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Zoh’s support for riots: Letters to the Editor — May 11, 2026

The Issue: Mayor Mamdani’s support for the protesters at the riot outside Park East Synagogue. Your article on the anti-Israeli mob attacking police officers at Park East Synagogue is...

Garish Met Gala garb and more: Letters to the Editor — May 10, 2026

Garish gala garb Having been raised by a very fashion-conscious mother to admire the...

Jewish American Heritage Month is an opportunity to fight the surge of hate

Jews are facing levels of hostility not seen in generations.

‘The munitions are depleted’: Sen. Kelly warns weapons use in Iran has reduced military readiness

The United States is less prepared for a major military conflict after depleting its munitions stockpile during the ongoing conflict with Iran, Sen. Mark Kelly said Sunday.

Energy Secretary Wright ‘can’t predict’ when gas prices will come down amid Iran conflict

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday he cannot predict when gas prices will go down or whether they may increase further, as negotiations to end the conflict in Iran drag on.

Virginia Democrat gives profanity-laced response to Cruz’s criticism of the state’s redistricting push

A Virginia Democrat hit back at Sen. Ted Cruz after he said that the state's redistricting push was a "brazen abuse of power [and] an insult to democracy."

Los Angeles mayor’s race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is heading into a challenging reelection bid as she continues to suffer fallout from last year's devastating wildfire and ongoing criticism of City Hall on issues from street paving to homelessness.

Congress can review DOJ’s Epstein files starting Monday

Lawmakers will be able to review the Justice Department's unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files on Monday morning following criticism regarding the heavy black ink used to cover large swaths of the released documents.

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday about the U.S. talks with Iran, his office said Saturday, as concerns remain high about possible regional conflict.

Minnesota immigration operation generates over 700 legal challenges, strains federal courts

The 700-plus habeas corpus petitions mentioned in Friday's 5th Circuit detention ruling represent only a portion of the legal challenges stemming from Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, where federal courts are dealing with an unprecedented volume of immigration detention cases.

Haiti’s presidential council dissolves after rocky tenure as unelected U.S.-backed ruler remains

Haiti's presidential council stepped down on Saturday after almost two years of tumultuous rule alongside a U.S.-backed prime minister, who is expected to remain in power as the country prepares for the first general elections in a decade.

RFK Jr. recruits Mike Tyson for MAHA Super Bowl ad

Former boxing champion Mike Tyson will be seen on the big screen Sunday, promoting Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again campaign in a Super Bowl ad.

Man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill JD Vance was in possession of child sexual abuse materials: DOJ

Ohio man allegedly threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance during January visit. Federal agents also found that he had child sexual abuse materials.

A MAGA push to erase a Dem House seat is triggering accusations of fraud and violence in Utah

National Republicans are throwing money and bodies at a down-ballot initiative to try to wrest back a congressional seat in Utah. Their efforts could...

Appeals court backs Trump in major fight over detaining long-time illegal immigrants

A federal appeals court delivered a major boost to President Trump on Friday, ruling in favor of his administration's new interpretation of immigration law that would allow him to hold long-time illegal immigrants in detention while they fight their deportations.

Cheers for Team USA turn to jeers for Vance at Milan Cortina opening ceremony

American athletes received an enthusiastic welcome at the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, but the mood shifted when cameras briefly turned to Vice President JD Vance.

Immigrant whose skull was broken in eight places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked

Alberto Castaneda Mondragon says his memory was so jumbled after a beating by immigration officers that he initially could not remember he had a daughter and still struggles to recall treasured moments like the night he taught her to dance.

Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns

President Trump's second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from immigration crackdowns and lingering inflation to attacks on independent institutions and friction with overseas allies.

Trump says nuclear talks in Oman were ‘very good,’ claims Iran wants a deal ‘very badly’

President Donald Trump says Iran "wants to make a deal very badly" after indirect nuclear talks mediated by Oman reportedly show diplomatic progress.

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