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Attendees gather at Nationals Park in Washington DC for a pro-Israel rally organized by the Jewish Federations of North America on November 10, 2024. (Charlie Summers/Times of Israel)
November 11, 2024, 11:12 am
US politicians, hostages’ families address scant crowd at pro-Israel rally in Washington
Event to reaffirm Jewish unity, bipartisan support for Israel sees markedly low turnout in massive venue; Schumer: After Amsterdam, ‘rallies like this needed more than ever’
By Charlie Summers and JTA
Possible contenders to replace Joe Biden on the US Democratic ticket include, clockwise from top, Vice President Kamala Harris, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Colorado Governor Jared Polis is at far left. (Collage by Grace Yagel/Getty Images via JTA)
July 4, 2024, 3:24 am
Good for the Jews? Here are the candidates who could replace Biden on the ticket
While US president is still insistent he will seek reelection, discussion is underway about other possible Democratic nominees after debate debacle. Here are their Jewish stories
By Ron Kampeas
In this Thursday, May 21, 2020 photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a news conference in Lansing, Mich. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, Pool)
October 26, 2022, 9:32 pm
Far-right militiamen convicted of terror for aiding plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Ruling comes after two other militia members were found guilty of plotting to abduct Gretchen Whitmer and detonate a bomb, in protest of her COVID restrictions
By AFP
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Michigan, Oct. 8, 2020. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)
October 9, 2020, 4:31 am
13 extremists charged in plots to kidnap Michigan governor, spark ‘civil war’
Alleged scheme involved months of planning, rehearsals to snatch Gretchen Whitmer from vacation home; suspects aiming to incite uprising linked to ‘boogaloo’ group
By DAVID EGGERT and Ed White
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris talks during her first campaign organizing event at Los Angeles Southwest College in Los Angeles, on May 19, 2019. ((AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
August 12, 2020, 9:02 am
US women’s groups say they will fight sexism, ‘ugly’ attacks on Harris
Organizations primarily led by Democrats, but backed by nonpartisan groups and some Republicans, say they will shut down prejudiced, false information about Democratic VP pick
By Sara Burnett and AMANDA SEITZ
Former US vice president Joe Biden delivers a speech in Wilmington, Delaware, on July 28, 2020. (Mark Makela/Getty Images/AFP)
August 4, 2020, 11:05 pm
Biden will not announce vice president pick this week, says his campaign
Presumptive Democratic candidate previously said he would reveal his running mate at the beginning of August; selection must be made before party convention opens on August 17
By AFP
US President Donald Trump speaks at Ford's Rawsonville Components Plant that has been converted to making personal protection and medical equipment on May 21, 2020, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. (AP/Alex Brandon)
May 22, 2020, 9:45 am
Trump lauds notorious anti-Semite Henry Ford’s ‘good bloodlines’
Anti-Defamation League calls on US president to apologize for extolling American industrialist who printed copies of ‘Protocols of the Elders of Zion’ and inspired Hitler
By Eric Cortellessa
Protesters carry rifles near the steps of the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing, Michigan, April 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
May 7, 2020, 11:49 pm
As Michigan extremists protest lockdown, state’s Jews grapple with rising hate
After far-right protesters stormed the State Capitol April 30 — wearing swastikas and carrying guns — Lansing’s Jews fear what might happen at the next hate fest
By Eric Cortellessa
Halie Soifer heads the Jewish Democratic Council of America. (Courtesy of JDCA)
May 2, 2020, 12:38 pm
Jewish Dems leader calls Trump ‘depraved’ for backing armed far-right protesters
Halie Soifer says the US president emboldens extremism by calling social distancing demonstrators, some of whom were donning Nazi insignia, ‘very good people’
By Eric Cortellessa
Right-wing protestors trying to enter the Michigan House of Representative chamber are kept out by the Michigan State Police at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, April 30, 2020. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP)
May 1, 2020, 7:38 pm
Armed US protesters enter Michigan capitol to demand lockdown end
Demonstrators carry rifles and signs, including one depicting Governor Gretchen Whitmer as Adolf Hitler
By Jeff Kowalsky
US President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus, accompanied by Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
April 17, 2020, 10:31 pm
‘LIBERATE!’: Trump goads states to lift virus restrictions
US president attacks states led by Democratic governors, effectively urging further protests against lockdown rules; singles out NY Gov. Cuomo, calling him ungrateful
By Zeke Miller and Matt Sedensky
Dawn Perreca protests on the front steps of the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing, Michigan, April 15, 2020 (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
April 16, 2020, 3:52 am
Thousands protest Michigan governor’s social distance order
Some compare Gretchen Whitmer to Hitler, wave Confederate flags; governor accuses protesters of endangering themselves and the community
By AP
US President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House, Friday, April 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
April 14, 2020, 3:01 am
Trump says it’s his call when to ease virus restrictions, not governors’
US leader has been anxious to leave crisis behind him, but state chiefs say it’s not yet time to relaunch economy, and it’s not clear president has authority to force their hand
By Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller and GEOFF MULVIHILL
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressing a session at Watec in Tel Aviv, November 19, 2019 (Shoshanna Solomon/Times of Israel)
November 21, 2019, 10:54 am
Michigan eyes Israeli tech to tackle water, mobility, cybersecurity challenges
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, visiting Israel, signs agreement with Start Up-Nation Central nonprofit to pinpoint tech that can boost residents’ quality of life
By Shoshanna Solomon
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