US politics
Trump says US law blocks bid for a third presidential term
When previously asked if he would consider running for vice president in 2028, he dismissed the idea as "too cute," despite US law allowing him to do so.
Massive turnout in first days of early voting in NYC mayoral race as new poll shows tighter contest
Mamdani in 2021: Anti-Israel BDS activism brought me to socialist political movement
Donald Trump rules out running for US vice presidency in 2028, teases third term
‘I am not done’: Former VP Harris signals return to politics, slams Trump as ‘authoritarian’
The White House responded to Harris’s comments, stating that “the American people don't care about her absurd lies."
Violence, racism, and Nazi praise: The dark side of US political group chats - analysis
Leaked messages from politicians and aides across parties reveal racist, antisemitic, and violent rhetoric, sparking outrage and resignations nationwide.
As thousands of rabbis sign anti-Mamdani letter, others decry mounting ‘red lines’ among Jews
Jewish community leaders from across the country expressed worry that political partisanship may cause unnecessary divisions at a time when the Jewish people need to unite.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to back Zohran Mamdani
The report comes only a day before early voting opens and one source said Jeffries would formally announce his backing on Friday afternoon.
Ditch anti-Zionism, stop slandering Israel, NYC rabbi says to Mamdani - interview
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch urged New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to abandon positions that were geared toward delegitimizing and dismantling Zionism and Israel
NJ Republican nominee aide said he wouldn't take 'money from Jews'
The Republican nominee for New Jersey governor has come under scrutiny after one of his aides said he wasn’t “taking money from Jews” at a campaign event.
'Let the fireworks begin': Quran-burning Texas politician looks on as IDF strikes in Gaza
In a Monday post on X/Twitter, Valentina Gomez, a Republican vying for Texas's 31st Congressional District, posed at the Gaza border with popcorn and filmed blasts inside the enclave.
Released hostages meet with US envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner
On Tuesday, several recently freed Israeli hostages met in Tel Aviv with US Special Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff and former senior White House adviser Jared Kushner.
Mamdani would disgrace NYC with refusal to condemn terror, only shows animus to Israel - editorial
Three weeks before the election, Mamdani’s true colors are there for everyone to see. His words reveal not nuance but animus toward the Jewish state.
Massachusetts congressman returns AIPAC donations, refuses further support
AIPAC emphasized that its member base was made up of American citizens - Republicans, Democrats, and independents - who wanted to advance policies that strengthened US-Israel ties.
Trump commutes prison sentence of former lawmaker George Santos, orders him released
Santos published a "passionate plea" to Trump after previously pleading guilty to charges of fraud and identity theft.