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All content by Ron Kampeas

Congress’ anti-Semitism task force meets with European envoys

Ron Kampeas
Published April 16, 2015

Poll: Republicans likelier to support Israel when interests diverge with U.S.

Ron Kampeas
Published April 16, 2015

Power: U.S. will ‘work closely’ with Israel, won’t count out resolution

Ron Kampeas
Published April 16, 2015

Clinton weighs loyalty to Obama with distinctions on Israel issues

Ron Kampeas
Published April 14, 2015

Senate panel approves congressional review of Iran deal

Ron Kampeas
Published April 14, 2015

ADL slams RFK Jr. for vaccines-Holocaust analogy

Ron Kampeas
Published April 14, 2015

Rubio, pro-Israel hawk, declares run for GOP nod

Ron Kampeas
Published April 13, 2015

White House to host two meetings with Jewish leaders

Ron Kampeas
Published April 13, 2015

Eric Lynn, one-time Obama campaign Jewish liaison, runs for Congress

Ron Kampeas
Published April 12, 2015

Eric Lynn, one-time Obama campaign Jewish liaison, launches bid for Congress

Ron Kampeas
Published April 12, 2015

Kerry, Sherman meet Jewish leaders to discuss Iran deal

Ron Kampeas
Published April 12, 2015

Company to drop Chabad reference following inquiry over stakeholder

Ron Kampeas
Published April 1, 2015

Is U.S.-Israel crisis a speed bump or sign of a long-term conflict?

Ron Kampeas
Published March 27, 2015

Conservative movement praises Netanyahu for regrets on Arab voting statement

Ron Kampeas
Published March 25, 2015

Schakowsky apologizes for ‘irrelevant’ reference to rival being Orthodox

Ron Kampeas
Published March 24, 2015

Schakowsky apologizes for ‘irrelevant’ reference to rival being Orthodox

Ron Kampeas
Published March 24, 2015

Obama says he won’t count out backing U.N. recognition of Palestine

Ron Kampeas
Published March 24, 2015

Why J Street hearts Jim ‘F— the Jews’ Baker

Ron Kampeas
Published March 24, 2015

White House: Looking to next Israeli government to recommit to two states

Ron Kampeas
Published March 23, 2015

Jewish Dems demand apology from Iowa’s King for questioning their faith

Ron Kampeas
Published March 22, 2015

Bipartisan bill would seed funding for civil society programs

Ron Kampeas
Published March 21, 2015

Boehner to visit Israel

Ron Kampeas
Published March 21, 2015

J Street will press Jewish groups to distinguish between Israel, West Bank

Ron Kampeas
Published March 21, 2015

Obama tells Netanyahu U.S. ‘evaluating’ options after 2-state controversy

Ron Kampeas
Published March 21, 2015

Reform, Conservative streams condemn Netanyahu’s warning on Arab ‘droves’

Ron Kampeas
Published March 20, 2015

Jewish groups look to calm post-election U.S.-Israel tensions

Ron Kampeas
Published March 20, 2015

Jewish groups look to calm post-election U.S.-Israel tensions

Ron Kampeas
Published March 20, 2015

Obama calls Netanyahu to congratulate on reelection

Ron Kampeas
Published March 19, 2015

Netanyahu: still invested in two states

Ron Kampeas
Published March 19, 2015

Sarah Palin: Netanyahu good for ‘heartland’ Americans

Ron Kampeas
Published March 19, 2015

Reports: U.S. may no longer block anti-Israel U.N. actions

Ron Kampeas
Published March 19, 2015

White House chief of staff to headline J Street conference

Ron Kampeas
Published March 19, 2015

Obama administration ‘deeply concerned’ about Netanyahu Arab comments

Ron Kampeas
Published March 18, 2015

Will Netanyahu’s campaign rhetoric cause further estrangement with Washington?

Ron Kampeas
Published March 18, 2015

Did the Obama administration drop Iran and Hezbollah from its threat assessment?

Ron Kampeas
Published March 18, 2015

Idaho state lawmaker’s attack on Hinduism draws Jewish demands for apology

Ron Kampeas
Published March 18, 2015

Wasserman Schultz opts against Senate run

Ron Kampeas
Published March 17, 2015

Christians United for Israel presses uncommitted Dems on Iran bill

Ron Kampeas
Published March 17, 2015

George W. Bush headlines largest Israel Bonds event since ’51 launch

Ron Kampeas
Published March 17, 2015

With Barbara Mikulski departing, Senate losing pro-Israel stalwart

Ron Kampeas
Published March 16, 2015

Why Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations were like bitter divorce proceedings

Ron Kampeas
Published March 13, 2015

Obama extends sanctions on Iran while noting its improved behavior

Ron Kampeas
Published March 11, 2015

Israeli role in Stuxnet reportedly stalling leaks inquiry

Ron Kampeas
Published March 11, 2015

Netanyahu favorable rating plummets among U.S. Democratic voters

Ron Kampeas
Published March 11, 2015

Black lawmakers vow to stand by Israel despite sitting out Netanyahu

Ron Kampeas
Published March 10, 2015

State Department: No comment on Netanyahu and ‘two states’ until after vote

Ron Kampeas
Published March 10, 2015

Obama: GOP senators in effective ‘coalition’ with Iran hard-liners

Ron Kampeas
Published March 10, 2015

J Street: Hillel’s Fingerhut was aware of speakers when confirming

Ron Kampeas
Published March 10, 2015

Hillel’s Fingerhut withdraws from J Street conference, citing Erekat presence

Ron Kampeas
Published March 9, 2015

Under cloud of Iran talk, AIPAC quietly courts progressives

Ron Kampeas
Published March 8, 2015

Menendez will stick with Iran bill timetable despite corruption charges

Ron Kampeas
Published March 8, 2015

Malley, Camp David negotiator, to head Middle East desk at NSC

Ron Kampeas
Published March 8, 2015

Is Bibi a mansplaining Orientalist?

Ron Kampeas
Published March 3, 2015

Sen. Robert Menendez’s rock star moment at AIPAC

Ron Kampeas
Published March 3, 2015

Rice: Inspections will continue after Iran nuclear restrictions expire

Ron Kampeas
Published March 2, 2015

Sen. Al Franken makes 6 Jewish lawmakers boycotting Netanyahu speech

Ron Kampeas
Published March 2, 2015

Al Franken makes 6 Jewish lawmakers boycotting Netanyahu speech

Ron Kampeas
Published March 2, 2015

Sherman quits Boteach Iran confab following ‘vulgar’ ad

Ron Kampeas
Published March 2, 2015

Power: Don’t politicize U.S.-Israel relations

Ron Kampeas
Published March 2, 2015

Former U.S.-Israel advisers Yaacov Amidror and Tom Donilon share tips on getting along

Ron Kampeas
Published March 2, 2015

Netanyahu to AIPAC: Congressional speech must go on

Ron Kampeas
Published March 2, 2015

AIPAC wants to talk Iran, but it can’t get away from speechgate

Ron Kampeas
Published March 2, 2015

AIPAC emphasizes Iran talks at record-breaking conference

Ron Kampeas
Published March 1, 2015

White House squeezes U.S.-Israel into two sides of a card

Ron Kampeas
Published March 1, 2015

White House vows to veto bill mandating congressional review of Iran deal

Ron Kampeas
Published March 1, 2015

Jewish groups line up to slam Boteach ad on Susan Rice

Ron Kampeas
Published February 28, 2015

Jewish groups line up to slam Boteach ad on Susan Rice

Ron Kampeas
Published February 28, 2015

Susan Rice, Samantha Power to speak at AIPAC conference

Ron Kampeas
Published February 26, 2015

Netanyahu speech straining bipartisanship ahead of AIPAC conference

Ron Kampeas
Published February 26, 2015

Win for families is Round 2 in the Israeli-Palestinian judicial wars

Ron Kampeas
Published February 24, 2015

Senate Dems ask Netanyahu for private meeting to clear bad feelings

Ron Kampeas
Published February 24, 2015

On foreign policy, Jeb Bush navigates between brother and father

Ron Kampeas
Published February 23, 2015

Saperstein’s ‘two visions’ teaching gets standing ovation

Ron Kampeas
Published February 22, 2015

Marginalizing extremists is priority as religions envoy, David Saperstein says

Ron Kampeas
Published February 22, 2015

Israeli, U.S. national security advisers meet amid tensions

Ron Kampeas
Published February 20, 2015

23 Dems urge Boehner to delay Netanyahu speech

Ron Kampeas
Published February 20, 2015

Freundel set to plead guilty to voyeurism charges

Ron Kampeas
Published February 19, 2015

Poll: Majority believe Boehner mishandled Netanyahu invitation

Ron Kampeas
Published February 19, 2015

Foundation for Defense of Democracies names award for Nisman

Ron Kampeas
Published February 19, 2015

Graham to host fundraiser around Netanyahu speech

Ron Kampeas
Published February 19, 2015

Obama administration: Israel must quit distorting details of Iran talks

Ron Kampeas
Published February 18, 2015

Buzzed by planes, sporting toupees: The ups and downs for Jews in the security services

Ron Kampeas
Published February 18, 2015

As David Cohen becomes CIA’s No. 2, Jews appear to have smoother sailing at security agencies

Ron Kampeas
Published February 18, 2015

Despite Speechgate drama, U.S.-Israel defense relations stay solid

Ron Kampeas
Published February 17, 2015

Obama officials: Claims Israel cut out of Iran loop ‘patently false’

Ron Kampeas
Published February 15, 2015

Boehner: I kept Netanyahu speech secret to stop White House from interfering

Ron Kampeas
Published February 15, 2015

Shots fired at Copenhagen synagogue

Ron Kampeas
Published February 14, 2015

Shots fired at Copenhagen synagogue

Ron Kampeas
Published February 14, 2015

Wiesel pleads with Obama, Congress, settle differences, let Netanyahu speak

Ron Kampeas
Published February 13, 2015

Poll: Americans want Obama-Netanyahu meeting, half say invite ‘inappropriate’

Ron Kampeas
Published February 12, 2015

Jewish GOPers: Include Jews as threatened group in ISIS bill

Ron Kampeas
Published February 12, 2015

Romney, Boehner, Bush to address Republican Jewish leaders

Ron Kampeas
Published February 12, 2015

More black lawmakers shunning Netanyahu address

Ron Kampeas
Published February 11, 2015

Sen. Patrick Leahy says he will stay away from Netanyahu speech

Ron Kampeas
Published February 11, 2015

ADL seeks answers on ‘clouded’ Obama officials’ response to Paris attack

Ron Kampeas
Published February 11, 2015

Obama says Iran must show ‘political will’ at talks

Ron Kampeas
Published February 9, 2015

Netanyahu says speech will go ahead as planned

Ron Kampeas
Published February 9, 2015

The little Times correction that couldn’t (make Speechgate go away)

Ron Kampeas
Published February 9, 2015

With Biden opting out, partisan row over Netanyahu speech intensifies

Ron Kampeas
Published February 7, 2015

Al-Arian, target of investigations and trial, deported to Turkey

Ron Kampeas
Published February 6, 2015
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