Dana Nessel's 'kapo' concerns

After holding out for weeks, Michigan AG Nessel endorses El-Sayed

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that she is endorsing Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan’s high-profile Senate contest, after having previously voiced reservations over his views on Israel and antisemitism. Nessel, a Jewish Democrat whose eight years in office will conclude at the end of December, made the announcement while appearing with El-Sayed... <a href="">Read More</a>

Michigan Jewish leaders urge Kamala Harris to appeal to El-Sayed on antisemitism, Israel

Michigan Jewish leaders on Tuesday urged former Vice President Kamala Harris — who is set to campaign with the party’s Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, in Michigan this week — to appeal to El-Sayed on issues related to antisemitism and Israel. Meanwhile, one prominent Jewish Democratic leader and fundraiser in the state said that, without seeing... <a href="">Read More</a>

Trump talks tough on Iran, even as he predicts diplomatic deal after midterms

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he faces a “big decision” between making a deal with Iran and escalating military conflict, as he predicted the sides would reach an agreement following the midterm elections. “I have a big decision to make,” Trump told the U.N. General Assembly in New York, on the first day... <a href="">Read More</a>

Vulnerable Republican candidates urge end to Iran war

Vulnerable Republican candidates in high-profile races, including Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers, Iowa Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Michigan gubernatorial candidate Rep. John James (R-MI), are urging a prompt end to the Iran war. “The war in Iran needs to end to bring costs down,” Rogers said on X on Monday. Hinson said... <a href="">Read More</a>

AI, tech execs to attend White House state dinner for Xi Jinping

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell are among the tech and AI executives expected to attend the White House’s state dinner on Thursday night for Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to CNBC and a partial attendee list shared on Friday by the White House. The list... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2021/10/marc-stanley-presses-for-amia-bombing-accountability-during-senate-foreign-relations-hearing/">Read More</a>