US politics
Stephen Miller tightens White House lobbyist access rules days after becoming chief of staff
New White House chief of staff Stephen Miller requires prior approval for lobbyist meetings on administration policy, tightening oversight of access.
Vance weighs skipping 2028 run after post blaming Iran war for GOP losses angers Trump - report
Palestinian American writer Ahmed Moor launches 2028 bid for Pennsylvania Senate seat
Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate, raising concerns over future US military aid to Israel
Army sentinel rebukes Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth's group for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Immediately after the laughter, the sentinel moved toward the group and, from a distance, shouted toward them: "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times."
Twelve US senators seek to block expanded defense and intelligence cooperation with Israel
The senators argued that the proposed provisions would deepen Washington’s technological and intelligence ties with Israel at a time when Israel's actions were at odds with US interests.
Jewish Democratic support weakened slightly in midterms - poll
The survey from the Jewish Electorate Institute, a nonpartisan think tank that often works with Democrats, was the latest data pointing to simmering Jewish discomfort with the party.
Most Americans want new Democratic Congress to end Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Large majorities of both political parties said it was important for Trump to make an effort to work with Democrats and for Democratic leaders in the new Congress to try to work with the president.
Democrat Jon Ossoff's midterm success suggests new age of US-Israel relationship
When Ossoff emerged triumphant on November 3, the ADL offered him congratulations - despite denouncing other victorious Israel critics.
Trump says ‘a great dislike’ for Israel was factor in Republican midterm losses
US President Donald Trump linked Republican midterm losses to opposition to the Iran war, rising gas prices, and growing anti-Israel sentiment among Americans.
Trump alleges US midterm election was dishonest, despite previous acceptance of Democrat victory
"Does anybody really believe that this 'Election' was honest," Trump wrote in his post, questioning how pre-election polls could have been so wrong.
Laura Loomer made political posts for pay without disclosing, ex-Trump aide claims - report
Former Trump campaign aide Alex Bruesewitz and two others said in a 'Washington Post' report on Saturday that they paid Loomer for posts on X; she disputes their accounts.
Rubio warns top staff against conflicts of interest as Republicans look to 2028
The meeting followed the high-profile resignation of US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after news reports raised concerns that she sold access to Trump administration officials.
Democratic socialist Raman elected Los Angeles mayor in upset over Bass
Raman has largely embraced comparisons to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who was elected a year ago, while rejecting the idea that she is simply a West Coast replica.