US politics

5 takeaways from Chris Christie’s epic takedown of Jared Kushner

by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — The broad contours of the enmity between Chris Christie, New Jersey’s former Republican governor, and Jared Kushner, President Donald…




Trump questions whether Palestinians deserve US money

WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Donald Trump appeared to threaten to cut off assistance to the Palestinians, saying they were not interested in making peace with…


Debates with Israel weigh on Reform movement’s largest-ever gathering

By Penny Schwartz BOSTON (JTA) – President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel became an unexpected agenda item as 6,000…