News and updates about US

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

Farrakhan warns Trump: War with Iran would destroy America

Watch: Nation of Islam leader defends 'Death to Israel, Death to America' chant in Iran, warns Trump against maintaining sanctions on Iran.

Farrakhan warns Trump: War with Iran would destroy America

Dead Republican defeats Democrat for Nevada seat

Officials look to fill Nevada seat left vacant by election of candidate who died three weeks before vote.

Dead Republican defeats Democrat for Nevada seat

Watch: Far-left protesters mob Fox News pundit's DC home

'We know where you sleep!' Antifa mob harasses Fox News' Tucker Carlson at his home day after midterm elections.

Watch: Far-left protesters mob Fox News pundit's DC home

Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized

US Supreme Court's oldest justice admitted to George Washington University hospital after breaking ribs during fall at office.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized

Jewish food truck in Texas vandalized in anti-Semitic attack

Food truck serving kosher-style meals in Austin vandalized, prompting crowdfunding campaign to help owner restore business.

Jewish food truck in Texas vandalized in anti-Semitic attack

US to other countries: Don't allow Iranian oil tankers

State Department says allowing Iranian oil tankers into territorial waters or ports could be against newly imposed sanctions.

US to other countries: Don't allow Iranian oil tankers

Nevada Rep. Jacky Rosen, ex-synagogue president, wins Senate bid

Jacky Rosen, Democratic congresswoman from Nevada who said she opposed 2015 Iran nuclear deal, defeats incumbent Republican Dean Heller.

Nevada Rep. Jacky Rosen, ex-synagogue president, wins Senate bid

Israel-backer Ron DeSantis wins Florida governor's race

Pro-Trump congressman Ron DeSantis, a noted Israel supporter, defeats Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum in Florida gubernatorial race.

Israel-backer Ron DeSantis wins Florida governor's race

'In every generation there are those who wish to destroy us'

Annual symposium on combating anti-Semitism held days after anti-Semitic attack on synagogue in Pennsylvania which left 11 dead.

'In every generation there are those who wish to destroy us'

Jared Polis elected first Jewish governor of Colorado

Democrat Jared Polis, 43, becomes Colorado's first Jewish governor after defeating Walker Stapleton on Tuesday.

Jared Polis elected first Jewish governor of Colorado

ANALYSIS: All bets are off in midterms as turnout surges

As American voters head to the polls, who has the edge in the battle for Congress - and just how much faith can we put in polls?

ANALYSIS: All bets are off in midterms as turnout surges

Farrakhan: Death to Israel, US is the Great Satan

Watch: Nation of Islam leader visits Iran, leads chant of 'Death to Israel, Death to America' on anniversary of US embassy takeover.

Farrakhan: Death to Israel, US is the Great Satan

Floridian’s Nazi death camp-themed yard display angers neighbors

Florida woman erects Nazi-themed yard display ahead of Halloween in protest of Home Owners Association harassment over Star of David sign.

Floridian’s Nazi death camp-themed yard display angers neighbors

Obama campaign worker arrested for synagogue vandalism

Suspect arrested for writing 'Kill all Jews' on Brooklyn synagogue, setting fires in yeshivas identified as Obama campaign worker.

Obama campaign worker arrested for synagogue vandalism