Politics

Four Times John McCain went Maverick with his Jewish Friends

by Ron Kampeas, JTA | Jul 20, 2017 | National, National Politics, News, Politics

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. — war hero, presidential candidate, force of nature — has brain cancer, his family said Wednesday night, and he is garnering well-wishes from across the spectrum. More than a few are from Jews: Israeli Prime Minister...

Gay Israeli Celebs Decry State Opposition to Same-Sex Adoption

by Andrew Tobin, JTA | Jul 20, 2017 | International, Israel, News, Politics

TEL AVIV (JTA) – Israel may pride itself on being an oasis of LGBT tolerance in the otherwise hostile Middle East, but many gay citizens are less than wowed. On Sunday, the government came out in favor of effectively preventing adoption by same-sex couples. Responding...

At Rally, Sen. Bernie Sanders Endorses Benjamin Jealous for Gov.

by Peter Arnold | Jul 13, 2017 | Maryland, National, National Politics, News, Politics

At a July 13 rally at the Silver Spring Civic Center, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) continued to stoke the “Feel the Bern” movement while endorsing Benjamin Jealous in his bid to be Maryland’s next governor. “We need now more than ever, at the statewide...

Suspension of Western Wall Deal Leaves Jewish Leaders Feeling Betrayed

by Ben Sales, JTA | Jun 26, 2017 | International, Israel, News, Politics

(JTA) —They’ve tried strongly worded statements. They’ve tried private meetings with the prime minister. They’ve tried negotiations, protest and prayer. But for the past five years, despite broad internal consensus and consistent pressure, the American Jewish...

Mayor Pugh Speaks at Associated’s Annual Meeting

by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Jun 22, 2017 | Baltimore, Local, Maryland, News, Pikesville, Politics

“An extraordinary year.” That’s how John Shmerler describes the 2017 annual campaign of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. At The Associated’s annual meeting last night, June 21, at Pikesville’s Beth Tfiloh Congregation, Shmerler, chair of the...

Jared Kushner, Jason Greenblatt Returning to Jerusalem this Week

by JTA | Jun 19, 2017 | Israel, News, Politics

(JTA) — Two top advisers to President Donald Trump, including his Jewish son-in-law Jared Kushner, will return to Jerusalem this week to push for restarted peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. The visits to Jerusalem and Ramallah by Kushner, a senior...

Conservatives Lead, but Labour Gains Big in British Election

by JTA | Jun 9, 2017 | Elections, International, News, Politics

(JTA) — The British Labour Party, led by Jeremy Corbyn, is set to gain seats following the British election, according to exit polls. By Thursday night, the exit polls showed that the ruling Conservative Party will get the most votes, but not enough to allow it to...

Jewish Groups Lambaste Trump’s Pullout from Climate Accords

by JTA | Jun 2, 2017 | International, National, National Politics, Politics

(JTA) — President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will withdraw the United States from the landmark 2015 global agreement to fight climate change, earning statements of dismay from critics, including Jewish groups who regard the pullout as a diplomatic and...

What You Need to Know About the Scandal Engulfing Jared Kushner

by Ben Sales, JTA | May 31, 2017 | National, National Politics, News, Politics

Jared Kushner was once hailed as the key to Donald Trump’s surprise election victory. Now Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser is at the center of the biggest controversy plaguing the administration: its ties to Russia. Kushner is facing heat following reports of two...

GOP Candidate Charged with Assault on Reporter Wins Special Election

by JTA | May 25, 2017 | National, National Politics, News, Politics

(JTA) — Greg Gianforte, the Republican who allegedly bodyslammed a reporter on the eve of a special election in Montana, appears to have won the election. Gianforte, a tech millionaire backed by President Donald Trump, bested folk singer Rob Quist, 50-44, early Friday...