Trump administration tees up Capitol Hill fight over Saudi nuclear deal

Raskin rankles constituents

This briefing covers the contentious Saudi nuclear deal, debates over campus antisemitism probes, Turkey's new lobbying efforts, and key political developments affecting the Jewish community.

Raskin’s probe of campus antisemitism investigations draws criticism from Jewish community

For years, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) has been viewed by his Jewish constituents as an ally in fighting antisemitism and as generally supportive of Israel, despite his deep disagreements with the Netanyahu government and current U.S. policy in the Middle East.&nbsp; The congressman has maintained a good relationship with many of the Jewish constituents in... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2025/06/brad-cooper-confirmation-hearing-strait-hormuz/">Read More</a>

Van Hollen, Kaine, Sanders plan to force vote on Israeli policy in West Bank

Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and eight Democratic colleagues plan to force a vote in the Senate in the coming weeks to require the State Department to produce a report for Congress on violence by settlers and Israeli forces in the West Bank, including killings and detentions of Americans.... <a href="">Read More</a>

Turkey's Trump card

This briefing tracks major political updates, including reactions to controversial rhetoric, international diplomatic developments regarding the Middle East, and upcoming events in American political circles.

After clashing over Bibi arrest, Mamdani meets with U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with Mike Waltz, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, on Thursday morning — weeks after Waltz denounced the mayor’s suggestion that he might arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and weeks before the leader of the Jewish state is set to arrive in the Big Apple for... <a href="">Read More</a>