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Brooklyn Democratic Leader Carmella Charrington Accused of Antisemitism, Faces Calls for Resignation

Brooklyn Democratic Leader Carmella Charrington Accused of Antisemitism, Faces Calls for Resignation

Brooklyn Democratic district leader Carmella Charrington is facing demands for her resignation after allegedly peddling antisemitic conspiracy theories and blaming 'Zionists' for a personal property dispute. Charrington, who represents areas in Bedford-Stuyvesant, made these remarks during an interview with Egyptian podcaster Raha Zein, where she connected her property issues to actions in the West Bank, stating, 'They’re Zionists that basically did this. Same thing that they’re doing in the West Bank, it’s the same thing. There’s a connection.' This is not the first instance of such accusations; last year, Charrington shared a video promoting Henry Ford’s 'The International Jew' booklets, which contain false claims about Jewish control over business, media, and banking. Mark Treyger, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council, stated that repeatedly invoking 'Zionists' as a collective villain, especially after promoting Ford's work, constitutes antisemitic scapegoating and is not legitimate policy crit...

Representative Zoe Lofgren Criticizes Aisha Wahab's Stance in East Bay Special Election

Representative Zoe Lofgren Criticizes Aisha Wahab's Stance in East Bay Special Election

U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren, the chair of the California Democratic congressional delegation, has publicly criticized State Senator Aisha Wahab for her refusal to withdraw from the East Bay special election for Congress. According to Lofgren, other Democratic candidates had agreed to step aside to support a single 'caretaker' candidate, who could have secured a majority vote in the June 16 special election primary and immediately taken office in the closely divided Congress. Lofgren stated that Wahab's decision not to bow out was problematic, especially given the urgency of filling the seat. Wahab, however, has dismissed the process of selecting a caretaker candidate as heavy-handed and out of touch with the district's needs. The special election aims to fill the seat previously held by former Representative Eric Swalwell. Wahab led the primary with 43% of the vote, with Melissa Hernandez in second at 17%. The current runoff between Wahab and Hernandez is much closer, with Wahab narrowly leading Hernan...

Angie Nixon Secures Democratic Nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida, Defeating Alex Vindman

Angie Nixon Secures Democratic Nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida, Defeating Alex Vindman

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon has won the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida, according to media projections. Nixon secured 56.1% of the vote, surpassing her opponent, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who received 43.9% in Tuesday's primary. This victory positions Nixon to face Republican incumbent Ashley Moody in the November general election. Moody overwhelmingly won her party's primary with 79.6% of the vote and is anticipated to retain her seat. Democrats have not held a U.S. Senate seat in Florida since 2019. Nixon's win marks the first time a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidate has won a Senate primary in 2026, with previous federal successes for the DSA being limited to House races. Vindman, a Kyiv-born Jewish refugee from the former Soviet Union, gained public recognition during the first Trump administration for his testimony regarding a controversial phone call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Randy Fine Secures Primary Victory Against Dan Bilzerian Amidst Antisemitic Campaign

Randy Fine Secures Primary Victory Against Dan Bilzerian Amidst Antisemitic Campaign

Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) has won his primary election, defeating social media personality Dan Bilzerian. Fine garnered 56.8% of the vote, while Bilzerian received 17.9%. The Associated Press called the race at 7:53 p.m. The primary contest was notable for Bilzerian's overtly antisemitic campaign against Fine, who is recognized as a prominent supporter of Israel in Congress. Two other candidates, veteran Charles Gambaro and activist Aaron Baker, also participated in the race. This election outcome solidifies Fine's position, allowing him to continue representing his district, and marks a decisive rejection of the antisemitic rhetoric employed by his opponent during the campaign.

U.S. Military Considers Persian Gulf Force Repositioning Following Iranian Missile Attacks

U.S. Military Considers Persian Gulf Force Repositioning Following Iranian Missile Attacks

The Pentagon is evaluating a potential withdrawal or repositioning of American forces from the Persian Gulf due to Iranian missile and drone attacks that have damaged critical U.S. bases. This assessment, described as 'prudent planning,' aims to determine whether damaged facilities should be rebuilt, reduced, or abandoned. The deliberations could lead to a westward shift of troops, aircraft, air-defense systems, and command infrastructure, moving away from concentrated installations near Iran towards a distributed military network extending through Jordan, Israel, and Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. During the conflict, Iranian attacks damaged or destroyed over 200 structures and equipment across approximately 15 American military sites, resulting in six American service members killed in Kuwait and further attacks in Jordan. American forces expended more than 1,000 Patriot and THAAD interceptors, highlighting the strategic cost imbalance and the vulnerability of fixed installations to sustained saturation a...

Venice Chief Alberto Barbera Defends Selection of Russian Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s ‘DAU’ After Backlash: It’s ‘Not Pro-Putin Propaganda’

Venice Chief Alberto Barbera Defends Selection of Russian Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s ‘DAU’ After Backlash: It’s ‘Not Pro-Putin Propaganda’

Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera took to social media on Wednesday to fight back against criticism of the inclusion of Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s “DAU” in this year’s edition. Acknowledging the “bloody and cruel war” in Ukraine, Barbera wrote in an Instagram post that “to build a web of accusations based on false […]

Ohio State University's Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Encampment Draws Scrutiny

Ohio State University's Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Encampment Draws Scrutiny

Ohio State University's administrative response to a pro-Palestine encampment in April 2024 has been notably severe compared to similar protests at other colleges, leading to ongoing repercussions. While the University of Michigan allowed student encampments to remain for 30 days and Oberlin College engaged in dialogue, Ohio State dismantled its encampment within six hours, resulting in 36 arrests, including 16 Ohio State students. Heba Latif, then-president of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at Ohio State, stated that the university's response included Columbus Division of Police officers in riot gear and aerial surveillance. Latif also noted that prior to the encampment, SJP had made a space reservation for an 'art installation' on the South Oval, attempting to follow university procedures. Following the encampment, Ohio State implemented new rules restricting protest activities, such as limits on amplified sound, crowd-based demonstrations, and a ban on chalking, which Latif believes has signifi...

IDF Soldiers Mark Palestinian Suspects with Numbers During West Bank Operation

IDF Soldiers Mark Palestinian Suspects with Numbers During West Bank Operation

During a military operation in the West Bank village of Kabatiya near Jenin, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers marked Palestinian suspects with numbers on their bodies. This action was reported by Army Radio on Tuesday morning. In response to inquiries, the IDF stated that "security forces marked suspects who were being interrogated as part of the operation." Following the incident, commanders reportedly explained "the seriousness of the act" to the soldiers, and "lessons were drawn from the matter." The operation on Monday involved the detention of two individuals suspected of planning and promoting terrorist plots against Israeli citizens and the IDF, and included raids on over 100 houses in the area.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent doubles US long-bond buybacks in the face of surging yields

US Treasury Secretary Bessent doubles US long-bond buybacks in the face of surging yields

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The U.S.

In Israel, military service debate spotlights ultra-Orthodox Jews and their growing clout

In Israel, military service debate spotlights ultra-Orthodox Jews and their growing clout

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish families are an unmissable facet of Israeli life

Maccabi USA Mourns Passing of Legendary Coach Skip Bertman

Maccabi USA Mourns Passing of Legendary Coach Skip Bertman

Maccabi USA Mourns Passing of Legendary Coach Skip Bertman

South African Activist Shifts from Anti-Israel Stance to Pro-Israel Advocacy

South African Activist Shifts from Anti-Israel Stance to Pro-Israel Advocacy

Bafana Bi, a 33-year-old South African political activist, has transitioned from being a vocal critic of Israel, believing it to be an apartheid state, to leading pro-Israel outreach efforts. His change in perspective occurred after a 2016 visit to Israel with other student leaders, where he claims he encountered a reality significantly different from what he had been taught. Bi previously participated in pro-Palestinian protests and events like "Israeli Apartheid Week" at South African universities. He now heads the South African activities of Israel-is, an organization that promotes Israel's image through personal encounters and human stories. He also manages a pro-Israel social media operation with over 200,000 followers and organizes advocacy delegations to Israel for South African political figures and Christian community leaders.