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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…
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10mTurkey'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.
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Turkey retains Trump-tied lobbying firm in Washington
The Turkish government has retained Ballard Partners — a lobbying firm with deep ties to President Donald Trump — to represent Ankara’s Ministry of National Defense in Washington, as Turkey and the U.S. continue to improve ties under the Trump administration despite growing animosity between Ankara and Jerusalem. Brian Ballard, a prominent Florida Republican fundraiser... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/08/eric-pratt-minnesota-gop-congress-matt-little/0815farmfest-jpg/">Read More</a>
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6mOver 70% of Jewish teachers in unions fear speaking out about antisemitism, ADL report finds
More than 70% of Jewish teachers in unions fear that speaking up about antisemitism in their union could harm their careers or reputations, according to a study published Thursday by the Anti-Defamation League. The report, “Antisemitism in U.S. Teachers Unions,” surveyed 307 Jewish members of teachers unions in 24 states — with significant representation from... <a href="">Read More</a>
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Ossoff ‘unreservedly rejects’ Piker’s comments on Jewish support for Israel
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) joined the growing list of Democrats condemning far-left streamer Hasan Piker’s recent comments suggesting American Jews bear responsibility for inciting antisemitic attacks due to their support for Israel. Piker had in March named Ossoff as his “dark-horse pick” for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, alongside a series of further-left candidates. Ossoff,... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/profiles/tamara-harel-cohen/">Read More</a>
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16mDoha losing a lot of dough
Today’s Daily Kickoff covers Michigan Representative Hillary Scholten’s stance against extremist rhetoric, U.S. sanctions on Palestine Action, and the severe economic impact of the Iran war on Qatar’s LNG exports.