Samantha-Jo Roth

3 weeks ago | denvergazette.com | Samantha-Jo Roth

Your subscription powers local journalism. Subscribe to continue reading and get unlimited access to Colorado news you can trust. Lock in your rate today. 3 months for 99 cents Quality local journalism is essential to creating an informed and engaged public and ensuring a thriving democracy. Our community depends on our stories to make decisions about our lives, communities, and democracy. Support local journalism by subscribing today and help keep our community connected, informed, and empowered.

3 weeks ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Samantha-Jo Roth

Rep. James Comer (R-KY) subpoenaed former President Joe Biden’s physician on Thursday, compelling him to appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of an investigation into Biden’s health and who controlled the White House. The subpoena, issued to Dr. Kevin O’Connor, asked him to appear for a deposition on June 27, 2025, amid concerns the former president and his aides covered up his cognitive decline.

3 weeks ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Samantha-Jo Roth

Following a wave of recent antisemitic attacks, Jewish members of Congress and their allies say they are increasingly concerned for their personal safety. Several lawmakers told the Washington Examiner they’ve seen a rise in antisemitic threats in recent months and described heightened security measures as a necessary precaution. “I got five death threats my first week,” said freshman Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL), who took office in early April after winning a special election.

3 weeks ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Samantha-Jo Roth

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) warned Tuesday that cuts to the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights could undermine efforts to protect Jewish students amid a surge of antisemitic incidents on college campuses. During a hearing about the Education Department budget on Tuesday with Secretary Linda McMahon, Capito raised concerns about the rise of antisemitism on college campuses, citing protests at Columbia University and a lack of presence from OCR.

3 weeks ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Samantha-Jo Roth

A sharp increase in violent antisemitic incidents across the country has stoked fear, grief, and anger within the American Jewish community, leading many to question whether leaders are responding with the urgency the moment demands. In Colorado, a man set fire to a crowd with a makeshift flamethrower during a march in support of Israeli hostages, injuring 12 people.