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Biden not ruling out 2020 presidential run
Former U.S. Vice President not ruling out White House run in 2020, but hopes "some other folks step up."

House bill would fund Holocaust education programs in schools
Bipartisan slate of House members to introduce a bill that would grant money to Holocaust education in schools.

Far from his grandfather's legacy
A grandson of Munich massacre mastermind is running for US Congress - and emphasizing that he condemns terror.

Pelosi to lead Democratic delegation to Israel
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, along with ten House Democrats, to visit Israel and Jordan.

Grandson of Munich Olympics terrorist endorsed for Congress
California Dems endorse grandson of architect of 1972 Munich Massacre in which 11 Israelis were murdered, for a congressional seat.

Democrats release memo defending FBI investigation
Democrats release their memo countering the Republican document that alleged surveillance abuses in Justice Department and FBI.

Trump: Why didn't Democrats pass gun control legislation?
Trump blasts Democrats for failing to act to strengthen gun restrictions under the Obama administration.

Trump delays release of Democrat counter-memo
Trump announces he won't release Democratic rebuttal to Republican intelligence memo, sends it back to Intelligence Committee for changes.

'The Democrats are afraid of the truth'
Republican leader in Israel to Arutz Sheva: It wasn't Trump who was in touch with the Russians - it was Hillary Clinton and the Democrats.

House committee votes to release Democrats' counter-memo
House Intelligence Committee votes to release memo drafted by Democrats to rebut Republican document alleging bias against Trump.

Poll: Partisan divide over Israel widest in 40 years
New survey shows Republicans strongly back Israel over the PA, while Democrats are evenly divided.

Democratic senators to Netanyahu: Don't demolish Arab villages
Senators Feinstein and Sanders initiate letter urging Netanyahu not to demolish illegally built Palestinian Arab villages.

Democrats seek to block Trump travel ban
Senate Democrats introduce legislation blocking the administration from barring refugees based on what country they are from.

U.S. lawmakers seek increased sanctions on Hezbollah
Republican and Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation that would increase sanctions on Lebanon-based terror group.

Democrats despondent, Trump exultant
President Trump taunts Democrats over losing special congressional elections despite investing large sums in the elections.

Democrats closer to endorsing cuts to PA aid
Top Senate Democrats say they are closer to signing Republican-backed bill that would slash aid to the PA unless it stops paying terrorists.

Study finds 80% of Reform clergy are Democrats
Yale study finds that vast majority of Reform and Conservative clergy in US affiliate as Democrats, while 40% of Orthodox rabbis do.

Congressional Democrats call for two-state solution
187 of 193 House Democrats sign J Street letter calling for establishment of Palestinian state. Letter to be shown at AIPAC conference.

Jewish candidate gives Democrats hope in Atlanta’s suburbs
Jon Ossoff is one of three Jewish candidates vying for a Congress seat in Georgia.

Trump accuses Democrats of 'witch hunt'
Trump blasts Democrats for blowing up controversy over Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Senior Democrat: I won't shake Trump's hand
House Democrat Rep. Eliot Engel announces he won't shake Trump’s hand at a joint session of Congress.

Poll: Americans nearly split over support for Palestinian state
Americans nearly evenly divided over support for a Palestinian state, Gallup poll finds.

Republicans block resolution against Trump Holocaust statement
House Republicans block Democratic effort to vote on a resolution slamming the White House for its Holocaust Remembrance Day statement.

J Street-backed lawmakers demand Bannon's removal
Two members of House of Representatives endorsed by J Street spearhead letter demanding removal of Stephen Bannon.

Bill allowing survivors to sue insurers reintroduced
Bipartisan bill that would allow Holocaust survivors to sue insurance companies in U.S. courts reintroduced.

State attorneys general blast Trump immigration ban
16 Democratic state attorneys general vow to fight Trump’s executive order for travel bans.

Michael Moore attends 'women's march', calls Trump a 'tragedy'
Half a million march to Capitol Hill in protest of Trump, man gets shot at event in Seattle.

Two Jewish congressmen to boycott Trump inauguration
Reps. Jerry Nadler and Steve Cohen join other Democratic congressmen in announcing they won't attend President-elect's inauguration.

74% of Republicans sympathize with Israel over Palestinians
The difference between the proportion of Republicans and Democrats who sympathize with Israel over the Palestinians is the largest ever.

House overwhelmingly condemns UN's anti-Israel resolution
House of Representatives votes in favor of a resolution rebuking UN for passing Resolution 2334.

Bernie Sanders tapped for Senate Democratic leadership post
Former presidential candidate and radical leftist Senator Bernie Sanders was named head of outreach for Democratic party.

Sanders not ruling out 2020 presidential bid
Jewish senator who challenged Clinton for Democratic nomination says it's "embarrassing" that working class voters backed Trump.

Jewish doves and hawks each see Senate candidate go down
A liberal favorite and a leading critic of the Iran deal both fell short on Election Day.

Former pitcher fires back at liberal Jewish critics
Curt Schilling says liberal Jewish leaders who criticized his comments on Jews and Democrats are “clowns”.

Trump adviser: His supporters aren't anti-Semitic
Donald Trump's adviser on Israel affairs rejects argument of anti-Semitic sentiment among the Republican candidate's supporters.

Former pitcher: Why do Jews vote for Democrats?
Controversial former pitcher Curt Schilling makes headlines after asking Jewish CNN host why Jews back the Democrats.

Republican blasts rival for staying in Israel after twister
Jewish Republican candidate in Missouri accuses Democratic opponent of ignoring the state after a devastating tornado by staying in Israel.

Campaign against pro-Iran deal Pennsylvania Senate candidate
Republican Jewish Coalition launches campaign attacking a Pennsylvania Democratic candidate for her support of the Iran nuclear deal.

In battle for the Senate, the Iran nuclear deal is looming large
The Iran nuclear deal is shaping up as a key issue in at least nine states that are key to the Democrats.

Donald Trump Jr. ripped for 'gas chamber' remark
Donald Trump Jr. slammed for using the term “gas chamber” in a complaint about how the media treats Republicans and his father.

In courting Kissinger, does Clinton risk losing the left?
If Hillary Clinton is indeed courting Henry Kissinger, what happens to her relationship with Bernie Sanders?

Watch: Republican ad says Democrats are 'stridently anti-Israel'
Republican Jewish Coalition publishes new ad featuring anti-Israeli incidents at last week's Democratic convention.

Republicans and Democrats diverge on 'Jewish' issues
On the differences between Democrats and Republicans.

Trump: I've made a lot of sacrifices
Republican presidential nominee fires back at accusations from Muslim man who attacked him during a speech at the Democratic convention.

Obama: No man or woman is more qualified than Hillary
President Obama expresses support for Clinton, says American's greatness doesn't depend on Trump.

Yes, I’m a Democrat married to a Republican
Yes, Republicans and Democrats can get along.

Jewish Democrats launching superPAC to counter Republicans
Jewish Democrats setting up a superPAC to defend Clinton and other candidates from "Sheldon Adelson-funded onslaught".

Dems' video on Clinton highlights Gaza ceasefire, Iran sanctions
Video on Clinton's tenure as secretary of state highlights her roles in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and passing sanctions on Iran.

Democrats scramble for unique message that appeals to Jews
Democrats acknowledge that targeted messaging is a challenge for Jewish voters, particularly young Jewish voters.

Democrats seek unity on Israel, but cracks begin to show
Cracks are showing on one issue that Democrats have long been united on: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

It's official: Clinton is the Democratic presidential nominee
Hillary Clinton passes the 2,382-delegate threshold required to be named the Democratic presidential nominee.

Democrats blame Trump for 'anti-Semitism' in Republican Party
Democrats blame Republican nominee for what they depict as burgeoning anti-Semitism in his party.

14 Democratic senators call for Iran sanctions extension
On the anniversary of the Iran nuclear deal, Democratic senators call for extension of the existing sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Sanders to campaign with Clinton
Senator Bernie Sanders will join Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail on Tuesday. Is an official endorsement coming?

Bernie Sanders booed by House Dems for not easing Clinton's path
House Democrats boo Bernie Sanders for not quitting his presidential campaign and endorsing Hillary Clinton.

Obama: I believe in Hillary Clinton
President Barack Obama campaigns with Hillary Clinton, says no man or woman is more qualified to serve as president than her.

Sanders acknowledges he won't be presidential nominee
Democratic presidential candidate admits he will likely not be the party’s presidential nominee, but does not suspend his campaign.

Republicans call Sanders' Israel critics 'today's Democrats'
Republican Jewish Coalition releases internet videos attacking Israel critics on Democrats platform drafting committee.

Clinton wins final primary in Washington, DC
Hillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders in the final primary in the District of Columbia.
