Jonathan D. Salant

Sherrill win in NJ marks first time Dems have won three consecutive gov terms in over 60 years Rabbi David Levy, of the AJC, told JNS that the Jewish group looks forward to working with the governor-elect, who has been “a good partner in the work that we do.”

@MikieSherrill win in NJ marks first time Dems have won three consecutive gov terms in over 60 years www.jns.org/sherrill-win...

Despite Jewish candidate, Annapolis mayoral race has local focus, not Israel GOP candidate Bobby O’Shea told JNS that he’s not taking unsolicited advice to attack his Jewish opponent on Israel, because “I am not going to stoop to that level.”

Despite Jewish candidate, Annapolis mayoral race has local focus, not Israel www.jns.org/despite-jewi...

‘No future in my office’ for Heritage Foundation, Randy Fine says at RJC “I will be calling on all of my colleagues on the Republican side to do the same,” the Jewish congressman said.

‘No future in my office’ for Heritage Foundation, Rep. Randy Fine says at Republican Jewish Coalition confab. www.jns.org/no-future-in...

‘Clearly have antisemitism element of our party,’ McCormick says at RJC “It’s a very small minority, but we have to confront it,” the Republican senator told JNS. “It’s never in my opinion appropriate to give platform, to give license, to people who are explicitly pro-Hit...

Spent the weekend at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference in Las Vegas, where antisemitism on the right was a major topic.
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John Cleary of Pine, who survived the Kent State shootings, dies at 74 Feb. 28, 1951 — Oct. 25, 2025

John Cleary of Pine, who survived the Kent State shootings, dies at 74 www.post-gazette.com/news/obituar...

Jonathan D. Salant: 'We never thought we would live to see murder in a synagogue on a Shabbat morning' WASHINGTON — In her new book, “Antisemitism, An American Tradition,” American University professor and historian Pamela Nadell says...

My latest column for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

My latest for @opensecrets.org.
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Jonathan D. Salant: New funding means you'll still see a lot of Rep. Thompson on C-SPAN WASHINGTON — The cable channel that televises every minute that the U.S. House and Senate are in session has shored up its finances, and that means...

This week's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette column on how C-SPAN addressed its funding issues, which is good news for the Western Pennsylvania lawmaker who is on the cable channel more days than anyone else in the U.S. House.

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Gottheimer unveils three bills related to Oct. 7 “It’s hard to believe that it’s been two years,” the Jewish Democrat said outside the U.S. Capitol.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer unveils three bills related to Oct. 7.
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‘Never would have imagined,’ freed hostage says of NJ street named in his honor “Every time I see this road, I will remember not just the struggle but the love and unity that brought me back home,” Edan Alexander said.

‘Never would have imagined,’ freed hostage says of NJ street named in his honor www.jns.org/never-would-...

With Shutdown Ahead, DeLauro Blames Republican-Made "Health Care Crisis" - New Haven Independent Congress tumbles toward federal government's midnight funding deadline.

With Shutdown Ahead, Rep. Rosa DeLauro Blames Republican-Made "Health Care Crisis" www.newhavenindependent.org/2025/09/30/d...

Jonathan D. Salant: A new script to an old play as Trump, Congress near shutdown WASHINGTON — We’ve watched this play unfold several times before, but never like this. Congress once again faces an imminent deadline...

This week's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette column on the latest shutdown threat. I've covered every shutdown and every last-minute deal since 1987.

Pa. state, federal officials on high alert after Kirk assassination Pennsylvania state and federal officials are on high alert and working with local law enforcement to bolster security in the aftermath of conservative...

“There have been some members that have received death threats,” Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Butler, told me. “I haven’t seen that in our district, but I see our district as a bit of an outlier — as the way things used to be.” www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... @post-gazette.com

House Dems push to investigate deaths of Palestinian Americans by IDF, settlers They say that requests for such probes have been ignored by previous administrations, and that the policy is continuing under U.S. President Donald Trump.

Some House Democrats want investigation of killings of Palestinian Americans by the IDF or Israeli settlers. www.jns.org/house-dems-p...

Busy, Aging Bridge To Be Replaced Among the 209 Connecticut bridges rated in poor condition, the Connecticut Turnpike span across Metro North in West Haven carries more car traffic than…

www.newhavenindependent.org/article/bridge

DeLauro: This Is Theft, Not A “Pocket Rescission” WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s efforts to impound $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid drew condemnation Friday from U.S. Rep. Rosa…

Rep. Rosa DeLauro reacts to Trump's latest effort to impound congressionally enacted funding.
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Jonathan D. Salant: Black leaders push back against Trump's civil rights policies WASHINGTON — As they see their hard-won civil rights being rolled back by President Donald Trump, Black leaders and organizations say they are preparing...

My latest column for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette follows up on my earlier story on civil rights. www.post-gazette.com/opinion/gues...

Who is George Soros, and why is he an issue in Western Pa.? Republican attacks on Jewish investor George Soros are getting more scrutiny as antisemitism rises in the U.S.

George Soros has been a Republican bogeyman for years, and independent experts say the attacks mainstream the stereotype of the all-powerful Jew pulling the world’s strings.
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Jonathan D. Salant: Trump is forcing Americans to re-fight the civil rights battles of the 1960s WASHINGTON — Turn on the evening news six decades ago, and quite often the top story was the latest effort by Black Americans to abolish Jim Crow....

When I was inducted into the SPJDC Journalism Hall of Fame, Cory Booker mentioned how I grew up watching civil rights protesters on TV or reading about them on page 1. I talked to Booker, Sen. Warnock, Reps. Nikema Williams and Al Green, and others.
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Jonathan D. Salant: A U.S. invasion of Canada was once on the drawing board WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s talk about Canada becoming the 51st state isn’t the first time the U.S. has cast covetous eye on...

A U.S. invasion of Canada was once on the drawing board. This week's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette column.
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Push and pull of American Jewish voters and Israel tells part of political story “We would characterize the presidential vote preferences of Jewish voters in the last few elections as largely consistent,” Hannah Hartig, a senior researcher at the Pew center, told JNS.

Push and pull of American Jewish voters and Israel tells part of political story www.jns.org/push-and-pul...

NJ Chabad rabbi, family escape fire that destroys synagogue and Torahs The family’s escape was a “true miracle,” the Chabad stated. “But they lost everything: their home, their belongings and the heart of their community.”

NJ Chabad rabbi, family escape fire that destroys synagogue and Torahs www.jns.org/nj-chabad-ra...

Trump picks Jewish economist for Fed role Stephen Miran’s “expertise in the world of economics is unparalleled,” the U.S. president stated.

Trump picks Jewish economist for Fed role www.jns.org/trump-picks-...

FEMA hasn’t told Jewish groups which will get $94 million in security grants, lawmakers say Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, told JNS that the Trump administration’s decision “is unprecedented and completely unacceptable.”

FEMA hasn’t told Jewish groups which will get $94 million in security grants, lawmakers say www.jns.org/fema-hasnt-t...

Murphy Rakes In The Early Money Washington -- When he ran for re-election last fall, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy raised more than $15 million. He’s already raised more than two-thirds of that…

Catching up on posting some of my stories.
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Pro-Israel lobbying costs, campaign donations up in 2025, in one case by 375% “As the 2026 midterm elections approach, that increased involvement will ensure that the voice of the pro-Israel community will be heard,” an AIPAC spokesman told JNS.

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Jonathan D. Salant: Jewish Democrats want other Democrats to stop using extremist language WASHINGTON — Few groups were more loyal to the Democratic Party in 2024 than Jewish Americans. But that loyalty hasn’t always gone both ways,...

This week's column for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

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The Smothers Brothers mark their CBS firing 50 years ago NEW YORK (AP) — Getting fired from work isn't usually a cause to celebrate. But the Smothers Brothers aren't your run-of-the-mill comedians.

Remember that CBS also canceled the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour after complaints about their politics. apnews.com/article/6e2d...

Jonathan D. Salant: Let the spin about Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' begin WASHINGTON — The legislating is over. Now the messaging begins. Whether President Donald Trump’s signature legislation is really the one,...

My latest column for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Let the spin about Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' begin www.post-gazette.com/opinion/gues...

New House members saw PAC donations jump after getting committee assignments - OpenSecrets News When California Democrat Sam Liccardo ran for the U.S. House of Representatives last year, 13 percent of his political action…

The makeup of an incumbent's PAC donations depends on his or her committee assignments. www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/07...