US politics
While AIPAC’s critics rejoice as lobby shifts strategy, its defenders push back
Both sides see enduring influence for the pro-Israel organization as its super PAC continues operations.
Trump claims Iran is 'making up fake hits' on tankers to drive up oil costs ahead of elections
Florida man arrested for threatening life of Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz
Abdul El-Sayed Michigan US Senate campaign hires Jewish outreach director
Man who assaulted US lawmaker Ilhan Omar sentenced to 14 months in prison
Anthony James Kazmierczak pleaded guilty in May and admitted to attacking Omar because he disagreed with her progressive political views.
Hundreds of Michigan Jews pledge to vote for Abdul El-Sayed in open letter
“Some of us are enthusiastic supporters of El-Sayed,” the open letter reads. “Some of us have reservations...We understand that a vote is not a valentine; it’s a strategic chess move."
US House approves Russia sanctions bill allowing Trump tariffs of up to 100% on Kremlin partners
Notably, the Kremlin said that if Trump signed the sanctions into law, it would make it harder to reach a peace deal in Ukraine.
US VP Vance says Iran war 'will end immediately after the election'
US Vice President JD Vance says the Iran war will enter a 'different phase' after the midterms in an interview on Air Force Two.
Staunch Israel supporter Coons expected to win Delaware Democratic Senate primary handily
Coons has served nearly three terms in the Senate. He won a special election in 2010 and then went on to secure two full terms in 2014 and 2020.
US officials prepare for chaos amid concerns Trump will try use federal power to swing midterms
More than a dozen local and state election officials said they are hiring outside lawyers to prepare for potential demands by the administration for access to sensitive voting records.
Trump no longer at record low in approval rating, but Republicans losing grasp on Congress - poll
The poll showed 63% of Americans disapproved of Trump's offer made in his convention speech that he would ensure all Americans get a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of Congress.
US President Donald Trump shares his music taste with reporters in odd exchange on Air Force One
US President Donald Trump shared his taste in music with reporters during an odd exchange on Air Force One as he returned to Washington from Ireland.
Trump says US could stay in Iran and keep oil, like Venezuela deal
"We'll ultimately get out (of Iran), unless we decide to stay and keep the oil like Venezuela," Trump said, adding that the US revenue from Venezuela has "paid for the war many times."
US Rep. Tom Tiffany says he sustained minor injuries after plane makes emergency landing
US Representative Tom Tiffany and his pilot made an emergency landing on a lake in Wisconsin after their plane lost power, sustaining only minor injuries.
