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American University professor Laura Beers seeks to redefine George Orwell's political thought in her recent work Orwell's Ghosts: Wisdom and Warnings for the Twenty-First Century.
Israeli leaders are considering a plan to lay siege to northern Gaza in an effort to ramp up pressure on Hamas.
CUNY professor Marc Lamont Hill defends Hamas during Congressional Black Caucus panel discussion, arguing against criticism and highlighting the lack of self-determination for Palestinians under Israeli occupation.
The Biden-Harris administration is under pressure to release a report on Hamas's financial channels following the brutal killing of hostages. Lawmakers want to disrupt Hamas's funding and hold them accountable for their acts of violence.
Sen. Tom Cotton is criticizing the UN Human Rights Council for refusing to call Hamas a terrorist organization and for its biased treatment of Israel.
Historian Darryl Cooper's claims that Winston Churchill was the chief villain of World War II are refuted, as they are based on ignorance and disregard for historical fact.
Ukraine's incursion into Russia has revealed the country's struggle to sustain its military efforts due to a shortage of manpower and resources. China, North Korea, and Iran have stepped in to provide support to Russia, with China exporting over $300 million per month in dual-use items and defense technology.
Francesca Albanese, a UN official who blamed Israel for a recent attack, is set to deliver a speech at Brown University, sparking controversy and calls for cancellation due to her anti-Semitic history.
Harvard University is not cooperating with an investigation into the assault of an Israeli student during a protest, delaying the criminal case against two students charged with the assault.
Anti-Israel students at Columbia University staged a sit-in protest outside Hillary Clinton's class, accusing her of 'war crimes' and demanding the school divest from Israel.
Israel recovers the bodies of six hostages, including American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who were executed by Hamas in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to catch those responsible. US President Joe Biden expresses devastation and outrage and promises that Hamas leaders will pay for their crimes.
'History is bunk,' according to Henry Ford. But there is an irony to that quotation -- the motor industries patriarch and presidential candidate did not say it. No, when asked about his views on foreign affairs in 1916 the isolationist plutocrat grumbled: What do we care about what they did 500 or 1,000 years ago? I don't know whether Napoleon did or did not try to get across and I don't care. It means nothing to me. History is more or less bunk. It's tradition. We don't want tradition. We want to live in the present and the only history that is worth a tinker's dam is the history we make today.'
Kamala Harris's new Arab outreach director has been criticized for making anti-Semitic remarks, accusing Zionists of 'controlling' American politics.
Israel Defense Forces eliminate key Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander in major West Bank operation.
Montana, Iowa, and Tennessee are investigating investment advisory firm MSCI for potentially engaging in BDS practices by issuing harmful ratings to companies with Israeli ties.
Iran has been smuggling advanced weapons into the West Bank, leading to a massive Israeli military operation to root out Tehran's proxies.
Government officials warned President Joe Biden that his plan to build a humanitarian pier off the coast of Gaza would face major challenges, but Biden pushed the $230 million plan anyway, an internal report reveals.
Trump honors soldiers killed in Afghanistan withdrawal while Biden is on vacation
Kamala Harris has chosen a pastor with radical anti-American views to give the closing prayer at the Democratic convention.
Kamala Harris delivers acceptance speech at Democratic convention, promising a 'new way forward' and outlining her agenda based on 'freedom'.
The former leader of the Anti-Defamation League expressed concern about Jews being forced to meet in 'secret locations' at the Democratic National Convention due to security threats and anti-Semitism. Jewish groups have kept their meeting locations secret and faced disruptions from pro-Hamas protesters. Democratic politicians have been reluctant to mention Israel's war with Hamas and the hostage crisis on the convention stage.
Muslim Women for Harris-Walz withdraws support for Harris's campaign after anti-Israel uncommitted delegates are denied a speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention.
Keith Ellison, who has ties to the Nation of Islam, assures uncommitted anti-Israel voters that Kamala Harris and Tim Walz listen to their concerns.
J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami says anti-Israel protesters 'don't intend' to offend Jews and need help understanding 'the history of the Jewish people and the things that they can and can't say.'
Dozens of anti-Israel agitators were arrested during an illegal protest organized by pro-terrorist groups outside the Israeli consulate on the second day of the Democratic National Convention.
Chuck Schumer denounces anti-Semitism at DNC while ignoring anti-Israel protests outside. Protesters disrupt Jewish group event, calling for the destruction of Israel. Biden and Ocasio-Cortez express support for the protesters. Bernie Sanders calls for a ceasefire.
Kamala Harris's campaign focuses on messaging and targeting Latino and black voters, avoiding policy specifics.
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin warns that Jewish Americans are 'not safe under Democrat rule,' criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for failing to address rising anti-Semitism within the Democratic Party.
The Biden-Harris administration has waived sanctions on Iran's state-controlled broadcasting company, allowing it to continue spreading anti-Israel and pro-terrorism content, despite increased Iranian aggression.
Jewish groups criticized the Biden-Harris administration for meeting with Michigan activist Osama Siblani, known for his anti-Semitic and pro-Hamas remarks. Despite the concerns, Kamala Harris's campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez met with Siblani and other Arab-American leaders.
A Pennsylvania delegate for Kamala Harris supports a BDS ballot initiative that would harm Pittsburgh's Jewish organizations and hospital system.
Missouri delegate withdraws from DNC after being arrested for property damage during a violent protest marking the 10-year anniversary of Micheal Brown's death.
Columbia University president Minouche Shafik resigns following scandals related to anti-Israel and anti-Semitic protests on campus.
A federal judge has criticized UCLA for allowing anti-Israel activists to bar Jewish students from accessing parts of campus.
A Muslim Democratic delegate believes that Kamala Harris needs to appease anti-Israel voters and promise an arms embargo on Israel to win the White House.
Far-left allies of Kamala Harris hope to fill national security positions in her administration with personnel who support progressive policies on international issues.
Former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura, known for espousing anti-America conspiracy theories, endorsed Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, potentially undermining Walz's portrayal as a moderate candidate.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is criticized by Dalia Al-Aqidi, the Republican challenger to Rep. Ilhan Omar, for supporting and aligning with the far-left 'Squad' member. Al-Aqidi argues that Walz's association with the progressive group is dangerous and highlights their shared far-left ideologies. She also criticizes Walz's handling of the George Floyd riots and accuses him of inaction. The article suggests that Walz's ties to the 'Squad' may pose challenges for the Harris-Walz campaign as 'Squad' members face losses in primary races and lose favor with voters.
An Israeli airstrike in Lebanon kills senior Hamas commander and wounds bodyguard.
Since Tim Walz became governor, Minnesota has faced an exodus of residents fleeing the state, taking nearly $5 billion of household income with them. The state has also experienced a spike in violent crime and a drop in academic achievement.
The US has warned Iran of serious consequences if it attacks Israel, citing risks to Iran's economy and newly elected government. Concerns are mounting over the possibility of a wider regional conflict. The scale and timing of a potential attack remain unclear.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz falsely claimed to be a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, and his aides did not address the concerns raised by an Iraq war veteran.
Tim Walz appeared at a CAIR event in 2019 and was photographed with an anti-Semitic scholar known for defending anti-Israel terrorist activity.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan, will face Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in November. Slotkin, a moderate, has faced challenges including Biden's waning popularity and anti-Israel sentiment among progressive and Muslim voters.
Van Jones claims that Kamala Harris picked Tim Walz as her running mate to appease 'anti-Jewish bigots' and connect with young Democrats, while overlooking Josh Shapiro due to his Jewish heritage.
Rep. Cori Bush refuses to label Hamas as a terrorist organization, claiming the term is politically 'weaponized' by the far right.
UNRWA has fired nine employees for participating in a terror attack after months of denying allegations of working with Hamas.
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is expected to announce her selection for a vice presidential running mate by Tuesday, with Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota governor Tim Walz as the two finalists.
Former Obama bros who founded Pod Save America have been exposed by their employees for flaunting wealth, sleeping with subordinates, and flouting progressive ideals.
Kamala Harris's brother-in-law, Tony West, who defended a convicted terrorist, is now a powerful adviser to her campaign.
President Biden criticizes the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, expressing concern about the impact on ceasefire negotiations and discussing the issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce is threatening to subpoena Columbia University if the school does not provide internal communications on campus anti-Semitism from Josef Sorett, the dean at the center of the texting scandal.
Senate Republicans are pushing legislation that would force the Biden-Harris administration to disclose all it knows about an Iranian influence campaign that is fomenting anti-Israel unrest across America with the aim of swaying November's election results.
The Israeli military targeted a senior Hezbollah commander in a strike on Beirut, claiming he was responsible for a previous strike in the Golan Heights that killed 12 children and teenagers.
An Israeli strike targeted a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut's southern suburbs, raising tensions in the region.
Vice President Kamala Harris has not addressed the Hezbollah strike that killed 12 Israeli children, despite her previous statement about not staying silent amid images of dead children in the Middle East.
Iran has earned $16 billion from illicit oil sales in just four months, highlighting the lax enforcement of sanctions by the Biden-Harris administration.
The Biden-Harris administration's policy of pressuring Israel to avoid confrontation with Hezbollah has backfired after the Iran-backed terror group launched an attack on Israel that killed 12 civilians, mostly children.
Congressional Republicans seek to impose sanctions on the Palestinian government over its support for imprisoned terrorists, countering the White House's embrace of the Hamas-supporting Palestinian Authority.
President Joe Biden explains his decision to withdraw from the race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in a slurred primetime address. He vows to continue pursuing his agenda and promises to cure cancer in the remaining months of his term.
Anti-Israel protesters burn American flag and raise Palestinian flag in Washington, D.C., as they clash with law enforcement and call for armed resistance during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress.
Benjamin Netanyahu praised UNC fraternity brothers for defending the American flag, while left-wing activists cheered Hamas and burned the flag in Washington D.C.
The Biden-Harris administration failed to produce a congressionally mandated report on Iranian human rights abuses, raising concerns about the US's unwillingness to confront Tehran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells Congress that Israel's war is America's war and that their enemies are the same.
GOP senators criticize Kamala Harris for skipping Netanyahu's congressional address, calling it 'disgraceful' and a dereliction of her role as vice president.
Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean met with the Council on American-Islamic Relations before boycotting Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress. CAIR takes credit for her decision.
Reps. Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib accuse Congress of celebrating genocide by hosting Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint session. At least 80 Democrats are expected to boycott Netanyahu's speech.
The Palestinian government will pay $16.4 million a month to imprisoned terrorists and their families, including nearly 900 Gaza-based fighters captured by Israeli forces in the wake of Hamas's Oct. 7 terror attack, a watchdog group found.
Sen. Ted Cruz claims that the suicide drones used in the Tel Aviv attack were constructed with American components, highlighting gaps in U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Anti-Israel radicals are hopeful that Kamala Harris will adopt more hardline policies toward Israel, given her public opposition to Israel's war on Hamas and support for anti-Israel protesters. However, her stance on Israel is generating concerns in the Jewish political world.
Columbia University is hiring a crisis communications assistant to manage fallout from an anti-Semitism scandal. The university recently reassigned three deans and lost a $200 million pledged donation due to concerns about its response to the issue.
The Washington Post received criticism for shaming an Israeli-American couple for not discussing Israel's assault on Gaza when raising awareness about their son's imprisonment by Hamas.
Iran's new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has pledged allegiance to terrorists and seeks closer ties with Russia and China, despite being portrayed as a 'reformist' in Western media.
House speaker Mike Johnson vows to arrest anti-Israel congressional officials who disrupt or boycott Netanyahu's floor speech. GOP claims to be the only true pro-Israel party and seeks increased support from Jewish voters.
Former Rep. Mondaire Jones (D., N.Y) rebuked party leaders' calls for unity following Saturday's assassination attempt and vowed to continue calling former president Donald Trump and his vice presidential nominee, Sen. J.D. Vance (R., Ohio), 'threats to democracy.'
Families of American hostages held by Hamas appealed for help at the Republican National Convention, urging the Biden administration to move a hostage deal forward. Hamas continues to hold over 100 hostages, including 8 Americans, and the families have received support from Republican lawmakers. The Neutra family is scheduled to speak at the RNC, calling for both parties to work together to bring the hostages home.
The executive director of CAIR suggests that Israel may be behind a suspected Iranian plot to assassinate former president Donald Trump. This raises questions for members of the 'Squad' who have faced criticism for their anti-Israel views.
The New York Times profiled Arab-American activists in Michigan who are angry with President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war, but failed to mention their support for Hamas or calls for the destruction of Israel.
Rep. Cori Bush embraces anti-Israel group as her electoral prospects decline, drawing criticism from local rabbis.
House Republicans criticize Harvard's anti-Semitism task force for releasing inadequate recommendations and urge the university to take concrete steps to address rising anti-Semitism on campus.
A Jewish man in Washington, D.C., was attacked by a suspect who had been released on cashless bail after fighting with Capitol Police. The victim blames the city's criminal justice policies and is calling attention to the dangers faced by the Jewish community.
Missouri congresswoman Cori Bush has paid her husband over $150,000 in campaign funds, and faces scrutiny for her private security spending and employment of an anti-Semitic spiritual guru.
Left-wing protesters preview plans to protest the DNC in Chicago, expressing support for Palestine and criticizing U.S. aid to Israel.
'Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force That Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War' by Jon Grinspan is a historical book that explores the rise of the Wide Awakes, a group that emerged in the 1860s as a response to the divisive politics of the time.
Rep. Cori Bush says her constituents want Biden out of the race, but she defended him earlier.
President Biden's press conference at the NATO summit has highlighted the Democratic Party's dilemma over his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race, playing into the hands of former President Trump. The Democrats are faced with a no-win scenario: stick with Biden and risk defeat to Trump, or move against him and face uncertainty with an untested candidate.
Iran is accelerating its nuclear program and can produce multiple nuclear weapons within days, prompting calls for a comprehensive response from US policymakers.
Columbia University will reassign three deans involved in a texting scandal on anti-Semitism, while allowing the most senior administrator to remain in his post.
The Biden administration's grant program gives preferential treatment to houses of worship in disadvantaged communities to protect against terrorist attacks.
A U.S. district court has rejected the Biden administration's bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it engaged in an 'illegal and dangerous' $1.5 billion terrorism subsidy program for the Palestinians.
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