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TIME names Netanyahu among 2026 Most Influential, calls his post-Oct. 7 comeback bigger than Trump
TIME editor-at-large Ian Bremmer wrote that the PM "once faced the political wasteland" after Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre, but has now engineered a "political comeback" that "may have exceeded Trump's."
Most American Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds
Gavin Newsom says he regrets using the word ‘apartheid’ to describe Israel
Grapevine, March 20, 2026: A legislative battle against Jews
Jews were beaten in San Jose because politicians chose to demonize them - opinion
A witness said the attackers moved with deliberate, focused fury.
Gavin Newsom says some ‘appropriately’ call Israel an ‘apartheid state’ while questioning US aid
During the conversation, while suggesting that Israel’s alleged influence over the United States’ strikes in Iran was “pretty damn self-evident,” Newsom took aim at Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Antisemitism emerges as a defining issue in 2026 California governor’s race
Eric Swalwell, Antonio Villaraigosa, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, and Steve Hilton competed to present themselves as the strongest defender of Jewish safety at LA's gubernatorial forum on Thursday.
Gavin Newsom says he never has and ‘never will’ take money from AIPAC
Newsom, widely believed to be running for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, was offering a clear sign that he is aiming to appeal to a voter base that is increasingly critical of Israel.
'Made California a better place': Rob Reiner, Jewish-American actor, director dead at 78
Like the greatest American-Jewish funnymen, Reiner used humor to make light of situations that could have been dark and depressing.
Trump administration sues California over new redistricting maps
US Attorney General Pam Bondi, in a statement, said, “California’s redistricting scheme is a brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the democratic process.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is considering 2028 US presidential run
Newsom has made some moves this year to test the waters for a potential presidential run and has gained prominence within his party in confronting US President Donald Trump on a range of issues.
California creates new office to combat antisemitism in public schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to create a statewide office to combat antisemitism in K-12 settings.
California governor signs controversial antisemitism bill that sets up first-in-the-nation measures
“California is taking action to confront hate in all its forms,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom.
California lawmakers approve narrowed bill targeting antisemitism in schools
If enacted, California would become the first state to create a statewide antisemitism prevention coordinator for public schools.
