Israel on standby to join the fight

Bipartisan group of lawmakers urges FEMA to extend nonprofit security grant deadline

A bipartisan group of 58 House members urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Thursday to extend the deadline for 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program applications, arguing that the current timeline gives states and institutions “insufficient time to complete the application process” and fulfill the program’s goals. Applications for the program were announced on June... <a href="">Read More</a>

Ro Khanna travels to Israel, West Bank during congressional recess

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) traveled to Israel and the West Bank this week while Congress is in recess, according to two individuals with knowledge of the trip.&nbsp; Khanna has not posted publicly about his trip, which is scheduled to conclude Thursday night. His office did not respond to requests for comment from JI. The California... <a href="">Read More</a>

Rahm rails against 'morally bankrupt' far-left Dems

Today’s Kickoff covers Rahm Emanuel's critique of the far-left, a new GOP anti-antisemitism group, the Sun Valley mogul gathering, and updates on high-stakes Democratic primary races across the U.S.

Rahm rails against 'morally bankrupt' far-left Dems

Today’s Daily Kickoff covers Rahm Emanuel’s Tel Aviv remarks, a new GOP anti-antisemitism initiative, Missouri's primary spending surge, and the high-profile attendees at the annual Sun Valley conference.

New Ted Cruz-aligned organization takes aim at right-wing antisemitism

Allies of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) are launching a new political organization aimed at countering antisemitism within the Republican Party, Jewish Insider has learned, led by Arielle F. Klepach, a former assistant U.S. attorney and senior counsel for the National Jewish Advocacy Center. The Front Line (TFL) will operate as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, meaning the... <a href="">Read More</a>