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A closer look at Biden’s foreign policy team - Jewish Insider
WEBJacob Kornbluh. November 24, 2020. President-elect Joe Biden announced key appointments to his White House national security team on Monday as he begins to assemble his Cabinet. Among the appointments requiring Senate confirmation are senior foreign policy advisor Tony Blinken as secretary of state; Alejandro “Ali” Nicholas Mayorkas, a ...
Joshua Malina speaks out - Jewish Insider
WEBJanuary 7, 2022. The actor Joshua Malina is perhaps best known for his supporting role as Will Bailey, the precocious presidential speechwriter and White House advisor with a vaunted — and decidedly non-Jewish — military pedigree, in NBC’s cult-status political drama “The West Wing.”. In reality, as dedicated fans are likely aware ...
The Obama Mideast expert guiding VP Harris on foreign policy
WEBDec 22, 2023 · At the center of Harris’ circle of foreign policy advisors is Philip Gordon, her national security advisor. Gordon previously served as former President Barack Obama’s top Middle East advisor in his second term, when Gordon emerged as one of the biggest boosters of the Iran nuclear deal. His position advising the vice president might seem ...
United Democracy Project super PAC targets Lee, Bowman, Massie …
WEBMost recently, Massie was the only GOP lawmaker to join with nine Democrats, including Bowman and Lee, in voting against a House resolution standing with Israel and condemning Hamas — the main subject of UDP’s slate of ads. The pro-Israel resolution won widespread support in the House, passing with 412 votes. “Their constituents deserve ...
Inside New Jersey’s Orthodox boomtown - Jewish Insider
WEBFeb 18, 2022 · In Lakewood, the neighborhood church is a synagogue. Over the last decade, the majority-Orthodox Lakewood was the second-fastest growing city in New Jersey. Its population increased by more than 45%, or some 42,000 people, between 2010 and 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Investigating the mysterious man behind the Drudge Report
WEBJul 27, 2020 · Drudge’s influence cuts across political divides. The CNN host and media reporter Brian Stelter “really looked up to Matt,” Lysiak noted. But despite his reach, Lysiak believes that Drudge has been given short shrift by the majority of media professionals. “Matt Drudge is the godfather of all these websites,” said Lysiak.
Judaica artist Michael Aram reflects on his Armenian roots - Jewish …
WEBMay 4, 2021. Michael Aram, the artist whose metal jewelry and houseware designs are a staple at high-end department stores around the country, knows that his ethnic-sounding name presents a Rohrschach test to his diverse customer base. “I have my Persian ladies who say, ‘Of course, you’re Persian,’” Aram told Jewish Insider last week.
Daniel Silva paints a new picture for Gabriel Allon - Jewish Insider
WEBJul 14, 2022 · Israel’s leading spy doesn’t make it to the top of the Mossad without making a few enemies. The same could be said for Daniel Silva, the New York Times bestselling author whose iconic protagonist, Israeli spy chief Gabriel Allon, will soon return to bookshelves.. Silva’s 25th novel, Portrait of an Unknown Woman, features a recently retired Allon — for real this time, or so he says ...
The ‘many worlds’ of Huma Abedin - Jewish Insider
WEBMar 4, 2022 · Growing up in Saudi Arabia was “one of the greatest gifts” given to Huma Abedin by her parents, she said in the newest episode of Jewish Insider’s “Limited Liability Podcast.”The longtime aide to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recalled her early upbringing in the Gulf nation in conversation with co …