House Advances Tlaib Censure Resolution, Teeing Up Final Vote
The House advanced a resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) on Tuesday, teeing up a final vote on legislation penalizing the Michigan Democrat for her criticism of Israel following Hamas’s attack on the U.S. ally last month. The chamber defeated a Democratic-led motion to kill the resolution 208-213-1. One Democrat voted to advance the resolution, while […]
Trump Takes The Stand In Unprecedented New York Civil Fraud Trial
Former President Trump took the stand under oath on Monday in the New York civil fraud trial in which he is one of the main defendants. The trial puts Trump’s long storied career as a real estate mogul and business executive in major jeopardy. At stake are Trump’s business licenses and the potential for him […]
Mazel Tov to Shragi Kasnett (Baltimore) & Rochel Chesir (Monsey) on their engagement!
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 5, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shragi Kasnett (Baltimore) & Rochel Chesir (Monsey) on their engagement. Mazel Tov Mr. & Mrs. Yaakov & Devori Kasnett ×™×””ר שיזכו ×œ×‘× ×•×ª בית × ×מן בישר×ל. ×מן!
Traveling to New York This Sunday? Beware the NYC Marathon Traffic Adventure!
NYC’s biggest running event is back with the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, which will see thousands of runners from all over the world compete in a 26.2-mile race that spans all five boroughs ensuring that traffic patterns will be altered Click here to read all you’ll need to know about the road closures that […]
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the War Cabinet Now Meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken are meeting for the third time since the outbreak of the war, at the Kirya in Tel Aviv. They met privately and are now holding an expanded meeting together with the War Cabinet. At the start of the expanded meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu showed […]
US Education Secretary Meets With Jewish Student Leaders In Towson
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 2, 2023 – U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona met with Jewish student leaders from various Maryland schools as part of the White House’s effort to combat antisemitism,according to WBAL. The meeting, which included over two dozen Jewish student leaders from Towson University, Johns Hopkins University, and Goucher College, aimed to facilitate […]
‘Squad’ Members Face Democratic Primary Challenges Over Israel Stances
St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell announced this week he was dropping his months-long bid to unseat one of the country’s most outspoken Republican senators, Josh Hawley, to launch a primary campaign to oust fellow Democrat Rep. Cori Bush. When asked to explain his switch, Bell pointed to Bush’s criticism of Israel. “Our world is […]
Republicans Help Torpedo Resolution To Censure Tlaib Over Israel Criticism
House lawmakers voted Wednesday to torpedo a resolution censuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for her harsh criticisms of Israel in the wake of Hamas’s deadly attacks last month. The effort required 23 Republicans, joined by all Democrats, to vote in favor of a procedural motion that blocked the disciplinary resolution from reaching the floor. The final tally […]
Effort to expel George Santos from the House fails
A Republican-led effort to oust Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office failed on Wednesday, allowing the embattled GOP lawmaker to stay in the House despite mounting legal and political trouble. The chamber voted 179-213-19 on a resolution to oust Santos from office, far short of the two-thirds threshold needed to expel a member of Congress. Only five […]
US Believes Hamas Cannot Govern Gaza In The Future -White House
The United States does not believe the pro-Iranian Palestinian terrorist group Hamas can be involved in the future governance of the Gaza Strip when the war with Israel is over, the White House said on Wednesday. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby, speaking to reporters as President Joe Biden flew to Minnesota, also said the United States does […]