By Jeremy Ben-Ami WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tomorrow (July 18), the Republican National Convention will kick off in Cleveland. The Democrats will start pouring into Philadelphia the week after. After almost a year of heated political maneuvering, we’re about to enter into the homestretch of 2016. In the lead-up to the conventions, the Democratic and Republican parties […]
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Middle East, USAISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has apparently put down a clumsy military coup, but the fallout, as he punishes those who challenged his government, will plunge Turkey’s domestic politics and its relations with the U.S. into new turmoil. A vital strategic ally to Washington, NATO member Turkey was generally calm Saturday, after a
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Middle East, USARabbi Haskel Lookstein, the rabbi who oversaw Ivanka Trump”s conversion to Judaism, has withdrawn from speaking at the Republican National Convention next week, JTA reported Friday. In a letter to members of his community, Lookstein wrote that he had accepted Ivanka Trump”s invitation to deliver an invocation at the convention “out of respect for her
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Jewish Religion, Middle East, USAIndiana Governor Mike Pence made his official debut as Donald Trump’s vice presidential choice—and Hillary Clinton antagonist—at a news conference Saturday. “I answered this call for two reasons. First, because I know from first-hand experience that strong Republican leadership can bring about real change. And secondly, because Hillary Clinton must never become president of the
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USASen. Ted Cruz issued a statement following Thursday terrorist attack in Nice, France, saying the Obama administration’s “willful blindness” of radical Islam is putting the country at risk. “Let us make no mistake about it: Europe is under siege,” the Texas Republican said. “We must redouble our attacks on the ISIS strongholds in Iraq and
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International, Middle East, USASecretary of State John F. Kerry wrangled for hours with senior Russian officials in Moscow on Friday, discussing a plan that includes first-time coordination between the U.S. and Russia on airstrikes targeting militant groups operating in Syria. The fraught effort comes as the Obama administration becomes increasingly exasperated with the failure of Russia to cooperate
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Story by Donald H. Harrison; Photos by Shor M. Masori SAN DIEGO – After Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, a runoff candidate for California’s open U.S. Senate seat, and former Congressman Patrick Kennedy – son of the late U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy—settled themselves on a couch at the Warrior Foundation’s Freedom Station, Sandy Lehmkuhler switched on
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San Diego County, USAALEXANDRIA, Virginia (Press Release) — CNN reports that Gov. Jeb Bush and Gov. Mitt Romney are considering voting for Gov. Gary Johnson, Libertarian candidate for President. Chairman of the Libertarian National Committee, Nicholas Sarwark, says, “The Libertarian Party is delighted that Govs. Bush and Romney are considering voting for our candidates, Govs. Johnson and Weld. I
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USAWASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s choice of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence provides the ticket with solid conservative credentials, a dash of establishment respectability and an experienced hand who knows his way around Capitol Hill. Perhaps more than anything, the telegenic, media-savvy Pence, 57, adds some ice to Trump’s fiery bombast on the campaign trail, something that
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USAAt 7:30 in the morning, reporters gather around a dark van parked in Dupont Circle, some holding to-go coffee cups and wearing the calm expression of a person who doesn’t know what they’re in for. Shane Bell, a former elite commando of the Australian Armed Forces, is driving the group of about 10 from Washington,
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USATurkey’s acting chief of defense has declared “the time of military coups and juntas [in Turkey] is over,” after a foiled uprising of soldiers attempted to take control of the country, Turkish broadcaster TV24 reported. A military faction calling itself the “Council for Peace in the Country” declared it had control over Turkey, after soldiers
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Middle East, USABerlin (dpa) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan once regarded Fethullah Gulen as an ally in his effort to cement power, then as a rival, and now as a mortal enemy set on ousting him through a military coup. Their relationship can hardly get worse after the coup that Turkish forces seem to have fought back
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Middle East, USAHillary Clinton and Donald Trump are soaking up the spotlight – for now. But there are others chasing the presidency and a record number of voters dissatisfied with those two choices. Bernie Sanders’ endorsement of Hillary Clinton last Tuesday released a wave of anger from the purists among his supporters. And at least some of
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USABy Bruce Abramson and Jeff Ballabon, TABLET The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is “the most important organization affecting America’s relationship with Israel.” At least, the New York Times once described it as such. AIPAC proudly shares the accolade with anyone who peruses its website, and few if any sources seem to disagree. AIPAC claims
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