Rep. Mike Collins calls former staffers' antisemitic views 'abhorrent,' offers no vetting changes

Will Vance’s RJC comments stay in Vegas?

The Republican Jewish Coalition summit in Las Vegas headlines today's news as JD Vance prepares to speak, alongside updates on Middle East tensions and Michigan's political climate.

Brandeis Center presses Education Department over repeated delay in foreign funding reports

The Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law urged the Department of Education on Monday to promptly release a long-delayed report on sources of foreign funding to American colleges and universities. The records were set to be published last week under Sec. 117 of the Higher Education Act, but were delayed for the fourth time... <a href="">Read More</a>

Vance faces key test at Republican Jewish Coalition summit

LAS VEGAS — The Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual leadership summit kicked off in the blazing heat of Las Vegas on Sunday, with a series of speeches by pro-Israel House members and Senate candidates, including Georgia GOP Senate nominee Mike Collins, North Carolina GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley and senior GOP lawmakers including Reps. Jim Jordan... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2023/03/daily-kickoff-gop-reacts-to-ron-desantis-on-ukraine/">Read More</a>

As Brian Poindexter surges against Miller in Ohio, his Israel stance remains unclear

Brian Poindexter, a union ironworker running for a Republican-leaning House seat in the Cleveland area, has emerged on the national stage as he seeks to oust embattled Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), who is confronting a series of damaging scandals over his personal life that have raised hopes of a Democratic upset in the November election.... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/what-we-are-watching/">Read More</a>

Style Across the Aisle puts Jewish pride on the runway

When New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin walks the runway at the Metropolitan Opera House next week, she will be dressed by Israeli American designer Elie Tahari. The pairing is driven by their shared history of entrepreneurship and building success from the ground up, but amid heightened antisemitism, the moment also spotlights two proud Jewish and Zionist New Yorkers. Now in its third year, Style Across the Aisle — set to coincide with New York Fashion Week — pairs 30 bipartisan elected officials with New York City designers based on shared geography, heritage or life experience.&nbsp; This year’s lineup arrives... <a href="">Read More</a>