Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, says he plans to introduce a $66 billion omnibus foreign aid bill to provide military assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
[SDJW staff]
Israel-Gaza-US-Global Roundup: March 6, 2024 Read More »
International, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, Travel and Food, USA
U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-San Diego) said Wednesday that “bringing home federal dollars to San Diego is one of my biggest responsibilities, so I’m incredibly proud that I secured $13.5 million for local projects across California’s 51st district—especially during such a politically fraught time in Congress.” [SDJW staff]
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Rep. Sara Jacobs Brings Home ‘The Pork’ Read More »
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Published by The Western Journal A Democratic member of Congress who waged a lonely primary battle against President Joe Biden is calling it quits. Minnesota Rep. Dean Philips suspended his presidential campaign on Wednesday, after failing to gain traction in any of the Super Tuesday primary contests. The long-shot candidate announced the end on a
Biden Challenger Dean Phillips Ends Campaign, Backs Biden After Super Tuesday Struggle Read More »
Nordot, USA
After Michigan, I am less worried about the outcome of the general election, assuming that Biden and Trump are the nominees. I also expect that Democrats will retake control of the House of Representatives; Democratic turnout is usually heavier during presidential elections. However, it is a reasonable possibility that Republicans will flip the Senate with a narrow majority. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Biden’s Chances for Reelection Better than Even Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Published by AlterNet Mark Robinson is a “political firebrand” and a “fiery outsider eager to dive into the culture war,” according to a New York Times profile published just hours after the Republican North Carolina Lt. Governor won the GOP nomination to become the Tar Heel State’s next governor. The Times neglects to mention Robinson’s
Holocaust Denier Mark Robinson is GOP Nominee for North Carolina Governor Read More »
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Today, in the aftermath of the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack, support for the Jewish community and the State of Israel is more important than ever. Donald J. Trump is the trusted friend we need in these perilous times. [Republican Jewish Coalition]
OpEd: Republican Jewish Coalition Formally Endorses Trump for President Read More »
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Published by GB News (US) Emily Maitlis has found herself on the receiving end of a rather blunt putdown from Donald Trump supporter and Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene after the former BBC presenter grilled her on conspiracy theories. Greene told Maitlis to “f*** off” after the latter put her on the spot about “Jewish space
Tuesday night at the U.S. Grant Hotel, where partying Republicans booed Democrats as their names were displayed in county results, Wells said: “Sara is an outsider. She comes from a billionaire family. She doesn’t understand what it’s like to be a regular person in San Diego County. Now maybe that’s not her fault. But I kind of think that people want somebody … who’s had trouble paying the rent some time (and) had to get on the phone with SDG&E and make arrangements.” [Ken Stone, Times of San Diego]
GOP Mayor Hopes to Play Nov. Spoiler as All 5 Congress Incumbents Cruise Read More »
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In 1970, he hit the big time in All in the Family, Norman Lear’s situation comedy, in which his father-in-law Archie Bunker, played by Carroll O’Connor, was contemptuous of his liberal views and called Reiner’s character “Meathead.” That name stuck with Reiner beyond the series. “I could win the Nobel Prize and they’d write ‘Meathead wins the Nobel Prize,'” he complained. He did win two Emmy Awards for the role. [SDJW staff]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Rob Reiner Read More »
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In the wide-open race for the U.S. Senate, Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of Burbank will face Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey, mostly on the strength of Schiff’s television advertisements giving name recognition to Garvey in a successful ploy to defeat his Democratic rivals and fellow members of Congress, Katie Porter of Irvine and Barbara Lee of Oakland. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Election Winners: Schiff, Jacobs, Elo-Rivera; Losers: Williamson, Phillips Read More »
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This is an ongoing investigation, and the DA’s hate crimes team is assisting in thoroughly reviewing all possible motives. In the event evidence develops, it is possible additional charges could be added in the future. [Press Release]
“We’ve been coordinating closely with campus security and administration, Hillel International, our Jewish Federation, ADL, AJC, SWU and other partners to ensure there are strong plans in place, including additional security officers on campus and effective strategies for students.” [SDJW staff]
The golden age of the American Yiddish language newspaper is from the mid-1880s to the mid-1920’s. Its popularity and profitably was driven by massive immigration of Jewish Yiddish speakers from Eastern Europe to New York. [Oliver Pollak]
The Evolution of the American Yiddish Press Read More »
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By Alex Gordon HAIFA, Israel — In the world of “progressives,” Israel’s struggle for existence is presented as something outdated, unfashionable, and not modern. This perception is linked to a picture of the conflict that is convenient and profitable for them. The Israelis are seen as imperialists oppressing the aboriginal Arabs. But the fact is
OpEd: Who Are the True Colonizers in the Middle East? Read More »
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