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
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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."
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.