Jacob Kornbluh is the Forward’s senior political reporter. Follow him on Twitter @jacobkornbluh or email [email protected].
Jacob KornbluhSenior Political Reporter
By Jacob Kornbluh
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Kushner, who is married to Ivanka Trump, described Zvi Kogan's work as a ‘shining light in the world and a strong counter to the history of division’
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Politics Trump has vilified George Soros. He just picked the Jewish billionaire’s protege for Treasury Secretary.
Scott Bessent, Trump's Treasury pick, worked for Soros for 24 years
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The political calculus has changed in the past four years, with new wars and an administration that may be reticent to work with Palestinians
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Hakeem Jeffries said his party ‘will do a better job' clarifying its strong stance against antisemitism
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Sen. Bernie Sanders pushed for the vote on restricting US weapons sales to Israel
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Scharf faced antisemitic attacks during his failed run for Missouri attorney general
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Fast Forward Senate moves to pass contentious antisemitism bill targeting anti-Israel activity on campuses
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer added the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act as an amendment to the defense spending bill
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