American politics

Trump toys with the idea of renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

US President Donald Trump released a post on social media supporting the idea of changing the state of New Mexico's name to 'New America.'

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FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Trump hosts a dinner in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance point to the stage during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.

SNAFU on the Potomac: Trump, Iran, and the dysfunction in Washington - opinion

The incumbents will swear they’ve been working diligently for you, but it is all the others who’ve made the mess. Most citizens will agree on the need for change but then send in the same old clowns.

|ByDOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) holds a press conference after the Senate passed a continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown of the federal government, in Washington, U.S., November 15, 2023.

Chuck Schumer’s guardian act was never about Israel. It was about power - opinion

Both halves of that promise are now broken. Schumer was not guarding Israel, and he was not guarding American Jews. He was guarding his caucus and his own gavel.

|ByMICHA DANZIG
Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

What El-Sayed’s victory means for US politics - opinion

The DSA and the Democratic Party’s Left wing have skillfully built their message around real and troubling issues, yet they're simplified by identifying a single overarching scapegoat: Israel.

|BySEBASTIEN LEVI

Vivek Ramaswamy defends call to cut Israel aid at first Republican debate

Haley lashed out at Ramaswamy over his recent suggestion that he would cut American aid to Israel if elected.

AUGUST 24, 2023ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
Former biotech executive Vivek Ramaswamy and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley debate each other at the first Republican candidates' debate of the 2024 US presidential campaign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US August 23, 2023

NYC vs. Israeli drones: Mayor Eric Adams says Israeli's are 'more advanced'

The NYC mayor said Israeli drones are more durable, fly longer distances and are used by Israeli police in more creative ways than by the NYPD.

AUGUST 24, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seen visiting the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, on August 22, 2023.

Utah man killed in FBI raid linked to alleged threats against Biden, VP Harris

The shooting occurred as FBI agents attempted to serve arrest and search warrants at a home in Utah, where President Biden was scheduled to visit on Wednesday.

AUGUST 10, 2023ByREUTERS
President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington, as Vice President Kamala Harris applauds.

US judge sets hearing in Trump election case for Friday

A US judge on Tuesday scheduled a hearing on evidence sharing for Friday in the trial of former President Donald Trump on charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election.

AUGUST 9, 2023ByREUTERS
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Windham, New Hampshire, US, August 8, 2023. 

Delegation of US House Democrats to visit Israel, West Bank this week

Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries and Representative Steny Hoyer will lead a group of 24 House Democrats.

AUGUST 6, 2023ByREUTERS
View of the Jewish settlement of Tekoa in Gush Etzion, West Bank, on November 15, 2020.

Trump targets DC judge in 2020 election case

Trump said he planned to seek US District Judge Tanya Chutkan's recusal as well as a change of venue outside of Washington.

AUGUST 6, 2023ByREUTERS
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks on as he holds a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, US, July 29, 2023.

Key congressional committee OKs a hike in funding for the antisemitism monitor

The US House of Representatives Appropriations Committee approved the bill, which pays for State Department and foreign operations, late Wednesday.

JULY 14, 2023ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
DEBORAH LIPSTADT, Biden’s envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, said that this is a ‘historic moment in the modern fight against what’s known as the fight against the world’s oldest hatred.’

Jared Kushner testified before grand jury probing ex-president Trump

Testifying at a federal courthouse in Washington last month, Kushner, a former White House adviser to Trump, said it was his impression Trump truly believed the 2020 election was stolen.

JULY 13, 2023ByREUTERS
US White House Senior Adviser Jared Kushner, who accompanied an Israeli delegation, speaks during a visit to Rabat, Morocco, December 22, 2020.

US Democrats aim to pressure Republicans with abortion, gun bills ahead of 2024

With only 51-49 Democratic majority in the Senate and 222-212 Republican control of the House of Representatives, Democrats want to use the bills tightening gun control sales and protecting abortion.

JUNE 29, 2023ByREUTERS
A 'Vote Here' sign is seen at a precinct the day before Michigan Democrats and Republicans choose their nominees to contest November's congressional elections, which will determine which party controls US House of Representatives for next two years, in Birmingham, Michigan, US August 1, 2022.

New York court narrows Donald Trump fraud case, dismisses Ivanka Trump as defendant

The court also said all claims against Trump's eldest daughter Ivanka Trump should be dismissed because they were too old.

JUNE 27, 2023ByREUTERS
Donald Trump departs Trump Tower two days after FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach home, in New York City, New York, US, August 10, 2022.