News and updates about US

US sanctions individuals, companies for helping Hezbollah

US sanctions two men and three companies for helping Hezbollah avoid US sanctions.

US sanctions individuals, companies for helping Hezbollah

From next month: American investors to be able to work in Israel

New visa grants temporary residency to US investors, their family members, and employees.

From next month: American investors to be able to work in Israel

Policy Seminar Hosts Langfan

Security analyst to speak at Capitol Hill policy seminar

This Thursday, the EMET's Capitol Hill Policy Seminar Series will host security analyst Mark Langfan.

Security analyst to speak at Capitol Hill policy seminar

One-third of Americans don't believe 6 million Jews murdered

According to survey, 31% of US adults believe 2 million or less Jews killed in Holocaust. 66% of millennials didn't know what Auschwitz was.

One-third of Americans don't believe 6 million Jews murdered

US Embassy announces new visa for Israelis

New US visa aims to help Israelis looking to invest in US.

US Embassy announces new visa for Israelis

US charges Assange with hacking gov't computer

The charge has a penalty of up to five years in prison but Assange has the right to fight the extradition request in British courts.

US charges Assange with hacking gov't computer

Trump admin bans BDS founder from entering US

Omar Barghouti, one of the founders of anti-Israel BDS movement denied entry into the US from Israel's Ben Gurion Airport.

Trump admin bans BDS founder from entering US

Blizzard-like weather for central US

National Weather Service warns major storm may bring blizzard-like conditions, render travel impossible.

Blizzard-like weather for central US

Rouhani: If the US threatens us, we'll make advanced centrifuges

Iran's Pres. Rouhani promises to 'mass produce' centrifuges if US continues 'pressure.'

Rouhani: If the US threatens us, we'll make advanced centrifuges

How Netanyahu became an issue in the US presidential campaign

2020 Democratic hopefuls take aim at Israel's prime minister, as Israeli policies - and its leaders - become focus of presidential race.

How Netanyahu became an issue in the US presidential campaign

Report: US peace plan to be presented by mid-June

Senior White House official says plan will be presented by mid-June, exact date still unclear.

Report: US peace plan to be presented by mid-June

Last day of Harvard funded 'Israeli Apartheid Week'

One of Harvard's Apartheid Week's speakers is Omar Barghouti, a co-founder of the BDS movement and member of the notorious Barghouti clan.

Last day of Harvard funded 'Israeli Apartheid Week'

Watch: Is the US State Department Biased against Israel?

56 terror attacks this week - 557 from the beginning of 2019.

Watch: Is the US State Department Biased against Israel?

The key juncture of US fight against terrorism

With ISIS and Al-Qaida weakened, US faces an evolving anti-terror mission.

The key juncture of US fight against terrorism

Parkland shooting survivor kills himself, 2nd suicide in 1 week

The student's death comes only a week after Sydney Aiello, 19, died by self-inflicted gunfire.

Parkland shooting survivor kills himself, 2nd suicide in 1 week

US to leave 1,000 troops in Syria, despite planned 'withdrawal'

Months after Trump vowed to pull US out of Syria, US reportedly planning to leave almost half of troops currently stationed in Syria.

US to leave 1,000 troops in Syria, despite planned 'withdrawal'

US urges UN to impose sanctions on Iran

United States warns Security Council that Iran's recent missile-related launches could be capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

US urges UN to impose sanctions on Iran

Kelly Craft new US ambassador to United Nations

US Pres. Trump announces Canada Amb. Kelly Craft as nominee for US ambassador to United Nations.

Kelly Craft new US ambassador to United Nations

Judge rules boy born to gay Israeli father is US citizen

California judge rules non-American twin of US child should have been granted citizenship at birth due to fathers' relationship status.

Judge rules boy born to gay Israeli father is US citizen

US denies telling banks not to work with Palestinian Authority

Following claims by PA that US is pressuring banks to deny loans to Palestinian Authority, US official denies government involved.

US denies telling banks not to work with Palestinian Authority

What would happen if US withdrew from Afghanistan?

US officials deny report that about half of 14,000 US troops stationed there will be coming home by spring.

What would happen if US withdrew from Afghanistan?

US blocks UN statement on Hevron observers

US blocks proposed UN Security Council statement expressing "regret" over Israel's decision to end international observer force in Hevron.

US blocks UN statement on Hevron observers

46 years after Roe, Americans back greater limits on abortion

75% of Americans favor banning abortions after first trimester, 65% support overturning or significantly reinterpreting Roe v. Wade.

46 years after Roe, Americans back greater limits on abortion

Israeli general warns US withdrawal from Syria is a red flag

Former NSA Yaakov Amidror warns that US pullout from Syria endangers Kurds, empowers Turkey, and sends troubling message to American allies.

Israeli general warns US withdrawal from Syria is a red flag

American withdrawal from Syria begins

US forces begin pulling out of Syria, in accordance with President Trump's orders to end US deployment in war-torn country.

American withdrawal from Syria begins

US government shutdown may affect tax refunds

President Trump confirms to reporters in Rose Garden he told Democratic leaders government shutdown could last months or even years.

US government shutdown may affect tax refunds

What does US recognition of Israeli sovereignty on Golan mean?

In 1981, Israel's parliament recognized Golan as being under Israeli sovereignty — after capturing territory in the Six Days War from Syria.

What does US recognition of Israeli sovereignty on Golan mean?

Turkey-Iran-Qatar entente to replace US-Israel-Saudi Arabia?

Pro-Putin think-tank publishes editorial stating new axis represented by Iran, Turkey, and Qatar, has been formed.

Turkey-Iran-Qatar entente to replace US-Israel-Saudi Arabia?

'ISIS has been crushed, but the US does not withdraw its forces'

Russian FM expresses skepticism about US withdrawal from Syria. "Let's see how this ‘withdrawal’ will play out."

'ISIS has been crushed, but the US does not withdraw its forces'

Report: Israel rejects request to mediate between US and Russia

Russia reportedly asked Israel to 'open the doors' for dialogue with White House over Iran and Syria.

Report: Israel rejects request to mediate between US and Russia

'US withdrawal from Syria strengthens Iran'

Former head of the Research Division of IDF Military Intelligence thinks that the move of US is bad for Israel.

'US withdrawal from Syria strengthens Iran'

Prime Minister:

'We will study implications of US withdrawal from Syria'

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about US intention 2 days ago. 'In any event, we will take care to protect the security of Israel.'

'We will study implications of US withdrawal from Syria'

White House confirms US withdrawal from Syria

Trump: 'We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency.'

White House confirms US withdrawal from Syria

ANALYSIS: Iran deepens entrenchment in Iraq

Iraq seems powerless to stop Iran's interference and the US is doing nothing to stop it. Has the battle been lost?

ANALYSIS: Iran deepens entrenchment in Iraq

US broadcaster apologizes for calling Soros ‘millionaire Jew’

Government broadcasting agency chief apologizes after report describes George Soros as 'multimillionaire Jew'.

US broadcaster apologizes for calling Soros ‘millionaire Jew’

UN to vote Thursday on US measure condemning Hamas

Measure would mark first time assembly takes aim at Hamas. 'If the UN can't adopt this, it has no business being involved in peace talks.'

UN to vote Thursday on US measure condemning Hamas

Opinion:

Marc Lamont Hill's long, bizarre history of anti-Israel bigotry

Ex-CNN pundit dumped over tirade against Israel has long history of embracing fringe views, anti-Israel conspiracy theories. Opinion.

Marc Lamont Hill's long, bizarre history of anti-Israel bigotry

US demands 'immediate release' of US citizen held by PA

Palestinian Authority holding US citizen in custody for facilitating sale of Jerusalem property to Jews.

US demands 'immediate release' of US citizen held by PA

Saudi Arabia pledges $50 million for UNRWA

Following US cuts to UNRWA, Saudi Arabia pledges $50 million.

Saudi Arabia pledges $50 million for UNRWA

GOP wins surprisingly close Senate race in Mississippi

Republicans win what had once been considered a safe Senate seat in Mississippi, fending off Democrat by single digits.

GOP wins surprisingly close Senate race in Mississippi

Ocasio-Cortez, Graham feud over Holocaust refugee comparison

Democratic Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doubles down on comparison between illegal immigrants and Jewish Holocaust refugees.

Ocasio-Cortez, Graham feud over Holocaust refugee comparison

Alan Dershowitz pushes back on Farrakhan's 'showdown' challenge

Veteran jurist rejects Nation of Islam leader's call for public debate, says Democrats 'legitimating the bigot Farrakhan'.

Alan Dershowitz pushes back on Farrakhan's 'showdown' challenge

Wisconsin students won't be punished over alleged Nazi salute

School district says high school students who were photographed with arms raised in what some claimed was Nazi salute won't be punished.

Wisconsin students won't be punished over alleged Nazi salute

'Showdown'

Farrakhan: Jews are fake Semites, white people are unnatural

'White people aren't natural to Earth', says Nation of Islam leader, accuses Jews of being imposters who 'stole Palestinian birthright'.

Farrakhan: Jews are fake Semites, white people are unnatural

US refuses to allow Jonathan Pollard to move to Israel

Israel made official request that former spy Jonathan Pollard be allowed to move to Israel, but the US Department of Justice refused.

US refuses to allow Jonathan Pollard to move to Israel

Report: Israel to withdraw from UN migration agreement

Israel reportedly not to ratify Global Compact for Migration at request of US, other allies, despite helping formulate it.

Report: Israel to withdraw from UN migration agreement

Oscar-winning writer Will Goldman dead at 87

William Goldman, writer of 'Princess Bride' and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' passes away.

Oscar-winning writer Will Goldman dead at 87

2,000 handmade Jewish stars hung throughout Pittsburgh

Thousands of handcrafted Stars of David hung up throughout Pittsburgh in memory of the victims of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting.

2,000 handmade Jewish stars hung throughout Pittsburgh

Report: Trump to decide on Deal of the Century release this week

President Trump reportedly planning to meet with advisers, Ambassador Friedman to decide on date for release of Mideast peace plan.

Report: Trump to decide on Deal of the Century release this week

Kentucky bars state contractors from joining anti-Israel boycott

Kentucky's governor rips 'anti-Semitic, repugnant' Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, signs ban into law.

Kentucky bars state contractors from joining anti-Israel boycott

Linda Sarsour ripped for accusing US Jews of dual loyalty

Women's March organizer and pro-Sharia left-wing activist Linda Sarsour criticized for apparently accusing American Jews of dual loyalty.

Linda Sarsour ripped for accusing US Jews of dual loyalty

Man who yelled Heil Hitler during Fiddler on the Roof apologizes

Man who shouted 'Heil Hitler' at performance of Fiddler on the Roof apologizes, says outburst was prompted by his hatred of Trump.

Man who yelled Heil Hitler during Fiddler on the Roof apologizes

As promised, US votes against UN resolution on Golan

Non-binding resolution condemning Israeli "occupation" of the Golan Heights approved by a majority of 151 to 2, with four abstentions.

As promised, US votes against UN resolution on Golan

Jewish students tell Conn. school board they don’t feel safe

Dozens of Jewish students tell Connecticut school board they face regular anti-Semitic harassment, bullying.

Jewish students tell Conn. school board they don’t feel safe

Parent denies Wisconsin high school students made Nazi salute

Wisconsin man who photographed high school class says students were waving goodbye, not making Nazi salute.

Parent denies Wisconsin high school students made Nazi salute

Holocaust survivor killed by NYC commuter rushing to subway

89-year-old Holocaust survivor dies two weeks after being knocked to the ground by commuter rushing to train, hitting his head on platform.

Holocaust survivor killed by NYC commuter rushing to subway

Wisconsin high school students make Hitler salute in group photo

Local police called to join school's investigation of high school students' group photo with Nazi salute.

Wisconsin high school students make Hitler salute in group photo

'We like to work with allies': Israeli firm sets up shop in US

Home water system which 'squeezes water from the air' to be produced in South Carolina. 'Trump has been a true friend of Israel.'

'We like to work with allies': Israeli firm sets up shop in US

Alleged killer of Jewish college student pleads not guilty

California man accused of murdering Jewish college student Blaze Bernstein pleads not guilty.

Alleged killer of Jewish college student pleads not guilty

Tom Hanks joins rally in honor of victims of synagogue massacre

Actors Tom Hanks, Michael Keaton join hundreds at rally honoring 11 slain in PIttsburgh synagogue massacre.

Tom Hanks joins rally in honor of victims of synagogue massacre