Democratic Senate candidate El-Sayed’s mother worked for Hamas, Taliban-linked group
Abdul El-Sayed’s mother worked for the Islamic American/African Relief Agency, which the US Treasury designated in 2004 over ties to terrorist financing.
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US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, doubled under presidents Trump, Biden
'This is not moving': Trump presents White House construction projects in bid for modernization
After primary wins, two pro-Israel candidates will battle for Florida's governor's office
Republican redistricting tests the strength of Florida’s pro-Israel Democrats
Among these solidly blue districts are those where veteran Democrats, Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Lois Frankel, are competing on Tuesday.
Pentagon demands audit of 30 universities, investigating Russian, Chinese, Iranian research ties
The Defense Department did not publicly list the 30 US schools to be reviewed for suspected ties to 130 research institutes based in Russia, China, and Iran, including civilian universities.
Florida congressional race set between anti-Zionist democratic socialist, staunch Israel supporter
The race offers a test of whether the Democratic Party’s progressive insurgency can extend to a district that includes Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Miami Beach, and an electorate that is 25% Jewish.
Trump approval drops as majority of Americans fear prolonged Iran conflict - poll
After returning to the White House last year with just under half the country approving of his presidency, Trump's popularity this year took a hit after he ordered strikes on Iran.
Minnesota’s Democratic nominee is an Israel critic, but she is not El-Sayed 2.0
During the lead-up to the primary, Flanagan was vocal about her opponent Craig’s support from the pro-Israel lobby, calling her “AIPAC’s candidate.”
'Profoundly corrupt': Trump faces lawsuit after selling early access to Truth Social posts
The complaint filed in Manhattan federal court by the Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation challenges Truth API, a feed offered by Trump Media & Technology Group.
Trump administration set to spend $900 million on White House construction projects - report
Instead of securing money directly from Congress, the administration has gathered funds from other agencies and private donors and directed them to an account for routine maintenance.
AIPAC-backed candidate John Larson defeated in Connecticut Democratic primary by Luke Bronin
The pro-Israel lobby group is increasingly viewed as politically toxic in Democratic primaries across the country, with several progressive candidates notching victories after opposing it.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaves position to spend time with family
"Serving as the White House Press Secretary over the past year and a half has been the honor and adventure of a lifetime," Leavitt said in a post on social media site X/Twitter.
Senators press Rubio, Bessent on lack of counter-evasion sanctions on Russia
The US last imposed major sanctions on Russia in October 2025, when the Treasury Department targeted Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil.
