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Bell's landslide exposes limits of anti-Israel campaign strategy - analysis

BY SHARON UDASIN/ JTA — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:13:59 GMT

Political analysts say Wesley Bell's decisive victory over Cori Bush reflected voters' focus on local issues over Israel and AIPAC.

Trump pitches Vance to donors as next presidential candidate in private meeting - report

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:14:18 GMT

According to two anonymous sources, Trump had told the donors that "At the end of the day, we need to elect JD," during a meeting in the Oval Office two weeks ago.

Trump moves to curb birth tourism with new executive orders on citizenship

BY REUTERS — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:15:39 GMT

Limiting birthright citizenship has been one of the top priorities in the Republican president's crackdown on immigration.

‘Uncommitted’ founder Alawieh who pushed Democrats to vote against Biden over Gaza wins primary

BY SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:50:15 GMT

Alawieh rose to national prominence as a key architect of the campaign to withhold votes from Biden during Michigan’s presidential primary in 2024.

El-Sayed won the Democrats a victory, but may lose the war - analysis

BY HERB KEINON — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:12:45 GMT

El-Sayed’s primary victory could ultimately cost Democrats control of the Senate. For those whose overriding concern is preserving strong US support for Israel, this may not be viewed as bad.

New generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates

BY REUTERS — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:55:32 GMT

Progressive candidates are using podcasts and other digital platforms to turn national online support into primary election victories.

After narrow primary victory, El-Sayed faces skepticism from Jewish, Black Democrats

BY MELISSA NANN BURKE/THE DETROIT NEWS/TNS AND SARAH ATWOOD/THE DETROIT NEWS/TNS — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:47:30 GMT

El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, but party leaders now face the task of uniting Jewish and Black Democrats ahead of November.

Trump harasses new Fed chair Warsh with personal calls to unprecedented levels, sparking concern

BY RUBY SADIKMAN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:44:25 GMT

Trump has reportedly repeatedly called Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for advice on Iran, AI, and the economy, raising concerns about the central bank’s political independence.

Senate panel obtains Fauci’s COVID-era iPhone records as contempt vote approaches - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:32:59 GMT

The device could provide additional records concerning the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a Senate committee considers holding Fauci in contempt of Congress.

Fetterman rejects Gaza genocide claim, says he would rather lose voters than abandon Israel

BY SAM JANESCH/THE PHILDAELPHIA INQUIRER/TNS — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:35:31 GMT

"Jewish community and Israel are not the same thing, brother man. They're not – that is not the same thing," Stewart, who is Jewish, said.

Donald Trump: Abdul El-Sayed is a 'communist loser' who hates Israel, Jews 'with a passion'

BY RUBY SADIKMAN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:14:05 GMT

"He doesn't love Israel. He doesn't love Jewish people. He hates them. He hates them with a passion that burns in his heart, and there's not a fricking thing he can do about it," Trump said.

Ohio Rep. Miller rejects calls to leave re-election race as domestic abuse claims surface

BY LEO FEIERBERG BETTER — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:50:05 GMT

"I have never abused our daughter," Miller said, framing the allegations as made as part of a battle for custody over their daughter.

Pro-Palestinian candidate supported by El-Sayed takes Michigan Democratic nomination for House

BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:23:41 GMT

William Lawrence, a co-founder of the climate advocacy group Sunrise Movement, took the Democratic nomination in the state’s 7th District, with the Associated Press calling the race for him.

Israel critic Abdul El-Sayed defeats AIPAC-backed Haley Stevens in Michigan primary

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:14:33 GMT

El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in November in a race critical to Democrats' hopes of regaining control of the US Senate.

US judge grants DOJ's request to dismiss cases against far-right Oath Keepers for January 6 riots

BY REUTERS — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:33:27 GMT

The ruling from Washington-based US District Judge Amit Mehta tosses out convictions of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and other members of the group who were convicted of seditious conspiracy.

US Rep. Wesley Bell overcomes anti-Israel progressive Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic primary

BY IDAN KWELLER — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:13:12 GMT

Bush had emerged as one of Congress’s most outspoken critics of Israel following the October 7 Hamas massacre and the subsequent war in Gaza, while Bell campaigned on a more moderate platform.

Support for Israel takes center stage in Michigan, Missouri Democratic primaries - analysis

BY IDAN KWELLER — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:39:55 GMT

Contests featuring Abdul El-Sayed and Cori Bush will test whether criticism of Israel has become a broader force among Democratic voters.

Brown University president Christina Paxson to step down after Trump administration clashes

BY REUTERS — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:53:42 GMT

Paxson said she planned to leave her job a year earlier, but extended her tenure at the university to "navigate a federal funding freeze that imperiled our mission."

AIPAC draws attention in Michigan Senate primary, but voters say it is not top issue

BY GRACE GILSON/JTA — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:28:05 GMT

AIPAC’s super PAC has spent over $30 million to support Stevens’ campaign, toppling its previous records in a bid to prevent one of its most vocal Democratic critics from reaching the Senate.

Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economy for first time in a decade - poll

BY REUTERS — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:27:52 GMT

The Republican edge on the economy has steadily deteriorated as US household finances suffered from soaring gasoline prices following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran in February.

Trump appointed Lindsey Graham's sister in tribute, South Carolina Republicans want a choice

BY REUTERS — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:53:00 GMT

Some Republicans say Darline Graham is a fitting caretaker for her brother's seat but oppose Trump's push to elect her to a full term, arguing voters should choose.

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds controversial $1.8 b. anti-weaponization fund

BY REUTERS — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:14:58 GMT

Trump had said as recently as last week that the $1.8 b. "anti-weaponization" fund was dead.

Trump sells VIP access to Truth Social posts for $100k. in what some view as insider trading

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:08:57 GMT

Trump could benefit significantly from Trump Media and Technology Group's new venture, which will charge subscribers $100,000 to see his posts before other Truth Social users.

Trump vaccine policy reversal deepens rift with Health Secretary Kennedy - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:11:53 GMT

Trump’s renewed focus on vaccines has put RFK Jr. under pressure, unsettled HHS officials and exposed shifting lines of authority inside the department.

Musk's America PAC plans $100 million-plus effort to boost Republican turnout - report

BY REUTERS — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:06:56 GMT

Musk's America PAC expects to play a large role in Republican voter turnout in November's congressional elections and is set to be one of the biggest outside spending campaigns of the 2026 midterms.

Trump’s Iran dilemma becomes battle for US public opinion as his approval hits all-time low

BY IDAN KWELLER — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:22:37 GMT

As of Thursday, recent polls showed Trump with approval below 40% as the Iran stalemate, fuel prices, and inflation narrowed his room to maneuver.

How do Jews, Israel factor into other Michigan races ahead of the elections?

BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:41:49 GMT

Candidates across Michigan are clashing over Israel, military aid, and antisemitism as the issue shapes congressional and local Democratic primaries

New Connecticut law requires educators to develop curriculum materials for Islamic, Arab studies

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:33:48 GMT

Connecticut's education board must prepare optional Islamic and Arab studies materials, while a new group will address antisemitism in public schools.

US Senate confirms Trump's nominee Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, nation's top spy

BY REUTERS — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:16:32 GMT

Clayton's hearing earlier this month at times erupted into shouting, as Clayton insisted to several Democratic senators that he was not an election denier.

All 100 US senators invited to meet Volodymyr Zelensky during Lindsey Graham funeral

BY REUTERS — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:53:58 GMT

One of the aides said the Senate was also expected to begin voting during Zelensky's visit on a bill to impose sanctions on Russia that was championed by Graham.