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
Trump toys with the idea of renaming New Mexico to 'New America'
US President Donald Trump released a post on social media supporting the idea of changing the state of New Mexico's name to 'New America.'
US Air Force widow initially denied benefits because Iran conflict ‘not technically a war’
The widow of one of 18 US servicemen killed since the start of the war with Iran will receive partial payment after she was initially denied combat-related benefits.
Sen. Fetterman rejects former staffers' accusations of neglecting Senate duties as 'hit pieces'
The WSJ report cited interviews with former staffers who detailed how Fetterman has appeared to neglect his constituents’ concerns. In response, the senator called the report "smears."
Unlikely alliance: Bannon joins forces with Sanders, AOC over AI, data center restrictions - report
Bannon has aligned himself with Democratic progressives on the issue, setting aside disagreements over issues such as immigration, believing that it is the "defining issue" of the future.
Pro-Israel Dem. Haley Stevens says anti-Zionism has become a hate movement in America -interview
“I think that Israel is more than just a punching bag for some of the challenges that America is facing," Congresswoman Haley Stevens told the Post in an interview.
Markey, progressive critic of Israel, wins Massachusetts Democratic primary
‘We need to end the war in Iran and stop the bombing in Gaza,’ the 80-year-old incumbent told his supporters.
Massachusetts progressive Markey, a longtime Israel critic, expected to rout centrist challenger
Although polls project that Markey, a progressive stalwart, will retain his seat, this race began as a neck-and-neck battle between the old and new guard.
Vance appeals to Jewish Republicans, but doesn't address Tucker Carlson ties
Vance’s appearance came at a moment when a number of Jewish Republicans have turned against him over his reprimanding of Israeli officials and his indulgence of anti-Israel conspiracy theories.
At Jewish Republican summit, GOP casts midterms as a battle against DSA
“A Democrat majority in November is not just a political setback for our party and our movement; it is a direct threat to the Jewish community,” said the chairman of the Republican National Committee
Kalshi permanently bans George Santos over State of the Union speech bets
Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives in 2023, was also fined by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission a month ago for alleged market manipulation over the incident.
