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Jonathan Salant

Jonathan D. Salant

Jonathan D. Salant has been a Washington correspondent for more than 35 years and has worked for such outlets as Newhouse News Service, the Associated Press, Bloomberg News, NJ Advance Media and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A former president of the National Press Club, he was inducted into the Society of Professional Journalists D.C. chapter’s Journalism Hall of Fame in 2023.

Yashar party chairman and former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot attends an election rally at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv on Oct. 25, 2026. Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90.
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Eisenkot could help repair Israel’s ties with Democrats, former Obama official says
“It will open up some space for the Democrats, who do care deeply about the relationship with Israel, to have a more positive agenda on how to deal with Israel to counter those who just want to isolate and punish Israel,” Joel Rubin told JNS.
Nov. 9, 2026
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Gottheimer
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‘Pretty clear’ midterms were win for Dem Party, not socialists, Gottheimer tells JNS
“Given the breadth of the victory in the Senate and the House and governors’ mansions, it was a victory for team common sense,” the Jewish Democratic congressman said.
Nov. 5, 2026
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro attends the ceremonial ribbon-cutting at the new Fidelity Bank Corporate Center, in Scranton, Pa., Sept. 18, 2026. Credit: The office of Gov. Josh Shapiro.
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Shapiro, seen as potential 2028 presidential candidate, wins second term as Pennsylvania governor
The Democratic governor outraised the Republican nominee, state treasurer Stacy Garrity, by more than 90%.
Nov. 3, 2026
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Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, a Texas state representative, speaks during a campaign rally at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, on Oct. 29, 2026. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images.
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‘Real unfortunate’ US-Israel relations becoming more partisan, former Austin mayor says
Steve Adler, a Jewish Democrat, told JNS that James Talarico, Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, has views that “reflect the kind of more middle-road, more measured view,” though some Jews want him to be more pro-Israel.
Nov. 2, 2026
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Josh Gottheimer
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Whoever wins Israeli election, bonds with US won’t fray, Gottheimer tells JNS
“Our partnership transcends any one leader or political party,” the Jewish Democratic congressman from New Jersey said.
Oct. 27, 2026
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U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
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Jewish Dems face dilemma, as anti-Israel candidates gain ground in party primaries
“You’ve got the Republican Party that is obviously trending in a dangerous direction and you’ve got the Democratic Party that is trending in a dangerous direction,” a Democratic consultant and strategist told JNS.
Oct. 26, 2026
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Josh Shapiro
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Shapiro leads GOP state treasurer big in Pennsylvania gov’s race, which could have implications for 2028 presidential election
“You’ve got to win Pennsylvania to win the presidency. Presumably, if you can win Pennsylvania, you can win Wisconsin and Michigan as well,” Berwood Yost, director of the Franklin & Marshall College poll, told JNS.
Oct. 23, 2026
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US Capitol Congress
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AIPAC says it will stop endorsing, making direct political donations
“Our mission and strategy remain the same,” AIPAC spokeswoman Deryn Sousa told JNS.
Oct. 21, 2026
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A Chassidic man on a ferry viewing the New York City skyline. Credit: Caterina Pellizzer/Pexels.
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In Linden, NJ, some 40 minutes from Midtown Manhattan, growing Chassidic community at odds with local government
“I think they’re much more susceptible to being targeted if a public official wants to target them, if a community wants to target them,” Rep. Josh Gottheimer told JNS.
Oct. 15, 2026
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Cory Booker
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Booker blames Israel for ‘colossally stupid’ Iran war, GOP challenger says Trump should be tougher on ‘settlers’
“One clear issue that New Jerseyans are paying for is that Israel and the United States decided to go to war with Iran,’’ the New Jersey Democrat said in a Senate debate with Justin Murphy.
Oct. 9, 2026
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Josh Gottheimer
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At Edan Alexander Way, Gottheimer announces bills marking Oct. 7, withholding US aid until UN designates Hamas, Hezbollah
“We speak the truth about Oct. 7,” the Jewish Democratic congressman said on the street named for the last liberated, living American hostage. “We stand up to hate, wherever it rears its ugly head.”
Oct. 8, 2026
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Josh Shapiro
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Poll: Shapiro leads GOP challenger by 25 points in Pennsylvania governor’s race
“One of the country’s most popular governors gets a rousing endorsement from Pennsylvania’s likely voters in a race that looks like a rout,” Quinnipiac polling analyst Tim Malloy said.
Oct. 7, 2026
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