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.

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on board Air Force One en route to South Korea, October 29, 2025
A dog waits as people take part in early voting at a polling center in the Manhattan borough of New York during early voting for the upcoming mayoral election, on Oct. 27, 2025. The city's soaring cost of living, perhaps more than any other issue, has propelled the unlikely Democratic socialist cand

Massive turnout in first days of early voting in NYC mayoral race as new poll shows tighter contest

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gestures as he attends a "New York is Not For Sale" rally at Forest Hills Stadium, in the Queens borough of New York City, U.S., October 26, 2025.

Mamdani in 2021: Anti-Israel BDS activism brought me to socialist political movement

U.S. President Donald Trump attends an event to sign an executive order authorizing the construction of an access road to the Ambler mining district in Alaska, at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 6, 2025.

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."

(L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

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.

A supporter uses his mobile phone ahead of then-Republican presidential nominee President Donald Trump's watch party in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, November 5, 2024; illustrative.

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.

Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gestures at a campaign rally in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., October 13, 2025

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.

New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, now a NYC mayoral candidate, speaks during a news conference outside the White House to announce a hunger strike to demand that President Joe Biden "call for a permanent ceasefire and no military aid to Israel, on Nov. 27, 2023.

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

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani prepares in the green room before participating in a mayoral debate, in New York, US October 16, 2025.

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.

New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli greets supporters in a hotel ballroom at his watch party during his 2021 campaign for governor on November 02, 2021 in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

'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.

Valentina Gomez visits the Kotel plaza in Jerusalem's Old City, October 20, 2025.

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.

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at the weekly rally at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, October 11, 2025.

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.

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a mayoral debate, in New York, US, October 16, 2025.

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.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton from Massachusetts running for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2022 U.S. midterm elections.

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.

George Santos, who was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, departs after the sentencing in his criminal corruption charges at Central Islip Federal Courthouse in Central Islip, New York, U.S., April 25, 2025