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Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams

Senior Foreign Editor; Co-host of Worldly

    Latest articles by Jennifer Williams

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    A brief history of Islam in AmericaA brief history of Islam in America
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    Islam’s roots in America go back to the Founding Fathers.

    By Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    Trump’s “Muslim ban” is a huge gift to ISISTrump’s “Muslim ban” is a huge gift to ISIS
    World Politics

    ISIS says the US is at war with Islam. Trump just helped them make their case.

    By Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    From “shameful” to “well done”: world leaders speak out on Trump’s immigrant banFrom “shameful” to “well done”: world leaders speak out on Trump’s immigrant ban
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    World Politics

    This is not a good look for the US.

    By Jennifer Williams
    Politics
    Why Trump’s “Muslim ban” won’t stop the terrorism threatWhy Trump’s “Muslim ban” won’t stop the terrorism threat
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    Most of the terrorists who’ve carried out attacks in the US were Americans.

    By Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    Berlin’s mayor to Trump: “Mr President, don’t build this wall”Berlin’s mayor to Trump: “Mr President, don’t build this wall”
    World Politics

    Berlin Mayor Michael Müller warns Trump of the perils of building walls to divide people.

    By Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    Yes, Trump could bring back torture. Here’s how.Yes, Trump could bring back torture. Here’s how.
    World Politics

    Torture is terrible. Yet a draft of a new executive order suggests Trump might bring it back anyway.

    By Jennifer Williams and Zack Beauchamp
    World Politics
    Israel just approved hundreds of new settlement homes in East JerusalemIsrael just approved hundreds of new settlement homes in East Jerusalem
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    ”I was told to wait until Trump takes office,” the deputy mayor of Jerusalem told Israel Radio.

    By Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    Why Trump’s team invited leaders of Israel’s settler movement to attend the inaugurationWhy Trump’s team invited leaders of Israel’s settler movement to attend the inauguration
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    The new president is sending a clear message.

    By Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    Nikki Haley, Trump’s pick for UN ambassador, doesn’t sound anything like TrumpNikki Haley, Trump’s pick for UN ambassador, doesn’t sound anything like Trump
    World Politics

    In her Senate confirmation hearing, the South Carolina governor frequently contradicted Trump.

    By Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    Trump’s CIA pick just said he won’t reinstate torture — even if Trump tells him toTrump’s CIA pick just said he won’t reinstate torture — even if Trump tells him to
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    Mike Pompeo took a firm stand at his Senate confirmation hearing.

    By Jennifer Williams