Al Franken’s resignation pains his Jewish fans in Minnesota
By Ben Sales (JTA) — It’s a shame Al Franken has to go, Minnesota Jews say. But he has to go. That’s the feeling Minnesota…
US politics
Winners and losers as the US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
By Michael J. Koplow (JTA) — President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and his announcement that he will move the…
Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is ‘naked aggression,’ Islamic nations warn Trump
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital would be an act of “naked aggression” that would cause the United States to…
What Michael Flynn’s plea could mean for Jared Kushner and Israel
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI twice — both…
What did Jared know? Plus other Jewish takes on the Russia Affair
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating whether President Donald Trump’s campaign had ties with Russia, issued two indictments this…