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Trump's next two years could reshape the Middle East and strengthen Israel - opinion

The blue wave may have changed Washington's political landscape, but Trump still has two years to reinforce America's ties with Israel.

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend the arrival ceremony of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 28, 2026.

How the Republican midterm defeat reshapes the presidential succession battle - analysis

Texas Governor Greg Abbott hugs his daughter, Audrey Abbott, after delivering a concession speech at an election night rally during the US midterm elections in Austin, Texas, US, November 3, 2026.

Democrats notch historic governor wins in Texas, Georgia, Ohio amid midterm surge

US President Donald Trump adjusts his cap as he speaks during a midterm campaign rally at Salina Regional Airport in Salina, Kansas, US, November 1, 2026.

Democrats lead in key battleground states ahead of Senate midterms race - NYT poll


US midterm elections 2026: Four key House races that could determine control of Congress

Ahead of the US Midterm elections, here are The Jerusalem Post’s key House of Representatives races to watch.

People cast their ballots on the first day of early voting for the US midterm elections, in New York, on October 24, 2026.

US midterm elections 2026: Five key Senate races that could determine control of Congress

Ahead of the US Midterm elections, here are The Jerusalem Post’s key Senate races to watch.

Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) join hands at a More Perfect University presents Students vs Billionaires Town Hall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, US, October 26, 2026.

Talarico blames Netanyahu, not Israeli people, for devastation in Gaza

Israel has been one of many sources of disagreement among the candidates, who have sparred on issues ranging from affordability to immigration to reproductive rights.

Democratic candidate for US Senate James Talarico speaks during a rally in Houston, Texas, on September 13, 2026.

Texas A-G, Senate candidate Paxton partied in Dubai with his mistress, federal fugitives - report

This comes as James Talarico holds a slight lead over Paxton in Texas’s Senate race. If Talarico wins the race, he will be the first Democrat to hold statewide office since the 1990's.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Capitol Hill, in Washington Thursday, 4th June 2026

‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte dies at 34

His representatives told Deadline that he died in Brownsville, Texas. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed in either report.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: RJ Mitte attends a screening of "Talking To Strangers" at Fine Arts Theatre on September 30, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California; illustrative

Texas wins case forcing Galveston school district to display Ten Commandments posters in classrooms

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, had sued the school district last November after the school board voted against exhibiting the Protestant version of the Ten Commandments.

A copy of the Ten Commandments is displayed in a classroom at Bagdad Elementary School in Leander on Nov. 19, 2025.

‘Who has a say in the history children learn?’ Texas standards fight draws Laurie Cardoza-Moore

Cardoza-Moore says state education standards offer a powerful way to shape how millions of students learn about American history, Israel, antisemitism, and Judeo-Christian values.

School board members gather as the Texas Board of Education votes on various proposals, among them a new social studies curriculum and required reading lists to include Christian stories across the state’s public K-12 schools, in Austin, Texas, US, June 26, 2026.

Why is Karl Rove supporting a progressive Jewish candidate in Texas?

What did the only Jew serving in the Texas state house do to earn this distinction? It’s more about what he didn’t do: run for statewide office with a record of spewing racially charged comments.

Then-Tarrant County Republican Party Chair Bo French speaks at a rally on April 15, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas.

Texas Gov. Abbott freezes environmental permits for AI data centers in expanding state power audit

“Simply put, Texans must come first,” Abbott said in a statement. “Data centers must pay their own way, protect our grid and water, and complete the (audits)."

In an aerial view, the Stargate Oracle AI data center campus is seen on August 26, 2026 in Abilene, Texas. The Stargate Oracle AI data center will span roughly 4 million square feet and will be operated by Oracle for OpenAI.

After outcry, Texas lieutenant governor says schools should teach Holocaust books

Patrick claimed that his initiative was “focused on age-inappropriate, sexually explicit books in public school libraries," and stated that he believes students should learn about the Holocaust.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks on stage on the second day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 10, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.