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'Talmud of America' project brings Jewish readings to US 'sacred' texts

“Classic Jewish texts have something fresh and relevant to say about everything - including the Declaration of Independence," Rabbi Leon Morris, president of Pardes, said recently.

AN ILLUSTRATION of the United States Declaration of Independence inside a page of the Talmud.
Sriram Krishnan (L), next to US Senator Ted Cruz and Donald Trump.

White House AI adviser Sriram Krishnan steps down as Trump eyes tech stakes

Boxes of mifepristone, the first pill given in a medical abortion, are prepared for patients at Women's Reproductive Clinic of New Mexico in Santa Teresa, US.

FDA launches safety study of abortion pill Mifepristone with White House approval

FILE PHOTO: A worker walks in front of the recently renamed Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 29, 2025.

Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump's name from building following federal decision


Tucker Carlson's son leaves JD Vance spox. role to start political consulting firm - Politico

According to one source, a Vance official, he had informed the vice president of his intention to leave in December, but the plan had been put off by several months "to ensure a smooth transition."

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.

Trump announces he will have updates on Iran ‘by the end of today'

Trump said on Friday that he may end the ceasefire with Iran unless a long-term deal to end the war is agreed upon by Wednesday.

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard Air Force One on April 17, 2026 just prior to landing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

White House budget director Russell Vought said he is not able to estimate the cost of the war with Iran, after US President Donald Trump requested a massive $1.5 trillion annual military budget.

US President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 26, 2026.

DoorDash White House delivery puts Wolt parent company in Israeli spotlight

A staged DoorDash delivery at the White House sparked debate in the US, with critics accusing it of being a publicity stunt. The event also highlighted a connection to Israel’s Wolt platform.

US President Donald Trump speaks with a Doordash delivery worker after she delivered McDonald's at the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 13, 2026.

The stakes of Iran diplomacy: enrichment, ballistic missiles, and Hormuz - opinion

Talks over Iran mask a deeper reality: enrichment, missiles, and Hormuz strategy persist regardless of diplomacy.

An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during Iranian Defence Week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 25, 2025.

Perfectly timed Polymarket bets on US-Iran ceasefire draw calls for investigation

“Whether these trades reflect unlawful insider activity or sophisticated speculation, the appearance of potential market abuse at this scale demands immediate transparency,” said Rep. Richie Torres.

Polymarket Logo And Website With Prediction Market Interface On Computer Screen.

Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies,' calls for Congressional hearing

Melania Trump denied any involvement with Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, called for public hearings on Epstein’s victims, and rejected online smears in a speech at the White House.

US First Lady Melania Trump delivers remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, from the White House, April 9, 2026.

'Victory for the US,' claims WH Press Secretary Leavitt, as world reacts to Iran ceasefire

"From the very beginning of Operation Epic Fury, President Trump estimated this would be a 4-6 week operation," Leavitt said. Countries like Pakistan, Australia, and Egypt welcomed the agreement.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt points while she holds a press briefing at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, December 1, 2025.

Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk

Multiple US intelligence agencies cautioned that the Iranian government "poses a persistent threat" to US military and government personnel, Jewish and Israeli institutions, and Iranian dissidents.

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2025

Gaps in US-Iran negotiation too wide to close by Trump's Tuesday deadline, officials say - report

Trump has threatened to escalate strikes against Iran's power plants and bridges if a deal, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, is not reached by 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

US President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine leave following a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, April 6, 2026.