuclear programme expected to continue despite potential new deal with the US

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

An immigration judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil can be deported over his role in pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University, despite holding a green card (Image: Alamy)

US Politics

US judge rules pro-Palestine activist can be deported over campus protests in landmark case

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

Education

NY Education Department apologises after antisemitic newsletter sent to public schools

By Vita Fellig

2 min read

Iran is reportedly set to offer concessions over its nuclear programme in talks with US officials this weekend (Image: Getty)

Iran nuclear program

Iran to seek ‘interim nuclear deal’ in talks with US

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

The Department of Homeland Security, headed by Kirsti Noem, is set to begin screening visa applicants' social media activity for historical antisemitism (Image: US DHS)

Immigration

US to screen visa applicants for antisemitic social media posts

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Mike Huckabee has been confirmed by the Senate as Washington's new ambassador to Israel (Image: Getty)

US Politics

Mike Huckabee confirmed as US ambassador to Israel

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Unlock access to our community and get the latest news straight to your inbox!

All Newsletters

Two US universities have funding frozen over alleged civil rights violations

The move comes after other institutions received similar suspensions in connection with an Education Department investigation into campus antisemitism

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

April 9, 2025 16:29

Cornell University (pictured) and Northwestern University have reportedly had their federal funding frozen over alleged civil rights violations on campus (Image: Getty)

Isolationist Pentagon appointee Colby provokes mixed views among Zionists

The career civil servant, who will oversee US defence policy, has split Zionist opinion with his unusual stance on the Middle East

By Jacob Jaffa

3 min read

April 9, 2025 12:35

Elbridge Colby has been confirmed for a senior policy role at the Pentagon despite his track record of isolationism, even in regard to America's allies.

Harvard to borrow $750 million after federal funding freeze over antisemitism claims

The Trump administration is reviewing around $9 billion in grants to the university in connection with an investigation into alleged Jew-hatred on campus

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

April 8, 2025 14:47

Harvard University has confirmed that it will borrow $750 million to bridge the gap left by the Trump administration's suspension of its federal funding (Image: Getty)

Iran-backed militias in Iraq ‘willing to disarm’ to dodge US escalation

Tehran has been pulling back from direct support for its proxies amid growing tension with Washington over the former’s nuclear programme

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

April 8, 2025 11:24

A number of Iran-backed militias in Iraq are reportedly willing to disarm to avoid US escalation in the region (Image: Getty)

Trump announces direct talks with Iran and praises Erdogan during Netanyahu meeting

The US President also ducked questions regarding the imposition of tariffs on Israel despite Jerusalem’s efforts to reduce trade barriers

By JC Reporter

2 min read

April 8, 2025 09:52

Donald Trump announced direct talks with Iran and praised Turkey's President Erdogan during a meeting with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (Image: Getty)

Former diplomat claims UN is ‘haemorrhaging with antisemitism’

Robert Wood wished his successor luck in ridding the UN of Jew-hatred as he claimed it is ‘flowing through the veins’ of the institution

By Mike Wagenheim

3 min read

April 3, 2025 14:51

Robert Wood, former US deputy envoy to the UN, has claimed the institution is 'haemorraging with antisemitism' (Image: Getty)

By Jacob Jaffa

Meet Randy Fine, the Jewish politician who may have changed the course of history

A single local election in Florida could reshape the face of America – and see corks popping in Jerusalem

3 min read

April 3, 2025 11:23

Randy Fine's victory in Florida's special election may prove to be the key in propping up Trump's legislative agenda (Image: Getty)

Far-right podcaster calls for ‘final solution’ on deportation of US Jews

Stew Peters also called Israel a ‘paedophilic, homosexual, genocidal state’

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

April 2, 2025 09:54

American podcaster Stew Peters called for the mass deportation of US Jews, terming it a 'final solution' (Image: X)

Trump claims US will bomb Iran if nuclear deal rejected

The American president also confirmed that talks were ongoing, though Tehran denied any direct negotiations

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

March 31, 2025 11:31

Donald Trump has claimed that the US will bomb Iran if a new nuclear deal is not agreed within the coming months

1...6 7 8...10

US politics

Pro-Palestine activist arrested by ICE during US citizenship interview

Iran nuclear programme expected to continue despite potential new deal with the US

US judge rules pro-Palestine activist can be deported over campus protests in landmark case

NY Education Department apologises after antisemitic newsletter sent to public schools

Iran to seek ‘interim nuclear deal’ in talks with US

US to screen visa applicants for antisemitic social media posts

Mike Huckabee confirmed as US ambassador to Israel

Insights Delivered Daily

Unlock access to our community and get the latest news straight to your inbox!

The Daily

Editor’s Picks

The Israel Briefing

Community Matters

More from US politics

Two US universities have funding frozen over alleged civil rights violations

Isolationist Pentagon appointee Colby provokes mixed views among Zionists

Harvard to borrow $750 million after federal funding freeze over antisemitism claims

Iran-backed militias in Iraq ‘willing to disarm’ to dodge US escalation

Trump announces direct talks with Iran and praises Erdogan during Netanyahu meeting

Former diplomat claims UN is ‘haemorrhaging with antisemitism’

Meet Randy Fine, the Jewish politician who may have changed the course of history

Far-right podcaster calls for ‘final solution’ on deportation of US Jews

Trump claims US will bomb Iran if nuclear deal rejected