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.

Activists picket US Rep. Haley Stevens' suburban Detroit office to protest her acceptance of campaign funding from AIPAC, in Farmington Hills, Michigan on Nov. 10, 2025.
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House en route to Iowa, in Washington, DC, US, October 22, 2026.

Trump claims Iran is 'making up fake hits' on tankers to drive up oil costs ahead of elections

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) speaks during a news conference on "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" (UAP) outside of the U.S. Capitol Building on June 09, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Florida man arrested for threatening life of Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

Abdul El-Sayed Michigan US Senate campaign hires Jewish outreach director


AIPAC to stop officially endorsing US political candidates following criticism

The decision comes after several pro-Israel politicians became the target of significant criticism following the group's endorsement of them, Jewish Insider reported.

A VISITOR holds an AIPAC folder in an elevator in Rayburn House Office Building on March 12, 2024 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

I’m not Left or Right. I’m Up: Time to look beyond political labels - opinion

Whenever an election approached, everyone wanted to know: Who are you voting for? “I can’t vote,” I would answer. “I’m Canadian.” I loved being neutral.

People vote in Jerusalem on election day, March 2, 2020.

Abdul El-Sayed faces Michigan Senate race controversy over Hamas remarks by Democratic activist

A hidden-camera investigation has sparked controversy in Michigan's Senate race over claims involving Hamas and foreign donations, with Abdul El-Sayed's campaign rejecting the activist's allegations.

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

Mike Rogers says his opponent Abdul El-Sayed is ‘anti-Jew.’ Do Michigan’s Jews agree?

Rogers, told JTA that Israel is “the best ally we have in the Middle East. They have Western values baked into their political system.”

Mike Rogers, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, poses during an interview at a Tim Horton's in Walled Lake, Mich., Oct. 20, 2026.

Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to punish Trump ahead of US midterms, officials say

Tehran analyst Saeed Leylaz said that, by prolonging the talks, "Iran is influencing the US election without taking any unlawful action."

US President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana, US, October 14, 2026.

Trump warns US will 'burn' like France if Democrats win at rally in Kansas

In a new addition to his stump speech, Trump pointed to widespread protests in France as a scenario that could erupt in the United States unless Republicans win.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in support of Republican US Senate reelection candidate Roger Marshall (R-KS) in Park City, Kansas, US, October 19, 2026.

'Israel is not our friend': Michigan's El-Sayed doubles down on anti-Israel stance

“An ally that takes your money to push you into wars you shouldn’t be fighting is not an ally,” he argued.

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

Boulder may elect a mayor who won’t say whether Israel should exist

Between a war in Gaza and a firebombing at home, a local city council finds itself mired in geopolitics.

City council member Taishya Adams, left, speaks with US Rep. Joe Neguse at a ceremony for Colorado's first Toni Morrison Society Bench installation in Boulder on Feb. 16, 2026.

Approval rating for Trump, Republicans falls to record low of 31% as midterms near - poll

Democrats held the the widest advantage over the current election cycle, according to the poll, bolstering hopes of seizing control over the US House of Representatives and US Senate.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Butler High School in Vandalia, Ohio, US, October 3, 2026.

Trump's approval drops to new record low as Iran war shakes US economy - poll

At 33%, Trump’s approval rating sank eight percentage points from a year ago, falling below any level recorded during his first and second terms as president.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally to support Republican House of Representatives candidate Ed Gallrein and Senate candidate Andy Barr, at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, Kentucky, US, October 17, 2026