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Trump's 'weaponization' fund is on hold, sources say

The fund emerged from a legal settlement between Trump and the Justice Department to resolve a lawsuit in which the president sued the Internal Revenue Service for $10 ‌billion.

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A mob of supporters of US President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. Picture taken January 6, 2021.
US President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the Justice Department March 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Trump vs the GOP: It’s not too late for redemption - opinion

The greatest threat facing Trump is not that Republicans will find their backbones and tell him “no” but that voters in November will.

|ByDOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD
Maureen Galindo

Texas Congress candidate who said she believes 'Zionist billionaires' run world defeated in runoff

The runoff in the San Antonio race drew national attention after Galindo, came under scrutiny for comments that included vows to turn a local immigrant detention center “into a prison for Zionists."

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US PRESIDENT Donald Trump greets attendees during the Congressional Picnic at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 19, 2026.

Trump utilizes right-wing influencers to push support for Iran agreement within Republican Party

Additionally, sources familiar with the matter say the White House has asked Republican congresspeople to post messages on social media supporting the emerging agreement with Iran.

|ByIDAN KWELLER

Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech

"AIPAC found out the hard way: the 9th District is not for sale," Daniel Biss said during his victory address.

MARCH 19, 2026ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
Daniel Biss speaks to supporters after winning the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th congressional district, March 17, 2026.

Americans now view Israel more negatively than positively, poll finds

The poll, published on Monday by NBC News, found that among registered American voters today, 39% view Israel negatively while 32% view it positively.

MARCH 18, 2026ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
Pro-Israel demonstrators confront anti-Trump protesters during the "March 4 Democracy" rally on the National Mall on February 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. The protest was already scheduled before President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Israel had launched an attack on Iran.

Republican Rep. Andy Ogles sparks backlash after saying Muslims 'don't belong' in US

“Muslims don't belong in American society… Pluralism is a lie,” the Tennessee representative wrote on X/Twitter last Monday.

MARCH 16, 2026ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) walks through the U.S. Capitol on February 03, 2026 in Washington, DC.

'I am MAGA': Trump defends 'true conservative' Mark Levin after fight with Megyn Kelly

"MAGA includes not allowing Iran, a sick, demented, and violent terrorist regime, to have a nuclear weapon to blow up the United States of America," US President Trump wrote in Truth Social.

MARCH 16, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight back to Washington, March 15, 2026.

Neutralizing Iran threat could end decades of ‘terror premium’ on oil, Trump advisor says

One Trump adviser says tensions with Iran have historically added $5–$15 per barrel via risks to the Strait of Hormuz.

MARCH 16, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
White House trade advisor Peter Navarro attends the swearing-in ceremony for Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 10, 2025.

Republicans close University of Florida chapter over alleged antisemitism

The announcement is the second report this month of antisemitic behavior by a conservative group at a Florida school.

MARCH 15, 2026ByREUTERS
A view of the historic Old Florida State Capitol building through the columns of the current New Capitol on November 10, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida.

Trump endorses Brandon Herrera, Texas GOP candidate who owned copy of ‘Mein Kampf’

“Brandon is strongly supported by many Highly Respected MAGA Warriors in Texas, and Republicans in the US House,” the president wrote on his social network Truth Social.

MARCH 12, 2026ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL candidate Brandon Herrera speaks during a campaign rally at the Constantino S Pizza restaurant on February 26, 2026 in Somerset, Texas.

GOP not ‘winning’ fight against antisemitism from figures like Tucker Carlson, Ted Cruz says

Cruz was referring to an ongoing battle within the Republican party over figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, conservative influencers who’ve spread antisemitic conspiracy theories.

MARCH 11, 2026ByJOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA
Tucker Carlson, former FOX News host and current host of The Tucker Carlson Show, attends a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House on January 9, 2026 in Washington, DC.

IHOP denies inviting Florida GOP candidate who said ‘Americans shouldn’t die for Israel’

The alleged invitation comes after the candidate claimed he had been banned from all Waffle House locations in Florida after he announced his intention to campaign there.

MARCH 7, 2026ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
A view of the venue as IHOP hosts its "20K for Pancake Day" event at the Santa Monica Pier and broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for most pancakes served in eight hours in celebration of National Pancake Day at Santa Monica Pier on March 1, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.

Florida politicians condemn Miami Young Republican leaders for antisemitic group chat

The WhatsApp chat’s racist and antisemitic content was first reported this week by the Miami Herald and the Floridian, a local conservative outlet.

MARCH 7, 2026ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
The Florida Historic Capitol sits near the 22-story New Capitol building, which together are part of the Capitol Complex on July 26, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. Tallahassee became the state's new capital city in 1824.