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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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Politics ‘Antisemitic’ invocation of Soros showering Democrat with dollars roils pivotal New York House race
Some Jewish residents of the Long Island district accused Rep. Anthony D’Esposito of trafficking in antisemitism and demanded an apology
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Fast Forward After Minneapolis shooting, local Jewish service channels a city’s grief and resolve
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Fast Forward Vance omits mention of Jews from Holocaust Remembrance Day statement, incensing Jewish critics on both sides of the aisle
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Fast Forward After punching a rabbi in Queens, suspect charged with hate crime, police say
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News How a Russian Jewish activist’s deportation case led to Mahmoud Khalil’s
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