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Muslim advisor to Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission resigns to protest ‘Zionist agenda'

Sameerah Munshi steps down from the Trump administration's Religious Liberties Commission, citing the influence of a Zionist political agenda and protesting the war with Iran.

Sameerah Munshi, a former advisory member of President Trump’s Religious Liberties Commission, addresses the Parental Power Summit, June 12, 2024. Munshi resigned from the commission on March 12, 2026, in protest of what she said was a “Zionist political agenda.”
Police officers on patrol during the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit Opening Day at World Forum on June 24, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Four arrested after explosion at Rotterdam synagogue: Ashab Al Yamim claims responsibility

Police officers and technicians inspect the American embassy after a loud bang was reported at the site, in Oslo, Norway, March 8, 2026.

Mother and three sons in custody over US embassy bomb in Norway

Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026.

Lured by profits, some shipowners brave mines and missiles to sneak oil past Iran


They globalized the intifada, and Michigan Jews paid the price - comment

For months, people in the US have dressed that slogan up as activism, outrage, or edgy protest. In West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday, it looked like what Jews knew it meant all along: a threat.

Emergency personnel respond to a reported shooting incident at Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, US, March 12, 2026.

The very big differences between US, Israeli public views about the Iran war - opinion

With Americans far less supportive than Israelis, the Iran war could strain the US-Israel partnership.

People march during a protest against the war in Iran on March 2, 2026 in New York, New York. U.S.

Shooter in Michigan synagogue attack dead, all others safe and unharmed

According to NBC News, no casualties or injuries resulting from the attack have been reported, other than the suspected shooter, who was killed.  

Smoke rises from the building after the Michigan State Police reported an active shooting incident at the Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, US, March 12, 2026 in a still image from video.

US has arranged nearly 50 charter flights from Middle East amid Iran strikes, State Dept says

The department said on Wednesday it would scale down charter flights and ground transport options because commercial flight availability is improving.

A woman speaks on her phone after airlines issued notices of flight cancellations amid the Middle East conflict, at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on March 3, 2026.

Why it’s hard for American Jews to talk about democracy, and why they absolutely must - Opinion

The unevenness is striking, given the Jewish people’s historical allergy to authoritarianism and how essential healthy democracy has been to the success and thriving of the American Jewish community.

A PERSON holds a sign that reads "hands off Social Security, schools, Democracy, Medicare" during the "Tacoma May Day - Stand Up for Worker and Immigrant Rights!" march and rally outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington on May 1, 2025.

Survivor of Iran-backed terrorism reflects on justice, accountability - opinion

A survivor of an Iran-funded terror attack reflects on justice, accountability, and why it's important to confront the regime that has caused chaos and misery throughout the region.

Destroyed building in central Israel following Iranian missile strikes on February 28, 2026.

The artificial intelligence software managing the U.S. war on Iran

During planning, Claude suggested hundreds of targets with precise coordinates and estimated strike results, reducing Iran’s response ability - even though Trump has ordered a ban on Anthropic use.

Artificial Intelligence.

Tehran appears to prepare for long war despite heavy early losses - analysis

Gulf states are not ready to join the war, but they have gone to the UN to get condemnation for Iran’s actions.

A protester throws a stone near a fire as other demonstrators gather while blocking a street in Shiraz, Iran, on January 10, 2026.

Regional countries hold behind-the-scenes talks with Iranian officials, push for dialogue with US

Officials from the four countries are trying to persuade the Iranians to begin discussions with the Americans.

Smoke rises following airstrikes in a central area of Tehran on March 6, 2026.

Over 1,100 rabbis sign onto letter supporting immigrant rights: ‘Do Not Oppress the Stranger’

The letter published by the Jewish refugee aid group HIAS comes as Jewish communities across the country are grappling with the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies.

A protest organized by a large number of Jewish groups gather for a rally outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Headquarters to protest ICE raids and arrests in Washington, DC, on Feb. 11, 2026.