American politics

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv veers off course to Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu meets with UAE president

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An Israeli man presents his passport for control upon arrival from Tel Aviv to the Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates, on November 26, 2020, on the first scheduled commercial flight operated by budget airline flydubai, following the normalisation of ties between the UAE and Israel.
Israel’s election campaign is gathering pace, with the country’s political parties competing over the questions of security, leadership and the direction Israel takes after three years of war.

A request for Israel amid elections: Help us help you - opinion

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Trump hosts a dinner in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington

Trump toys with the idea of renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance point to the stage during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.

SNAFU on the Potomac: Trump, Iran, and the dysfunction in Washington - opinion


Arab American PAC rejects both Trump and Harris over their support for Israel

The November 5 US elections will mark the first time AAPAC has chosen not to endorse a candidate since the group's 1998 inception. It usually endorses Democrats.

(L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

American voters, this current failed Congress wants your votes - opinion

In the wake of Israel’s response to Hamas’s October 7 massacre, Republicans seized the opportunity to portray all Democrats as antisemites and anti-Israel.

 US HOUSE SPEAKER Mike Johnson speaks to the media following the passage of a stopgap bill to keep the federal government funded for another three months and avert a month-end partial shutdown, at the Capitol.

We must reject Trump’s efforts to divide the Jews - opinion

People with political acumen much greater than mine have spoken about what the election of Trump would mean for democracy, the rule of law, and America’s role in the world.

 THE WRITER attends the ceremony awarding the 2015 Genesis Prize to actor Michael Douglas, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands between them. Douglas used the $4 million prize to advance inclusiveness and the unity of the Jewish people.

Why I support Kamala Harris - opinion

Despite Republican extremism thinking, Kronish believes Kamala Harris is the best candidate for Israel and the US presidency

 Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris waves from the stage on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago on August 19.

Trump pledges to deport Haitians from Ohio city, Biden calls for attacks to stop

The majority of the 15,000 Haitians in Springfield are there legally. Trump's longstanding pledge to conduct mass deportations usually refers to those in the country illegally.

 Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024

'I’m gutted,’ Doug Emhoff says about murdered hostages at Washington synagogue vigil

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff delivered a powerful speech at a DC synagogue, expressing raw emotions over Hamas hostage killings and emphasizing his role as the first Jewish voice in the White House.

 Second Gentleman Doug Ermhoff at the lighting of the National Menorah, November 2021

The victory of Gov. Shapiro in the face of antisemitism - opinion

Despite Shapiro losing the VP nomination, his presence on the national stage as a proud Jew remains a source of light and faith.

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro addresses a rally with US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in Philadelphia, last week.

Tim Walz VP pick reignites debate over handling of George Floyd protests

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's VP selection spotlights his handling of George Floyd protests, drawing mixed reviews for police response and reforms.

 Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, speaks during a campaign rally with U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., August 6, 2024.

GOP Jewish group backs Trump VP pick J. D. Vance - Jan. 6 defender, Christian Israel supporter

In 2022 while on a trip to Israel led by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Vance told The Post he'll be "as strong an advocate for the US-Israel relationship as anyone."

 Republican US Senate candidate J.D. Vance arrives to speak to supporters at an election party after winning the primary in Cincinnati, Ohio, US May 3, 2022.

House Dem. leaders endorse Israel critic Jamaal Bowman after Jewish Dems’ group backs challenger

The endorsement Friday, distributed by Bowman’s campaign, emphasized his local bona fides and did not touch on his condemnations of Israel.

 Democratic congressional nominee Jamaal Bowman delivers remarks in tribute to congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis during an event to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the death of Eric Garner at the National Action Network House of Justice in New York City, July 18, 2020.