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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
April 18, 2026, 1:07 pm
Hegseth compares media to the Pharisees, an ancient Jewish sect derided by Christians
Jews say use of term by US defense secretary has antisemitic connotations, while Christians and conservatives say the phrase likens Trump, Hegseth and US military to Jesus
By PHILISSA CRAMER
FILE - Former US secretary of transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks during a VoteVets Town Hall, May 13, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (AP Photo/Cliff Jette, File)
August 16, 2025, 6:43 am
Pete Buttigieg sharpens tone on Israel after facing backlash for supportive stance
Underscoring Democratic party’s changing attitude on Israel, ex-transportation secretary says he’d back US recognition of Palestinian state, halt to arms exports to Jewish state
By Grace Gilson
Rep.-elect Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., left, arrives for a class photo of newly-elected members of Congress on the East Front of the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP/Patrick Semansky)
August 15, 2025, 5:37 am
North Carolina Democrat spurns AIPAC, in latest sign of party’s distancing from Israel
Valerie Foushee, whose 2022 campaign was backed by AIPAC, says she won’t accept its donations in next race, as DNC weighs resolutions calling for arms embargo, Palestine recognition
By Grace Gilson
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
A noose as protesters gather on the West side of the US Capitol in Washington DC on January 6, 2021 (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP)
March 12, 2023, 11:56 am
Pence: Trump ‘endangered my family’ on January 6, history will hold him accountable
Ex-US vice president, who hasn’t yet declared 2024 candidacy, issues sharp condemnation of former boss, whom he jokes wouldn’t have known about classified docs found in Bible
By Zeke Miller and CHRIS MEGERIAN
A flight information board lists United Airlines flights, after a nationwide FAA computer outage temporarily grounded air travel, at Newark International Airport, in Newark, New Jersey, on January 11, 2023. (Kena Betancur/AFP)
January 11, 2023, 7:01 pm
Flights gradually return to skies after US air travel temporarily grounded
Airlines warn of delays as services resume following outage of crucial Notice to Air Missions System; White House says there is no immediate evidence of cyberattack
By John BIERS and Becca MILFELD
Illustrative: Southwest and American Eagle passengers jets on the tarmac, Nov. 23, 2022, at Logan International Airport, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
January 11, 2023, 2:19 pm
Flights grounded throughout US after FAA computer outage
Agency says it is working on restoring its Notice to Air Missions System that pilots must consult before flights
By Michelle Chapman
An El Al plane is seen parked at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, April 18, 2021. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
November 15, 2022, 10:00 am
El Al among six airlines fined by US for too-long delay of COVID ticket refunds
Department of Transportation says Israeli airline to pay $61.9 million to passengers on top of $900,000 penalty for delaying refunds in violation of consumer-protection rules
By AP and ToI Staff
Pete Buttigieg walks to speaks with members of the media in Plains, Georgia, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
December 16, 2020, 3:41 am
Biden taps Buttigieg for secretary of transportation, Granholm for energy
US president-elect’s former campaign rival would be first openly gay Cabinet member, add youthful dynamic to incoming administration
By MICHAEL BALSAMO, Jonathan Lemire and Thomas Beaumont
Then-Democratic US presidential candidate and former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg walks to speak with members of the media, March 1, 2020, in Plains, Georgia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
December 15, 2020, 11:25 pm
Biden to pick ex-presidential candidate Buttigieg as transportation chief
US president-elect has compared 38-year-old former South Bend mayor to his late son; Buttigieg would be first LGBT cabinet member if confirmed
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and Jonathan Lemire
Vice President Joe Biden, left, and Delaware Democratic US Senate candidate Chris Coons, right, applaud while attending a rally for the Delaware Democratic Party ticket on November 1, 2010, in Wilmington, Del. (AP/Rob Carr)
November 13, 2020, 9:33 am
Who are Biden’s potential senior appointees, and what are their views on Israel?
Some picks may hinge on whether Democrats win Senate; choices for secretary of state boast pro-Israel bonafides but rankled some by supporting Iran deal
By Jacob Magid
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris depart after the former delivered remarks in Wilmington, Delaware, on November 4, 2020, a day after US Election Day. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFP)
November 9, 2020, 3:37 pm
Biden names coronavirus advisory board, including whistleblower fired by Trump
‘I will be informed by science and by experts,’ president-elect says; advisers include scientist ousted by White House following his warnings about COVID-19, hydroxychloroquine
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Former US vice president Joe Biden, from left, former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar gesture during a Democratic presidential primary debate on February 19, 2020, in Las Vegas, hosted by NBC News and MSNBC. (AP Photo/John Locher)
March 3, 2020, 12:19 am
Biden nabs Klobuchar, Buttigieg backing on Super Tuesday eve
Following his strong showing in South Carolina, members of Democratic party’s moderate wing rally to former US VP, amid growing concerns over potential Sanders victory in primaries
By Steve Peoples, Bill Barrow and BRIAN SLODYSKO
Then-Democratic US presidential candidate and former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg walks to speak with members of the media, March 1, 2020, in Plains, Georgia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
March 2, 2020, 2:02 am
Buttigieg ends historic presidential campaign, urges unity
Barrier-breaking Democrat rose from being a small-town Midwestern mayor, becoming first openly gay candidate to seriously contend for the presidency
By Thomas Beaumont
The IRGC's Gen. Mostafa Izadi (screenshot)
March 1, 2020, 5:45 pm
Iran general on Pete Buttigieg: ‘Sad’ that gay man has chance at US presidency
Revolutionary Guards commander says Democrat’s candidacy shows ‘crisis, decadence’ of West
By ToI Staff
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