Defense minister meets with Japanese counterpart and inks deal to increase cooperation on military equipment and technology as the two nations celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties

Defense minister will meet with high-ranking Japanese government and security officials, as well as with US ambassador Rahm Emanuel

White House pushes back on criticism of Biden's pick of former mayor to serve as ambassador, saying the US president's 'commitment to police reform speaks for itself'

The former Chicago mayor previously served as a congressman and as Barack Obama’s White House chief of staff

According to Washington Post, Jewish banking official and former deputy secretary of state has edged out others, including Michael Adler, who will likely be ambassador to Belgium

US preident-elect leans into previous administration's personnel and experience amid health, economic crises; progressive wing of party calls for more diversity

Jewish former Chicago mayor, who is among multiple candidates for the Cabinet position, faces opposition from progressives over cop killing of Black teenager in his city

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel -- brother of politician Rahm -- is working to get everyone in the US on the same page -- 'a page informed by science'

NJ senator also says he's ready to give a Torah sermon at any synagogue; Rahm Emanuel compliments him on his 'Yiddish'