Time ticking for Trump to fill key ambassador posts

GOP Reps. Stutzman, Hamadeh meet with Netanyahu, Herzog, Sa’ar in Israel

Reps. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) and Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ), two strong supporters of Israel, made another trip to the country this week, during which they met separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.  The lawmakers visited with Netanyahu at his office in Jerusalem, the PMO confirmed.  Sa’ar said... <a href="">Read More</a>

Moskowitz says he will run in Florida’s new 25th District after redistricting

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), a Jewish Democrat who is among the most vocal supporters of Israel in Congress, announced on Thursday that he would seek reelection in a new South Florida House district recently drawn to favor Republicans, after his own was largely erased, setting the stage for what is expected to be a costly... <a href="">Read More</a>

Time ticking for Trump to fill key ambassador posts

Today's Daily Kickoff covers NYC congressional primaries, Trump's stance on Iran and the Abraham Accords, and State Department efforts to balance free speech with fighting antisemitism.

Time is running out to fill key Middle East ambassadorial posts

We reported earlier this month on the series of vacancies in key ambassador-level posts throughout the Middle East — in countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iraq and Kuwait. A senior State Department post overseeing Middle East issues also remains vacant, after the previous nominee was blocked by lawmakers. At this point,... <a href="">Read More</a>

DSA quietly poised to make inroads in NYC’s congressional delegation

As an emboldened socialist wing of the Democratic Party gains traction across New York City in the aftermath of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s victory, Jewish leaders and moderate officials are bracing for the possibility of multiple upsets in key House races that could reshape the ideological orientation of the state’s congressional delegation. Three races have drawn... <a href="">Read More</a>