The Latest Breaking News from Jack Lew

Mark Cuban Refers To Zohran Mamdani As 'Trump 101,' Drawing Parallels Between Their Election Campaigns: 'This Guy Is...Telling Me He's Going To Walk On Water'

In a recent podcast, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban pointed out a striking similarity between New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump, despite their differing political ideologies.

Benzinga · Jul 15, 2025

Ex-Obama Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Sounds Alarm On NYC Under Zohran Mamdani: 'I Worry Deeply'

With Zohran Mamdani officially securing the Democratic nomination in the New York City mayoral race, centrist figures within the Democratic party, such as former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, are raising questions on the city’s future under a self-described Democratic Socialist.

Benzinga · Jul 3, 2025

Retraction of US-backed Gaza famine report draws anger, scrutiny

Report by USAID-funded network said ‘highly likely’ the threshold for famine has been surpassed in northern Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2024

Blinken report expected to criticize Israel, but say it isn't breaking U.S. weapons terms

The report sparked the most contentious internal debate in the State Department since the Oct. 7 attack, U.S. officials said.

Axios · May 10, 2024

Biden Warns Israel Not To Use Gaza Aid As 'Bargaining Chip'

US President Joe Biden warned Israel on Thursday that it cannot use aid as a "bargaining chip" in its fight against Hamas and called for an immediate temporary ceasefire in Gaza, where fears of a looming famine have multiplied.

International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024

Biden calls for ‘pause’ in Israel’s war in Gaza for the first time

US leader’s remarks mark a subtle shift in position as Washington previously rejected ‘drawing red lines for Israel’.

Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023

Senate confirms Biden ambassador to Israel as Hamas conflict continues

Obama administration alum confirmed by US Senate in 53-43 vote

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Senate acts on 'unprecedented' lack of U.S. ambassadors, spurred by Israel-Hamas war

The lack of a U.S. ambassador in Israel hobbles the Biden administration's ability to pursue its goals. The U.S. also lacks ambassadors in Egypt and other countries in the region.

WEKU · Oct 19, 2023

US senators to reportedly visit Middle East to show support for Israel

Lindsey Graham, who said he wants to see Gaza ‘levelled’, among bipartisan group expected to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt

The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023

Who is Jack Lew? Biden’s Israel ambassador nominee prepares for confirmation hearing

In September, President Joe Biden nominated longtime Washington bureaucrat Jack Lew to serve as the US ambassador to Israel

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023