Trump calls off U.S. strikes on Iran, says deal is near

Trump names SDNY chief Jay Clayton as DNI nominee after Pulte backlash

President Donald Trump named Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, as his nominee to replace Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, after a two-week furor over his plans to name federal housing chief Bill Pulte to the role. But the nomination likely comes too late to prevent a... <a href="">Read More</a>

J Street holding out on Graham Platner endorsement

J Street, the progressive Israel advocacy group, is for now withholding an endorsement of Graham Platner, the scandal-plagued Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, underscoring the extent to which even some left-wing Jewish activists appear skeptical of his insurgent campaign. A spokesperson for J Street told Jewish Insider on Wednesday that the group did not “have... <a href="">Read More</a>

Senate defense bill includes U.S.-Israel defense tech cooperation provision

The Senate's 2027 NDAA draft proposes enhanced U.S.-Israel defense and intelligence cooperation, countering regional threats despite controversy regarding military integration and sovereignty concerns from some critics.

Vance Chief of Staff Jacob Reses to depart Trump administration

Jacob Reses, the longtime chief of staff to Vice President JD Vance, will depart the Trump administration at the end of the summer, a source familiar with the matter confirms to Jewish Insider. Reses, 35, became a confidante to Vance in 2021, advising the vice president through the heated primary and general election contests for... <a href="">Read More</a>

Slotkin backs Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate race

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) announced her endorsement on Thursday of Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) in Minnesota’s Senate primary, calling the moderate congresswoman “a leader and a fighter” who has “stepped up” while serving in the House. “The Democratic Party needs a new generation of leadership, and we need more of those leaders to be from... <a href="">Read More</a>