As Trump courts the Jewish vote, his religious attacks on Jewish Democratic leaders are polarizing parts of the community. A man is charged with fatally shooting four people asleep on a Chicago commuter train. And a preview of the most exciting games of the upcoming NFL season.

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Trump repeats attacks on Jewish political leaders and votersAs former President Donald Trump tries to win over Jewish voters in key swing states ahead of the November election, his attacks on three prominent Jewish politicians and on Jews who support Democrats have led some of his supporters to accuse him of anti-Semitism.

The Trump campaign has stepped up its voter outreach efforts with the launch of “Jewish Voices for Trump.” But in public comments and on social media, Trump has also criticized Jews who support Democrats as “complete fools” and cast himself as “the best friend Israel and the Jewish people have ever had” in his condemnation of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, himself Jewish.

Several Jewish advocates, quick to point out that Jewish voters care about a range of issues beyond Israel, say Trump’s attacks are blatantly anti-Semitic. “Trump thinks he’s entitled to the Jewish vote … and when it’s not given to him, he immediately falls back on this idea of ​​the disloyal or evil Jew,” says Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the nonpartisan Jewish Council for Public Affairs.

Trump’s campaign has scoffed at the notion that her comments are offensive, preferring to dismiss Harris’s positions and rhetoric as unacceptable to Jewish voters. But even some prominent conservatives have spoken out against her remarks.

Journalist Allan Smith takes a closer look Trump’s controversial approach to attracting Jewish voters, which could prove crucial in the key states of Michigan, Georgia, Arizona and Pennsylvania.

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US blames Hamas leaders for October 7 attacks

The Justice Ministry has charged six senior Hamas leaders, including political leader Yahya Sinwar, with terrorism in connection with the October 7 attacks on Israel.

Sinwar has led Hamas in Gaza for about eight years and was named the group’s political leader after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July. Sinwar, along with the other indicted leaders, played key roles in overseeing a decades-long campaign of terrorism and committed what Attorney General Merrick Garland called the group’s “crimes.” “the most violent and massive attack ever carried out to date.”

Chicago man charged with killing 4 people asleep on train

A 30-year-old man has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in connection with the Labor Day shooting of four people sleeping on a Chicago commuter train, according to the Forest Park Police Department.

Cook County District Attorney Kimberly Foxx called the incident a “random attack.” The victims were seated apart from each other in two different train cars, according to security footage. Three of the victims died instantly and the fourth died at a hospital, authorities said.

The suspect was found on another train in the Chicago area and taken into custody with a handgun matching evidence found on the train, police said. Read more here.

Are you ready for some football?

The NFL season kicks off tomorrow night, with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Baltimore Ravens on NBC.

Some stories around the league are picking up where they left off — Christmas football is here to stay, Taylor Swift is still dating Travis Kelce — while others have taken intriguing turns: Jim Harbaugh is back, and the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders might finally have franchise quarterbacks. Sports journalist Rohan Nadkarni prepares the ground.

🏈 Favorites: Familiar faces are the favorites heading into the 2024 season, with the Chiefs, Ravens and 49ers still favored to win the Super Bowl. The Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes, who is arguably the best quarterback in the league and a winning machine heading into the playoffs. The 49ers and Ravens, meanwhile, have arguably the two most complete rosters in the NFL: they can stifle opponents defensively while being dynamic on offense.

🤫 Annoying threats: The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers are two teams to watch closely. The Lions play aggressive football and came close to making a Super Bowl appearance last season. The Chargers have an exciting but frustrating quarterback in Justin Herbert. Luckily for them, new coach Jim Harbaugh has proven that he knows how to get the most out of players at the position.

🍿 Scenarios: Which young quarterbacks will make it into the game’s elite? The Texans’ CJ Stroud and the Packers’ Jordan Love were on the verge of knocking on the door late last season, and they could start to emerge as serious playoff threats this season. And will the Buffalo Bills finally make the leap? Without Stefon Diggs, who was traded in the offseason, Buffalo is putting a lot of pressure on Josh Allen to finally lead the team to the Super Bowl.

Discover Rohan’s choices for The 10 most exciting games to watch this season.

Politics in brief

Trump on trial: A judge Trump Rejects Trump’s Latest Attempt to Advance His Bribery Case in New York in federal court. The change would have significantly delayed his sentencing, currently set for September 18.

Right to abortion: The Supreme Court allowed the Biden administration to withhold federal funds for family planning Oklahoma after the state refused to provide patients with a hotline number to get information about abortion.

Transgender Rights:More than 30 Republican leaders have filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court opposition to a Tennessee law banning transition-related care for minors.

Withdrawal from Afghanistan: A Republican-led House committee Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been subpoenaed to provide more evidence on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Staff Picks: What is the Philadelphia Corridor?

It can often be difficult to understand the nuances and complexities of the war between Israel and Hamas, but this article by Chantel Da Silva does a great job of explaining why the Philadelphia Corridor—a strip of land 9 miles long and just 100 yards wide—has become a central question in the ceasefire negotiations. Matt Grimson, Deputy Editor, Platforms

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