Gavin Newsom says he never has and ‘never will’ take money from AIPAC
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The announcement comes at a moment when many Jewish institutions are under financial strain
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Fast Forward After facing backlash, California congressional hopeful Scott Wiener says Israel is committing ‘genocide’
Wiener, who is seeking to fill the seat being vacated by Nancy Pelosi, had declined to answer the question during a debate
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Opinion A year after the LA fires, the lesson is clear: Our greatest disasters are often self-inflicted
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Politics Richmond mayor facing resignation calls over posts calling Sydney massacre ‘false flag’
The posts shared by Mayor Eduardo Martinez, a vocal critic of Israel, blamed Jews for the attack that left 15 dead
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Fast Forward Two arrested as LA mayor condemns protest outside synagogue event that featured Israeli defense firm
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