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politics3 days ago•3 min saved

House Democrat Demands Records on Kushner’s Israeli Defense Ties

Rep. Robert Garcia has formally requested financial records from Jared Kushner’s private equity firm, Affinity Partners, regarding its investments in Israeli defense contractors. This move follows a CNN investigation linking Kushner’s diplomatic role to his firm’s profits from companies like Elbit Systems. Kushner’s attorney dismissed the request as ironic, citing Garcia’s own pension holdings in the same stocks, while Democrats frame the inquiry as a necessary check on presidential family profiteering ahead of the midterm elections.

via CNN|

#affinity-partners #conflict-of-interest #house-oversight-committee

geopolitics6 days ago•0 min saved

Lukoil Sale Tied to Ukraine Peace Talks

The New York Times reports that U.S.-Russia negotiations to end the war in Ukraine now include a multibillion-dollar sale of Russian energy giant Lukoil’s global assets. The deal, which requires approval from both Washington and Moscow, involves oil fields, refineries, and gas stations worldwide. Key participants include U.S. investor Todd Boehly and Middle Eastern groups linked to U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Russian President Vladimir Putin raised the proposal during a September 5 meeting, framing it as a way to demonstrate business ties with the U.S. while potentially lowering global energy prices. The transaction remains contingent on U.S. Treasury approval and lifting of sanctions, which would significantly increase the assets' value.

via The Moscow Times|

#energy-sanctions #geopolitics #jared-kushner

politics7 days ago•4 min saved

Kushner Condemns CNN Report on Israeli Defense Ties as 'Misleading'

Jared Kushner publicly criticized CNN for a report suggesting his diplomatic work in the Middle East conflicted with his financial interests. CNN’s investigation found that Kushner’s firm, Affinity Partners, holds a 7.4% stake in Phoenix Financial, an Israeli group with significant investments in defense contractors like Elbit Systems. Kushner argued the headline was misleading because the full article, hidden behind a paywall, stated CNN found no direct link between his diplomatic actions and the investments. He emphasized that Phoenix is a regulated financial institution, not a defense company, and that his firm has no role in its investment decisions. CNN stood by its reporting, while the White House dismissed the concerns as a 'tired narrative' from political opponents.

via Fox News|

#affinity-partners #cnn #conflict-of-interest

politics8 days ago•14 min saved

Kushner’s Diplomatic Role Clashes with $1 Billion Stake in Israeli Defense Supplier

Jared Kushner’s private equity firm, Affinity Partners, holds a 7.4% stake in Israeli financial group Phoenix Financial, which invests heavily in Israeli military contractors. While Kushner serves as an unpaid envoy for Gaza negotiations, his firm reaped over $340 million in profits from this investment in 2026. Critics argue this creates an ethical conflict, though Kushner maintains his diplomatic and business roles are separate.

via CNN|

#affinity-partners #conflict-of-interest #israel-defense

politics8 days ago•1 min saved

Albania to decide Kushner resort fate via environmental data, not street protests

Albanian PM Edi Rama stated that the future of a €1.4bn luxury resort linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner will be determined by an environmental impact assessment, not public protests. The project, located in the protected Zvërnec area and Sazan Island, has sparked the 'Flamingo Revolution' protests. Rama defended the investment as essential for high-end tourism, while the government promised a new transparency dashboard to publish project details. Albania assured the EU Commission the project would meet environmental standards, a critical step for its membership bid.

via Euronews.com|

#albania #edi-rama #eu-accession

world1 month ago•34 min saved

Albania’s Flamingo Revolution: Why Ivanka Trump’s Island Dream Triggered a Nationwide Protest

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s plan to develop Albania’s Sazan island and the nearby Vjosa Narta area into a $1.4 billion luxury resort has sparked the Flamingo Revolution, the country’s biggest protests in decades. Albanians oppose selling protected land to foreign investors, highlight corruption and autocratic governance under PM Edi Rama, and demand that land and nature belong to the people. The movement links this single project to broader demands for democratic reform and sustainable development, not just anti-tourism sentiment.

via Slate Magazine|

#albania #ivanka-trump #jared-kushner

entertainment1 month ago•6 min saved

Ivanka Trump Dials Up Surfing on Costa Rica Family Getaway

Ivanka Trump was photographed surfing during a Costa Rica family vacation, wearing a white long-sleeve rash guard and black bikini bottoms, and paddling on a green board as she rode waves; the outing included family members like Joshua Kushner and Karlie Kloss and follows a prior Costa Rica trip she shared from spring 2025.

via Fox News|

#costa-rica #entertainment #family-vacation

politics1 month ago•201 min saved

Jeffries defends Kushner meeting amid criticism

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended his private meeting with Jared Kushner as a high-level bipartisan discussion on issues like immigration, housing, and the cost of living, saying no concrete outcomes were achieved. He suggested he could meet with Trump aides if it serves legislative aims and reiterated his stance on addressing the affordability crisis. The exchange comes after left-leaning critics urged subpoenas or condemnation, while some Democrats voiced support. Jeffries and Kushner had previously collaborated on the First Step Act.

via CNN|

#cost-of-living #hakeem-jeffries #immigration

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Jeffries Defends Kushner Meeting Amid Backlash Over Backchannel Talks on Affordability

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries defended a private meeting with Jared Kushner, saying it was arranged at Kushner’s request and focused on the US affordability crisis, including housing and immigration. He emphasized that no one in the Trump orbit will be let off the hook as Democrats pursue accountability. The encounter drew criticism from some Democrats and Republicans, with figures like James Carville and Mike Johnson weighing in, highlighting ongoing tensions over backchannel links to the Trump era.

via The Guardian|

#affordability-crisis #backchannel-meeting #hakeem-jeffries

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Jeffries-Kushner Meeting Signals Potential Bipartisan Outreach Ahead of Midterms

Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries privately met with Jared Kushner in what reports describe as a bid to explore bipartisan avenues with the White House as the November midterms loom; talks reportedly covered housing, immigration, and the cost of living, with Jeffries urging Republicans to drop a 'my-way-or-the-highway' approach. Kushner suggested a follow-up with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The meeting underscores potential Democratic-White House cooperation should they win back the House, while Republicans dismiss the encounter and critics question Kushner’s influence.

via Al Jazeera|

#bipartisanship #hakeem-jeffries #jared-kushner

entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

Ivanka Trump catches Costa Rica waves as Malibu move buzz grows

Ivanka Trump was photographed surfing during a family vacation in Costa Rica on August 23, 2026, balancing on a blue longboard, taking a tumble but quickly returning to the waves—surfing is a long-held hobby she has practiced there. The trip comes as rumors swirl that she and husband Jared Kushner could base more of their life on the West Coast, after Malibu sightings and a Nobu Malibu night out fueling the chatter.

via HOLA|

#costa-rica #entertainment #ivanka-trump

entertainment1 month ago•52 min saved

Ivanka Trump rides Costa Rica waves as Malibu move chatter swirls

Ivanka Trump was photographed surfing in Costa Rica with her family on August 23, 2026, staying upright and smiling after a brief tumble before returning to shore. The outing comes as reports surface that she and Jared Kushner could base more time on the West Coast, with Malibu sightings fueling talk of a possible move, though surfing remains a long-time hobby of hers during family vacations.

via Yahoo|

#costa-rica #entertainment #ivanka-trump

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Jeffries and Kushner in NYC: Quiet bid for cross-aisle cooperation

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner in Manhattan to discuss potential bipartisan cooperation between Democrats and the Trump administration, including housing and immigration; the specifics were not disclosed; the encounter—first reported by The New York Times—occurs as the 2026 midterm campaign heats up and Jeffries’ ambition to become speaker looms, with past collaboration on criminal justice reform (the First Step Act) cited as common ground.

via NBC News|

#bipartisanship #hakeem-jeffries #housing

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Democrats Question Kushner-Jeffries Meeting Amid Midterm Spotlight

Democrats reacted with incredulity to a New York Times report that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner to discuss possible collaboration, a development viewed as significant ahead of midterm elections that could give Democrats a House majority and oversight powers over the Trump administration. Jeffries framed any potential cooperation around affordable, transformative policy, while critics highlighted Kushner’s financial ties to Gulf nations and pressed for documents and subpoenas; not all Democrats have taken a confrontational stance, with some, like Gretchen Whitmer, favoring collaboration with Trump.

via The Guardian|

#democrats #hakeem-jeffries #jared-kushner

world1 month ago•51 min saved

Trump's Hormuz map labels Strait a new US territory, triggering Iranian denials amid rising regional tension

President Donald Trump posted a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as a new US territory, drawing a sharp rebuke from Iran’s Kazem Gharibabadi who called the move a delusion; the moment comes amid ongoing US–Iran diplomacy, regional security concerns, and reports of a vessel being struck in the Strait, underscoring heightened tensions in the Gulf.

via Yahoo News UK|

#iran #jared-kushner #kazem-gharibabadi