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US DOJ launches investigation into news networks for possible antitrust violations in TV pool

BY IDAN KWELLER — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:48:32 GMT

The investigation concerns the television pool, a longstanding arrangement under which ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, and NBC share responsibility for filming presidential events and distributing footage.

Kamala Harris's husband, Democrat donors privately oppose another presidential run - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:08:55 GMT

Doug Emhoff reportedly opposes another Kamala Harris presidential campaign, while Democratic donors question her prospects as she weighs a 2028 bid.

Trump takes suit against Hillary Clinton over 2016 election to Supreme Court

BY REUTERS — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:05:07 GMT

Trump filed his appeal after a federal judge dismissed the case and imposed nearly $1 million in sanctions on him and one of his lawyers for bringing a "frivolous" suit.

USS Lincoln sailors reunite with families after 322 days abroad

BY ASHER SMITH — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:52:49 GMT

The carrier arrived at US Naval Air Station North Island to cheers from family members and friends who had gathered to welcome the crew home after nearly 11 months away.

Is it legal for the US to livestream the Fort Hood shooter's execution? - explainer

BY REUTERS — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:11:46 GMT

The Pentagon's plan to broadcast Nidal Hasan's execution would break a century of US precedent. Here is what the law says about the public executions and death by firing squad.

Vance says he does not know whether execution of Fort Hood gunman will occur

BY REUTERS — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:10:15 GMT

Several Republican lawmakers criticized the move championed by Hegseth, while former US officials said a livestream of the execution would hand terrorists 'free propaganda.'

Trump envoy kept financial ties to firm behind $15 billion Hormuz-bypass oil pipeline plan

BY REUTERS — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:46:54 GMT

Barrack, US presidential special envoy to both Iraq and Syria as well as Ambassador to Turkey, has a longstanding business relationship with TI Capital and its founder Ziad Ghandour.

Mamdani says he was ‘proud to attend’ October 7 vigil where protesters called him a ‘traitor’

BY JOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:30:04 GMT

Mamdani was “proud to attend last night’s vigil, as I did last year, to listen to testimonies from family members of those who were killed on Oct. 7, and those who’ve been killed in the years since."

Major US news outlets to ask federal judge for extension to protection from White House ban

BY REUTERS — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:34:36 GMT

Trump’s revocation of the outlets’ access for publishing what he said was “FAKE NEWS” was the latest escalation of his pressure campaign against media coverage he dislikes.

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro, challenger Garrity remain aligned on Israel in midterm debate

BY SHARON UDASIN/ JTA — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:05:39 GMT

Although the candidates shared similar perspectives on Israel during Wednesday’s debate, they clashed on numerous other topics, including the death penalty, voter identification, taxes, and tariffs.

US Secretary of State Rubio applies classical Greece’s lessons to modern political decisions

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:41:27 GMT

Today the West is at a crossroads. “The next decade and the decisions we make will write the story of the next century," Rubio explained.

'Let 'em take out Los Angeles': Trump sparks fury after barb suggesting Iran destroy LA, San Diego

BY REUTERS — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:23:09 GMT

"It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, for keeping our country safe. They could take out a city. Let 'em take out Los Angeles, let 'em take out San Diego," Trump said.

Former president Obama to join Michigan Senate nominee El-Sayed on campaign trail in Detroit

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:21:24 GMT

Abdul El-Sayed announced an October 24 campaign appearance with Barack Obama in Detroit, as Michigan’s Senate race divides Jewish voters.

Dennis Hastert, former US House speaker and admitted child molester, dies at 84

BY REUTERS — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:34:13 GMT

Hastert, sentenced in April 2016 to 15 months in prison for bank fraud for trying to cover up payments to keep his molestation secret, died at his home over the weekend due to natural causes.

Democrats projected to keep House majority as GOP turnout lags, CBS poll finds

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:17:49 GMT

The GOP vote may be affected by the cost of living, the CBS report claimed, noting that Republicans were less likely than Democrats to say they would definitely turn out.

Texas wins case forcing Galveston school district to display Ten Commandments posters in classrooms

BY SHARON UDASIN/ JTA — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:15:08 GMT

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, had sued the school district last November after the school board voted against exhibiting the Protestant version of the Ten Commandments.

Trump announces new 'Super Intelligence Force' to build US's AI technology dominance

BY ASHER SMITH — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:33:36 GMT

Trump said the inaugural force will coordinate among consumers, AI companies, the US government, and religious groups, in a Truth Social post.

US Senate unanimously passes bipartisan resolution honoring American October 7 victims

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:44:18 GMT

The resolution, S.Res.938, lists out 40 of the 46 Americans killed on October 7, as well as the seven hostages who were successfully freed alive from Hamas captivity.

US judge finds law criminalizing noncitizen voting unconstitutional

BY REUTERS — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:11:08 GMT

Leibowitz wrote that under the US Constitution, only states can set voter qualifications, not Congress. Every state requires US citizenship to vote.

Trump announces 32-day campaign across US as Republicans struggle ahead of midterms

BY REUTERS — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:57:24 GMT

The elections will decide whether Republicans retain control of the US House of Representatives and the Senate or whether Democrats gain the power to shape Trump's final two years in office.

US Supreme Court allows Trump to continue deportation policy after judge labels it unlawful

BY REUTERS — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:48:01 GMT

The court has a 6-3 conservative majority. Its three liberal justices dissented from the decision to let the deportations immediately resume pending the final outcome of the litigation.

CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block against Trump's White House press ban

BY REUTERS — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:40:41 GMT

The outlets said in their September 21 lawsuit that Trump’s bans were unlawful viewpoint discrimination under the First Amendment of the Constitution, which guarantees free press rights.

Rubio’s Israel stance would change the moment he ran for president, Vance ally Hazony claims

BY ZVIKA KLEIN AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:37:46 GMT

Yoram Hazony, a founder of the national conservatism movement, says Republicans risk losing the White House if they alienate Tucker Carlson’s supporters.

US judge blocks Trump admin. attempt to tie local counterterror funds to election changes

BY REUTERS — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:37:32 GMT

The decision by Washington-based District Judge Amir Ali marks the latest defeat for President Donald Trump in his bid to increase the federal government's authority over elections ahead of midterms.

Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms

BY REUTERS — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:38:26 GMT

Some Republicans may join the Democrats. Freshman Republican Senator John Curtis of Utah called for Don Jr. to be investigated for allowing a Russian oligarch to pay for his wedding parties.

Republicans ramp up spending as Democrats target key congressional seats

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:37:06 GMT

“Republicans are deploying our massive war chest to drive voters to the polls and supercharge our candidates," said Natalie Baldassarre, national press secretary for the RNC.

On Michigan doorsteps, Republicans sell Democrats-as-extremists message with mixed success

BY REUTERS — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:53:02 GMT

In Michigan’s tight Senate race, GOP canvassers are knocking on millions of doors to brand Democrats as radicals and turn out low-propensity voters amid an enthusiasm gap.

AI-altered photo posted by Trump shows Xi's US welcome with only Natalie Harp in background

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:29:18 GMT

A photo posted to Truth Social showing Donald Trump greeting Chinese President Xi Jinping appears to have digitally removed both first ladies, leaving only Natalie Harp visible on the tarmac.

Ro Khanna calls on Israel to release Marwan Barghouti: 'Palestinians must choose their own leaders'

BY IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:25:09 GMT

The California Democrat, who is considering a 2028 presidential run, argued that the imprisoned Fatah leader could help advance a Palestinian state alongside Israel.

Supreme Court restores Trump's mass voter verification system

BY REUTERS — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:49:50 GMT

The US Supreme Court granted the DOJ's request to overturn a judge's order that stopped the Trump administration from using Social Security numbers to check the citizenship of registered voters.