American politics

Young Americans don't hate Israel. They hate what they think Israel has become - opinion

As the United States marks 250 years of independence, a widening generational divide is testing the foundations that underpin the US-Israel alliance

A pro-Palestinian protester wearing a press shirt holds a photo of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a red handprint on it, near Netanyahu’s hotel during the 80th session of the UN’s General Assembly, in September 2025. Premium
Demonstrators with the Democratic Socialists of America take part in a rally on International Women’s Day in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., March 8, 2018.

CAM weekly antisemitism report – Far-left incidents jump nearly 20% as DSA makes gains

US Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-MN, speaks at a forum held by the Democratic Women's Caucus titled "Trump's Report Card: Failing Working Women” on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 4, 2026.

Fact-checking Ilhan Omar’s Ramadan accusation against the US - opinion

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt walks outside of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2025

Trump's media machine-gun: How Karoline Leavitt is rewriting the White House rules


Utah man killed in FBI raid linked to alleged threats against Biden, VP Harris

The shooting occurred as FBI agents attempted to serve arrest and search warrants at a home in Utah, where President Biden was scheduled to visit on Wednesday.

President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington, as Vice President Kamala Harris applauds.

US judge sets hearing in Trump election case for Friday

A US judge on Tuesday scheduled a hearing on evidence sharing for Friday in the trial of former President Donald Trump on charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election.

 Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Windham, New Hampshire, US, August 8, 2023. 

Delegation of US House Democrats to visit Israel, West Bank this week

Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries and Representative Steny Hoyer will lead a group of 24 House Democrats.

 View of the Jewish settlement of Tekoa in Gush Etzion, West Bank, on November 15, 2020.

Trump targets DC judge in 2020 election case

Trump said he planned to seek US District Judge Tanya Chutkan's recusal as well as a change of venue outside of Washington.

 Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks on as he holds a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, US, July 29, 2023.

Key congressional committee OKs a hike in funding for the antisemitism monitor

The US House of Representatives Appropriations Committee approved the bill, which pays for State Department and foreign operations, late Wednesday.

 DEBORAH LIPSTADT, Biden’s envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, said that this is a ‘historic moment in the modern fight against what’s known as the fight against the world’s oldest hatred.’

Jared Kushner testified before grand jury probing ex-president Trump

Testifying at a federal courthouse in Washington last month, Kushner, a former White House adviser to Trump, said it was his impression Trump truly believed the 2020 election was stolen.

US White House Senior Adviser Jared Kushner, who accompanied an Israeli delegation, speaks during a visit to Rabat, Morocco, December 22, 2020.

US Democrats aim to pressure Republicans with abortion, gun bills ahead of 2024

With only 51-49 Democratic majority in the Senate and 222-212 Republican control of the House of Representatives, Democrats want to use the bills tightening gun control sales and protecting abortion.

 A 'Vote Here' sign is seen at a precinct the day before Michigan Democrats and Republicans choose their nominees to contest November's congressional elections, which will determine which party controls US House of Representatives for next two years, in Birmingham, Michigan, US August 1, 2022.

New York court narrows Donald Trump fraud case, dismisses Ivanka Trump as defendant

The court also said all claims against Trump's eldest daughter Ivanka Trump should be dismissed because they were too old.

Donald Trump departs Trump Tower two days after FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach home, in New York City, New York, US, August 10, 2022.

Israel is the second-most pro-America country in the world, poll finds

Israelis have a more positive view of the US than Americans by some measures.

AMERICAN AND ISRAELI flags fly during a demonstration in support of Israel at the US Capitol in 2002.

DeSantis details hardline border plan, looking to compete with Trump

At an event in Eagle Pass, Texas, DeSantis took a swipe at Trump, lumping him with other presidents he said had failed to take action to stem the flow of migrants at the border.

 Republican political operative Len Parnas stands behind Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey wearing a “Special Guest” credential in this screen grab from video