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Antisemitism Notebook Will leading Jewish groups support a crackdown on pro-Palestinian nonprofits?
AIPAC and the Anti-Defamation League support legislation that would allow federal officials to strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits they believe are supporting terrorist groups without going through normal legal channels
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Fast Forward House set to vote on bill targeting nonprofits accused of supporting terrorism
Supporter say the government needs a new tool to crackdown on nonprofits that support terrorism. Critics say the bill could be used to punish the government’s political opponents
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Politics Jewish voters play key role in NY House races, but number of Jewish members of Congress will drop
With Republican takeover of the Senate, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will likely be a leading opposition figure to second Trump administration
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Politics New York Democratic Socialists reject censure of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for hosting antisemitism panel
It also defeated a measure that would have required more anti-Zionist credentials for those it endorses
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Politics Exclusive: GOP nominee for Senate says Christian nationalist who trafficked in antisemitism has ‘moral courage’
David McCormick, the challenger to Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, discussed support for Israel and combating antisemitism on a call with State Sen. Doug Mastriano
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Politics Trump’s warning to Jewish voters is now a flashpoint in tight House race
Former Rep. Mondaire Jones will launch an ad targeting Rep. Mike Lawler for defending Trump’s remarks blaming Jews if he loses the election
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Politics At Senate hearing on antisemitism, protester interrupts to curse out ‘Jews and Israelis’
The protester wanted the Senate Judiciary Committee to focus on the victims of Israel's military campaign and Gaza
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Fast Forward Senate to advance contentious bill to crack down on anti-Israel activity on campus
The Antisemitism Awareness Act would mandate the Department of Education use a controversial definition of antisemitism
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Opinion Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to a Jewish society at Yale exposed deep rifts between US Jews
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Fast Forward On his first trip to Auschwitz, New Jersey governor urges vigilance against rising antisemitism
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