Rubio rejects rumors he may quit Trump admin. to prepare for 2028 White House bid - report
“I literally will not talk about 2028 anymore,” Rubio was quoted as saying. “I just won’t do it.”
“I literally will not talk about 2028 anymore,” Rubio was quoted as saying. “I just won’t do it.”
New York's state legislature will have a record 11 Shabbat-observant Jewish lawmakers following Tuesday's elections, as pro-Israel candidates and Democratic socialists won seats.
Newly elected Michigan senator Abdul El-Sayed found common ground with Trump on ending Israel's military aid, but pushed for a complete ban on weapons sales.
Trump defended his defense secretary following Republican midterm losses, despite reports that he is consulting advisers about Hegseth's future and considering potential replacements.
"If you'd like to argue [the war] was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost. That's at least honest," Vance wrote.
For Israel, a Democrat-controlled House and Senate may intensify congressional scrutiny of Israel's military operations in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, while threatening long-standing US support.
Trump's Iran strategy, Democratic control of Congress, and the 2028 presidential race could reshape Israel's relationship with Washington for years to come.
El-Sayed has stirred controversy throughout his campaign due to his stance on Israel, having accused the Jewish state of genocide over the war against Hamas in Gaza.
"I was a little bit surprised," Trump reflected to Fox News about the election results. "I thought that I could transfer those people into candidates."
Trump, his Cabinet officials, and political advisers are gathered in the White House East Room for a reception, watching the election results come in.
The US Justice Department announced it was sending 1,000 election monitors and observers to jurisdictions across all 50 states.