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Mamdani pleads ignorance of commissioner’s plan to meet Iranian ambassador

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani swore to reporters on Friday that he had been unaware that top officials in his administration planned to meet with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations earlier this month — calling the decision “an error” on the part of one of his most prominent and politically active commissioners. Speaking... <a href="">Read More</a>

House Dems cry foul on Trump's Turkey dealings

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Dems allege Turkey sanctions relief, F-35 deal being driven by Trump’s personal interests

A group of House Democrats wrote to President Donald Trump on Friday to express “strong opposition” to the administration’s plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and sell the country F-35 fighter jets, and suggested that the decisions may be driven by Trump’s or his family members’ financial interests. The letter requests that Trump, U.S. Ambassador... <a href="">Read More</a>

Israel's Iran playbook: watch, wait, warn

After several days of watching from the wings as the United States has conducted strikes against Iran, Israeli officials have increasingly indicated that Jerusalem is ready to return to military action if it determines that circumstances demand it. Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter told CNN on Thursday that Jerusalem is “supportive of the... <a href="">Read More</a>

Maine Democrat challenging Susan Collins vows no AIPAC support, calls for tougher Israel policy

As Maine Democrats jump at the chance to replace Graham Platner on the ballot against Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), one of the issues where candidates are staking their claim early is U.S. foreign policy — and Israel and Gaza in particular.&nbsp; Jordan Wood, a former chief of staff to Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA), shared his... <a href="">Read More</a>