Alleged perpetrators of attack on Israeli Americans arrested, but not charged with hate crimes

House passes anti-BDS measure, even as most Democrats voted against it

House Democrats overwhelmingly voted against a bill that would strip federal funding from colleges and universities engaged in boycotts of Israel, with just 33 Democrats supporting the measure. The bill ultimately passed 237-169, with two Republicans voting against the measure along with the majority of House Democrats. The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, led by Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), would make colleges that participate in a “nonexpressive commercial boycott” of Israel ineligible to receive federal student aid funding, requiring them to certify annually that they are not engaged in such boycotts and instructing the Department of... <a href="">Read More</a>

Jim Jordan said he plans to make fighting antisemitism a priority on Judiciary Committee

LAS VEGAS — Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, said that he’s hoping to take action in the committee on antisemitism in the remaining months of the congressional term, and also previewed plans for a hearing on the International Criminal Court. Several major pending bills on combating antisemitism, including the... <a href="">Read More</a>

Trump's Oval Office tish

This edition explores political reactions to JD Vance's RJC summit speech, North Carolina's Senate race, advocacy for the Jewish American Security Act, and critical developments in Middle East diplomacy.

The elephant in the room for JD Vance

Vice President JD Vance’s fireside chat with Republican Jewish Coalition Chairman Norm Coleman was met with a largely positive response in its immediate aftermath, with RJC board members largely agreeing that the event had helped Vance alleviate concerns among top Jewish Republicans, particularly about where he stands on Israel and antisemitism. Several board members came... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/my-account/">Read More</a>

Michael Whatley details his pitch to North Carolina’s Jewish voters

LAS VEGAS —&nbsp;North Carolina Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley is emphasizing that he stands firmly with Israel as he seeks to attract votes from the state’s Jewish community. North Carolina Jewish Democrats have found themselves increasingly alienated from their state party in recent years, as the party resisted efforts to establish a Jewish caucus and... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/01/jewish-groups-saudi-defense-minister-meeting-washington/">Read More</a>