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Social activist Omri Ronen joins The Democrats Party ahead of 'fateful' Israel elections

I cannot sit on the sidelines and hope things will turn out well,” Ronen said.

 Social activist Omri Ronen joins The Democrats Party, February 16, 2026.
US President Donald Trump arrives at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, February 9, 2026.

Democratic-led states seek to block Trump administration from ending public health funding

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference at the New York City Office of Emergency Management, as a major winter storm spreads across a large swath of the United States, in Brooklyn, New York City, US, January 25, 2026.

Mamdani calls for 2% tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), flanked by House Republican leadership and activists, speaks during a press conference after the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act, DC, USA

US citizenship to be required for midterm voters, according to new bill


The Clooneys and the politics of human rights shaping US foreign policy - opinion

George and Amal Clooney’s human rights advocacy could be influencing US foreign policy on Israel more than is realized.

US President Joe Biden, flanked by US Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaks after negotiators reached a phased deal for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, during remarks at the White House in Washington, US, January 15, 2025.

Fetterman hails Trump’s Gaza deal on Fox News, says Nobel possible ‘if this sticks’

“It’s entirely appropriate to celebrate this,” Fetterman said, thanking “God this terrible war is going to end and these poor souls kept underground for over two years can come back home.”

 El senador John Fetterman y su esposa Gisele Barreto Fetterman se reúnen con el primer ministro Benjamin Netanyahu y su esposa Sara en Jerusalén, el 19 de marzo de 2025.

Trump freezes Chicago transit funding, targeting Democratic areas in shutdown

The administration has now frozen at least $28 billion in funding for Democratic cities and states, escalating Trump's campaign to use the power of the US government to punish political rivals.

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures on the day he attends an event hosted by America250 in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., July 3, 2025.

US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington

This is the 15th US government shutdown since 1981.

A view of the US Capitol building a day before a partial government shutdown is scheduled to take place, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 30, 2025.

True friends never remain silent: Why J Street is wrong about the Democratic Party - opinion

Nadav Tamir, executive director of J Street-Israel, characterized the Democratic Party as "our true friends."

US REP. Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat, holds a sign that reads ‘Guilty of Genocide’ as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress last year. Even before October 7, 2023, the progressive wing of the Democratic Party was trash-talking Israel, says the writer.

Our true friends in the US are in the Democratic Party - opinion

Republicans, in contrast, are narrowing their definition of what falls in America’s interests, abandoning the defense of allies and the free world.

US SENATE Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters at the Capitol in July. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyanu has insulted leaders like Obama, Biden, Harris, and Schumer, who’ve made clear that their criticism is directed not at Israel itself, but at its leadership, the writer argue

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor

Kathy Hochul said she reached her decision after months of conversations with Zohran Mamdani, which gave her confidence that overrode their “disagreements.”

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani looks on during National Night Out at the NYPD's 78th Precinct in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

Israel must act now to restore bipartisan support, because we cannot rely solely on Trump - opinion

Although polls show a steady decline in support for Israel among Democrats and Republicans alike, including evangelicals, this shows that presidential support alone is insufficient.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in March. ‘Trump is with us’ is important, but it is not enough, says the writer.

Trump’s hometown conundrum deepens amid NYC mayoral race - opinion

President Donald Trump said he is working hard to prevent Zohran Mamdani from moving into Gracie Mansion.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff attend the men’s final of the US Open tennis tournament in Flushing, NY, on Sunday. Trump was loudly jeered and booed, notes the writer.

'Another wonderful secret': House releases contents of Epstein 'birthday book', other records

The House Oversight Committee released Epstein's will and entries from his address book, but comittee Democrats released images of a lewd birthday card reportedly penned by Trump.

 Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) holds up a photo of US President Donald Trump with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a meeting of the the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to markup a resolution and report to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress, January 10, 2024; illustrative.