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Vance Defends Approach to Antisemitism in Remarks to Jewish Conservatives

In private remarks, Vice President JD Vance explained why he engages with some influencers accused of antisemitism. He also urged the audience to help articulate why a strong relationship with Israel is in America’s interest.

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Vice President JD Vance at The White House in July.

Mansour Abbas Recruits Yoav Segalovitz to Join Raam Party in Israeli Election

1 September 2026 at 01:08
Mansour Abbas has recruited a Jewish lawmaker best known for reducing the crime rate in Arab cities. Could that be enough to get Mr. Abbas a seat in the next government?

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Mansour Abbas, right, and Yoav Segalovitz arriving for a news conference in Nazareth on Monday.

IRS Audit Revenue Has Plummeted Under Trump, Watchdog Finds

31 August 2026 at 22:29
The I.R.S. lost roughly a quarter of its employees since President Trump took office, hampering the agency’s ability to conduct audits.

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President Trump has moved to reduce the size of the federal work force in his second term, including at the Internal Revenue Service.

For Nepal’s Young Leader, Flood Recovery Will Be a Herculean Task

Prime Minister Balendra Shah, 36, rose to power this year on the back of youth anger with graft and mismanagement. His fledgling government now faces a huge test.

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A swollen river in Devighat, Nepal, on Sunday after floods caused by a glacier breaking in the Himalayas.
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