USA

Obama calls Enrique Pena Nieto, Mexican president, to reaffirm friendship

With Mexico worried about the deportation and border security plans of President-elect Donald Trump, President Obama spoke by phone Monday with the Mexican president to “take steps to solidify the relationship” between the two countries. The White House said Mr. Obama told Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto “how much the United States values and depends […]

Obama calls Enrique Pena Nieto, Mexican president, to reaffirm friendship Read More »

International, USA

Obama on Guantanamo: I Haven’t ‘Been Able to Close the Darn Thing’

(Image via Screenshot) President Obama said during a post-election news conference at the White House on Monday that he would continue his efforts to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center during his final two months in office. “It is true that I have not been able to close the darn thing,” said Obama, blaming Congress

Obama on Guantanamo: I Haven’t ‘Been Able to Close the Darn Thing’ Read More »

International, USA

Mike Pence Wants His Emails Hidden

Vice President-elect Mike Pence is going to court to prevent his emails from being released to the public, the Indianapolis Star reported Monday. The news comes after president-elect Donald Trump and Pence attacked political opponent Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail for her use of a private email system while serving as secretary of state.

Mike Pence Wants His Emails Hidden Read More »

USA

Veteran PBS Journalist Gwen Ifill Has Died; She Was 61 Years Old

Gwen Ifill, the host of “Washington Week” on PBS and co-host of the PBS “NewsHour,” is dead at the age of 61, according to reports. Ifill joined PBS in 1999 as both the moderator and managing editor of “Washington Week,” the network’s Sunday-morning talk show. In 2013, PBS named Ifill co-host of the PBS “NewsHour,”

Veteran PBS Journalist Gwen Ifill Has Died; She Was 61 Years Old Read More »

Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Washington insiders love a winner — even if he’s Donald Trump

WASHINGTON — Here’s the post-election version of a divided America: While the nation’s streets and social media erupted in protest of the Donald Trump presidency, Washington insiders were joining together to embrace him. Inside the Capitol, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., who a month ago was so disgusted with Trump that he said he would

Washington insiders love a winner — even if he’s Donald Trump Read More »

USA

Planned Parenthood Gets Donations in Mike Pence’s Name

In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s surprise election victory last week, many people have been wondering what kinds of action they can take and which organizations they should support. For some, the answer is already clear: donating to the women’s health organization Planned Parenthood in the name of the staunchly pro-life vice president-elect, Mike

Planned Parenthood Gets Donations in Mike Pence’s Name Read More »

USA

U.S. Jewish Political Roundup: November 14, 2016

  Republican Jewish Coalition criticizes ADL for its treatment of Trump during campaign (JNS.org) The head of the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) criticized the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for its treatment of Donald Trump during the presidential campaign, and said that the Jewish and civil rights organization may have compromised its future relationship with a Trump

U.S. Jewish Political Roundup: November 14, 2016 Read More »

USA

Jewish delegation to House grows, in Senate drops by one

By Sean Savage/JNS.org Election night brought mixed results for Jewish politicians vying for seats in Congress. In the House of Representatives, the Jewish delegation saw its best results, increasing representation from 19 to 23 seats, including the election of a rare Jewish Republican. But in the Senate, some Jewish contenders fared poorly, with defeats in

Jewish delegation to House grows, in Senate drops by one Read More »

USA

Steve Bannon appointment draws fire and praise

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s naming of Steve Bannon as White House Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement: “We are deeply disturbed by the announcement from President-elect Trump that he will appoint Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon appointment draws fire and praise Read More »

USA

Republicans call on Clinton, Obama to reel in ‘professional’ anti-Trump protesters

After five days of anti-Trump protests and mayhem led by left-wing groups, including one linked to top Clinton donor George Soros, Republicans said Sunday that it’s time for Democrats to call off the dogs. Kellyanne Conway, Republican president-elect Donald Trump’s campaign manager, urged President Obama, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders

Republicans call on Clinton, Obama to reel in ‘professional’ anti-Trump protesters Read More »

USA