Antisemitism

The men were shot within 24 hours, both while leaving a synagogue, with the LAPD saying "the facts of the case led to this crime being investigated as a hate crime."

Nearly half of American Jewish respondents approved of President Joe Biden’s response to antisemitism; 56% disapproved of Congress' record in that regard.

The US president says that antisemitism has been a part of his education since his father instilled in him the promise of “never again” to the “horrors of the Shoah” at family dinners.

Kevin McCarthy repeats promise to boot congresswoman with history of antisemitic comments from influential committee.

Swift action comes after Jewish advocacy groups flag the offensive definition to Google and demand an explanation.

Speaking to guests gathered for a reception at the White House, the US president says “silence is complicity,” and adds that it’s imperative that hate, violence and antisemitism are condemned by the nation.

Recognition of martyrdom would permit the couple to be beatified, the last formal step before possible sainthood.

"We look forward to working with advocates, civil rights leaders, civil society and members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to continue countering the scourge of antisemitism," says White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

"Antisemitism is dangerous, " Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, who is Jewish, says. "We cannot normalize this. We all have an obligation to condemn these vile acts."

Senior Biden administration officials are set to meet with US Jewish leaders on Wednesday.