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Israel is America's 'only true Western ally,' Florida's GOP House hopeful David Burck tells 'Post'

US AFFAIRS: Florida Republican David Burck discusses Israel, Iran, campus antisemitism, and why he believes Washington must deepen its alliance with Jerusalem.

DAVID BURCK is running for election to the US House to represent Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, and is on the ballot in the Republican primary on August 18. Here, American flags are on display on the National Mall’s lawn with the US Capitol seen in the background.
US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One as he departs Reading Regional Airport in Reading, Pennsylvania, US, June 23, 2026.

Senate rejects motion to limit Trump's war power in Iran day after voting yes on similar resolution

US President Donald Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 23, 2026.

Trump slams Senate's Iran resolution as 'meaningless,' attacks its GOP defenders

Rep. Mike Lawler participates in the annual Israel Day Parade on 5th Avenue, May 31, 2026.

Pro-Israel Democrat Cait Conley to take on vulnerable Republican Rep. Mike Lawler


Trump declares he will get impeached if Republicans lose midterms, plans to meet health insurers

Trump spoke to House Republicans at the Kennedy Center, a Washington performing arts center that was recently renamed to include a mention of Trump.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump gestures as he addresses House Republicans at their annual issues conference retreat, at the Kennedy Center, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors, in Washington, DC, US, January 6, 2026.

Rep. Randy Fine’s incendiary comments on Muslims alarm many Jews, backed by pro-Israel right

The Florida Republican ignited a new round of controversy with a series of remarks about Palestinians and “mainstream Muslims” that his critics say are not just provocative but amount to “genocidal.”

REP. RANDY Fine, former gambling executive, won a special election in a deep-red district on Florida’s northeast coast.

Kennedy Center demands $1M in damages from musician after canceled Christmas performance - AP

The cancellation followed the White House’s decision last week to rename the center in honor of US President Donald Trump, the Associated Press reported on Friday.

The newly added lettering for US President Donald Trump's name is displayed at the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, US, December 19, 2025

How independent should Israel be of US weapons support as sides dive into MOU? - analysis

From the start, senior Israeli defense officials told The Jerusalem Post Israel was incapable of producing its own fighter jets, such as the F-35.

 An Iron Dome air defense missile and two F-35 fighter jets are seen superimposed over a collage of the US and Israeli flags in this illustrative image.

US House reaches bipartisan majority opposing radio performance tax

The Local Radio Freedom Act crossed a key House majority threshold, reflecting bipartisan resistance to new fees on local radio broadcasters.

 US Senate floor

US House of Representatives passes bill to expedite permitting for big energy projects

The bill lost support from clean energy advocates after last-minute changes by a small group of Republicans aimed at preserving President Trump's ability to block permitted offshore wind farms.

MIRIAM ADELSON looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks at a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 16, 2025.

US House passes Republican healthcare bill without extension of ACA subsidy

Some of the 24 million Americans who buy their health insurance through the ACA program, nicknamed Obamacare, could face sharply higher costs beginning on January 1 without action by Congress.

US Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson (R-IL) speaks as (L-R) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-IL) and House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) listen during a news conference

BBC edit of January 6 speech sparks $10B lawsuit from Trump

Trump has launched a defamation lawsuit against Britain’s BBC, saying edited clips of a January 6 speech created a false impression he incited the US Capitol attack.

The BBC logo outside the BBC Broadcasting House. November 15, 2025.

US Congress members sign letter urging Netanyahu to prevent demolition of Palestinian homes

Nearly a quarter of the members of the House of Representatives signed the letter calling the demolition orders to the village cruel, including many from the Jewish caucus.

A view of the dome of the US Capitol building, during a vote in the US House of Representatives.

US lawmakers say Israel hasn't held to account those involved in 2023 strike that killed journalist

US lawmakers accuse Israel of failing to investigate the October 2023 attack on journalists in Lebanon, which killed Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah and wounded others.

 The camera that belonged to Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah who was killed on October 13 during an Israeli strike in Lebanon.