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News As Democrats shift on Israel, Josh Shapiro stands firm: ‘I don’t waffle or waver because of polling’
The Pennsylvania governor and potential presidential contender first visited the Jewish state at age 16
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Fast Forward ‘I will not be silenced’: Josh Shapiro invokes assassination attempt in address on rising hate violence
In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, the Pennsylvania governor said political violence ‘tears at the fabric of American society’
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Fast Forward Will NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani cost her Jewish support?
The endorsement strengthens Mamdani’s mayoral bid, but could complicate the governor’s reelection campaign and her stance with Jewish voters
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News Why Nazi comparisons triggered Trump after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
The killing of one of his closest allies gives Trump a new platform to revisit old grievances: accusations of Nazism
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Opinion Charlie Kirk and Alan Berg: 2 murders, 41 years apart, show the painful perils of polarization
What two shocking deaths reveal about our dangerous, growing divides
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Fast Forward Sen. Gillibrand: ‘Globalize the intifada’ means ‘destroy Jews’ and ‘end Israel’
The New York senator, addressing Jewish leaders in Brooklyn, pushed back on Zohran Mamdani’s refusal to condemn the ‘globalize the intifada’ slogan as Democrats fracture over Israel
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News From Jewish teen magician to congressional contender: Meet Micah Lasher, Jerry Nadler’s heir apparent
The Upper West Side lawmaker enters a race that will test Jewish representation and progressive politics
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News Analysis: Nadler’s exit marks the end of an era for Jews in Congress. Will the next generation ‘do better’?
Nadler’s departure reflects a party in transition on Israel
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News Mamdani opposes Zionism, but wants New York public schools to teach about it
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