Elections
Trump approval falls as Americans fault him on costs and Epstein case
"What we're seeing is probably the biggest test of his presidency in terms of his grip on the Republican Party," said Mike Ongstad
Iraqi PM-led coalition tops Iraq election with 46 seats, commission says
Key events in Bangladesh as Hasina sentenced to death - explainer
Thin constitution needed to stabilize the government amid political crisis - opinion
Next elections, Israel's politics of boycott against Netanyahu must end - opinion
Donald Trump sent a signed letter to President Herzog asking for a pardon for Prime Minister Netanyahu. Can Herzog pardon Netanyahu, and more importantly, can lawmakers work with him?
Israel's 2026 state budget to be brought for gov't approval on Dec. 4 amid tensions
After passing the first hurdle of government approval, the budget proposal will still need to be brought to the Knesset’s plenum for three separate readings before it is finalized.
After elections, Iraq walks a tightrope between US ties and Iran’s control - analysis
Iraq’s recent election saw 329 seats contested along sectarian lines. The outcome will impact the US-Iraq security arrangement and address the growing power of Iran-backed militias.
Iraq wraps up early voting as country braces for pivotal parliamentary elections
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani called the vote decisive for the country's long-term direction, as it comes amid political splintering, voter fatigue, and realignments among key factions.
I chose a flawed candidate over one who hates Jews - opinion
Only after our survival is guaranteed will I go back to voting on issues other than Jewish life in America.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, self-styled protector of Jews right-wing, announces run for New York Governor
Stefanik seeks to become the first Republican since George Pataki to move into the governor’s mansion in Albany.
Despite Likud boost, opposition maintains majority as Sde Teiman, MAG scandal continues - poll
Despite the chaos of the week, when asked about their feelings regarding the future of Israel, just over half the public reported feeling optimistic.
Is this next election cycle our last chance to save Israel’s future?
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Professor Dan Ben-David, a leading economist, warns that Israel’s future depends on urgent education reforms, with the next election potentially its last chance.
‘Jewish safety’ isn’t one thing. Let’s stop reducing a million NYers to a single concern - opinion
Discourse on "Jewish safety" in the NYC election is dehumanizing. A queer Jewish woman and JQY director argues that safety includes both fighting hate crimes and the freedom to be one's whole self.
Mamdani must be a mayor who protects New York's Jews, unites minorities in city - editorial
For Mamdani personally, embracing Jewish safety should be politically astute. Can Mamdani acknowledge a Jewish state? If not, we’re afraid he might be an antisemite.
Jacob Frey, Jewish mayor of Minneapolis, defeats challenger who drew Mamdani comparisons
Jacob Frey defeats Democratic Socialist opponent Omar Fateh in Minneapolis mayoral race, signaling hope for Jewish voters concerned about anti-Israel rhetoric in the Democratic Party.
