US politics

'Flip the circuit breaker': Obama attacks Trump administration to boost Democrats in Michigan

We have never seen a president excel in straight-up grifting, on your dime, like this," Obama said. "Never seen a president so intent on selling favors like this..." said the former president.

Former President Barack Obama speaks at a “Get Out the Vote" rally in support of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on October 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
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.

While AIPAC’s critics rejoice as lobby shifts strategy, its defenders push back

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


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

Trump mocks popularity of the name Mohammad, says 'nobody wants to be president' in Iran

"Iran is the only country where nobody wants to be president," Trump said, then pretended to ask several people named Mohammad whether they wanted the job.

US President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Dalton, Georgia, US October 16, 2026.

Trump weighs pursuing action against Clinton, Obama if Democrats renew impeachment efforts

Trump claimed to possess damaging information about Clinton, Obama, Biden, and three other Democrats, suggesting he could act against them if Democrats launch a third impeachment effort.

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a Rose Garden lunch at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 15, 2026.

White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from role, official says

Zacharia admitted that she hadn't passed the California bar exam during an interview with Fox News's Sean Hannity on Thursday night.

A screengrab from "Fox and Friends First" shows Katie Zacharia weighing in on legal matters as an "attorney" on August 31, 2026.

Talarico blames Netanyahu, not Israeli people, for devastation in Gaza

Israel has been one of many sources of disagreement among the candidates, who have sparred on issues ranging from affordability to immigration to reproductive rights.

Democratic candidate for US Senate James Talarico speaks during a rally in Houston, Texas, on September 13, 2026.

Ossoff, Collins face off over white nationalism, Epstein, El-Sayed, and Hasan Piker

Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff's opponent, Republican Rep. Mike Collins, seeks to unseat Ossoff in a race that could help determine which party controls the Senate.

Democratic Senate candidate, US Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) speaks during a campaign event at the Georgia Theater on September 13, 2026 in Athens, Georgia.

Trump antisemitism official to visit Michigan synagogue weeks before midterms, backed by ZOA

The US Justice Department touted the event on its website with a link to a Zionist Organization of America registration page that solicits donations to become an event co-sponsor.

Leo James Terrell speaks during a reception honouring Black History Month, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 20, 2025

Texas A-G, Senate candidate Paxton partied in Dubai with his mistress, federal fugitives - report

This comes as James Talarico holds a slight lead over Paxton in Texas’s Senate race. If Talarico wins the race, he will be the first Democrat to hold statewide office since the 1990's.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Capitol Hill, in Washington Thursday, 4th June 2026

Iran's 'soft war': How Tehran turned antisemitism into a weapon against the West

The report said Iran has helped bring claims of Jewish control over American foreign policy into the mainstream, allowing such narratives to spread without continued Iranian involvement.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, US, September 24, 2026.

Musk donates $276 million to Republicans, becomes biggest supporter ahead of US midterms - report

Of the large third-quarter donations, $158 million went to the Senate Leadership Fund, the super PAC set up to help elect Republicans to the Senate.

Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk attends a press briefing held by US President Donald Trump with AI executives following a meeting on artificial intelligence, outside the West Wing of the White House on September 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.