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Fast Forward Supreme Court ruling clears Goldman–Lander showdown for NYC congressional seat
A challenge to incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman centers on pushing a progressive line on Israel
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Fast Forward Jewish Democrats split over Trump’s Iran military strikes as Congress weighs war powers
Some condemn the joint U.S.-Israeli mission while others voice support, amid momentum for congressional oversight
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Opinion AIPAC is trying to derail my House campaign because I’m a Jew who defies Israel
The group's tactics show they know that voters don't support their agenda
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Fast Forward NYC synagogue protest bill tasks police with developing a protection plan. Mamdani still hasn’t committed to sign
Amended to head off legal challenges, the City Council measure would let protesters be heard near houses of worship but allow arrest for crossing NYPD lines
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News Trump’s Board of Peace met. But can it follow through?
The improvised international coalition puts pressure on Bibi with a pathway toward Palestinian statehood — provided its attention span survives big challenges
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News She’s a democratic socialist who affirmed Israel’s right to exist. Can she be LA’s next mayor?
Nithya Raman thinks she can win over the city's Jewish voters. Step one: Convince them she’s not Zohran Mamdani.
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Fast Forward More Jewish officials are rebuking Rep. Randy Fine over tweet comparing Muslims to dogs
The brash Jewish congressman said he was countering a pro-Palestinian activist’s comment
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Fast Forward Mamdani appoints progressive Israel critic to oversee NYC’s global diplomacy
An Adams administration official anticipates reduced engagement with Israel under the new leadership
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Fast Forward Illinois primary pits Jewish candidate with deep Israel ties against AIPAC spending
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Opinion Trump has forced an impossible choice on American synagogues amid antisemitic attacks
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Fast Forward Joe Kent, now under investigation, insinuates to Tucker Carlson that Israel might have killed Charlie Kirk to stoke Iran war
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Fast Forward ‘I’m alive!’: Netanyahu speaks in-person amid ongoing online rumors claiming he’s dead
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Fast Forward Can James Talarico’s faith-forward politics invigorate the Jewish religious left?
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Fast Forward JB Pritzker once donated to AIPAC. Now he says he wants nothing to do with it.
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