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News Why Jared Kushner Might Not (But Almost Definitely Will) Get White House Job
After picking out a house and synagogue in Washington, D.C., it’s now official that President-elect Donald Trump wants Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, to serve as a senior adviser in the new administration. But is there anything that could torpedo his pick? And what’s he got going for him, in terms of getting and keeping the…
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Opinion What Does It Mean That Jared Kushner Might Be the Most Influential Jew in the World?
Throughout American history, there have been Jews who have held important positions in the White House as advisers to various presidents. And there have been family members of sitting presidents — wives and brothers, in particular — who have wielded enormous political power from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. But never has there been the combination reflected in…
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News 4 Things About Jamie Gorelick, the Die-Hard Clintonista Who’s Jared Kushner’s Ethics Lawyer
Attorney Jamie Gorelick, who served as deputy attorney general under former President Bill Clinton, is representing Jared Kushner as he enters the White House as senior advisor to his father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump. Gorelick’s job representing Kushner is about as unconventional as her client’s new role — the WilmerHale partner was a significant contributor to…
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The Schmooze 6 Gifts for Jared Kushner’s 36th Birthday
Jared Kushner turned 36 today and we’re celebrating by brainstorming some nifty gifts for him, which could also double as useful items to bring along to his new job at the White House. A copy of “In Praise of Nepotism” by Adam Bellow, the perfect bedtime read anytime the naysayers get him down. This adorable…
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News Law Professor Says Jared Kushner Pick Is Trump’s ‘First Attempt to Ignore the Law’
As the President-elect Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House next week, he might be putting legal precedent to its first test, with his effort to appoint Jared Kushner to a senior administration role. “I see this as Trump’s first attempt to ignore the law, act in violation of the law, and he’s going…
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Fast Forward Nepotism Questions as Son-in-Law Kushner Becomes Senior Advisor
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will become a senior White House adviser working on trade and the Middle East, transition officials said on Monday, in a rare case of a close presidential family member taking a major job. Kushner, 35, who is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka, is taking the post after receiving…
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News Kushner Foundation Gives $342K to Chabad — Still Surprised About Jared and Ivanka’s Synagogue?
It might seem odd for a Modern Orthodox Jewish family to join a Chabad synagogue. But Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner are already quite invested in the ultra-Orthodox outreach movement – or to be more precise, their parents are. A Haaretz examination has revealed that Charles and Seryl Kushner have been major benefactors…
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Fast Forward Will Jared Kushner’s Role as Adviser to Father-In-Law Break Nepotism Laws?
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team confirmed a White House role for his son-in-law Jared Kushner on Monday, but opponents might challenge the appointment. Kushner will become a “special adviser” to the president, a position that might violate a federal anti-nepotism law, and that will bring possible conflicts of interest raised by the Kushner family’s far-flung…
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