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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.

U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
U.S. News
Some but not all AIPAC-backed candidates win Illinois primaries
“Campaigns defined largely by opposition to AIPAC, our members and the values we represent continue to fall short on election night,” the pro-Israel group said.
Mar. 18, 2026
Jonathan D. Salant
Baseball
U.S. News
Team Israel hopes its improvement at WBC draws more interest in team in future
Mar. 12, 2026
Jonathan D. Salant
Baseball
U.S. News
Team Israel wins again, surpasses prior records though it won’t advance in World Baseball Classic
Mar. 11, 2026
Jonathan D. Salant
Gottheimer
U.S. News
‘Outrageous, shameful’ NJ Assembly won’t adopt IHRA Jew-hatred definition, Gottheimer says
“No more delays,” the congressman told JNS. “Our Jewish communities deserve better.”
Jun. 25, 2025
Jonathan D. Salant
Nova Exhibit Washington
Features
‘Each of these faces has a story’: Nova show opens in DC
“This strengthens the Jewish community here—that we are not afraid to come and show who we are,” Oct. 7 survivor Noa Beer told JNS.
Jun. 16, 2025
Jonathan D. Salant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets in his office in Jerusalem with U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), July 3, 2023. Photo by Haim Zach/GPO.
U.S. News
Gottheimer’s pro-Israel stance may have had role in his NJ gubernatorial primary loss, expert says
“It clearly wasn’t a major issue in terms of the rhetoric, but it doesn’t mean voters didn’t consider that issue at the polls,” Ashley Koning, of Rutgers, told JNS.
Jun. 11, 2025
Jonathan D. Salant
Vigil Capitol
U.S. News
‘Dangerous time to be a Jewish American,’ House speaker says at vigil for Israeli embassy staffers
“Where is the outrage for these two young victims?” Rep. Mike Johnson said. “We must stand up and protect our Jewish brothers and sisters.”
Jun. 10, 2025
Jonathan D. Salant
Jewish star window
U.S. News
House GOP proposal for nonprofit security ‘far cry’ from what’s needed, Orthodox Union says
“Jewish communities are facing a real crisis with a real set of threats, and Congress must respond with real action,” Nathan Diament said.
Jun. 10, 2025
Jonathan D. Salant
US Capitol Congress DC
U.S. News
House passes bipartisan resolution decrying Jew-hatred by wide margin
“If Jewish Americans can’t walk freely in Boulder, or work safely in D.C. or celebrate Passover in their own homes without fear, then we indeed have failed as a nation,” said the resolution’s chief sponsor, Rep. Jeff Van Drew.
Jun. 9, 2025
Jonathan D. Salant
Capital Jewish Museum
Israel News
Capital Jewish Museum reopens with victims on the minds of DC Jews
“We will not allow hate to silence our commitment,” said Chris Wolf, president of the museum’s board of directors.
May. 29, 2025
Jonathan D. Salant
Memorial candle light flame
Israel News
AJC holds online memorial for murdered Israeli embassy staffers
“All of us must do what we can to fight antisemitism, to make this a turning point, to make the world understand we will not accept this as normal,” said Ted Deutch, the CEO of the American Jewish Committee.
May. 23, 2025
Jonathan D. Salant
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