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How does the US Democrats' 'blue wave' shockwave effect global diplomacy, markets? - analysis
For Israel, a Democrat-controlled House and Senate may intensify congressional scrutiny of Israel's military operations in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, while threatening long-standing US support.
Democrats flip Congress in US midterms as Trump claims Netanyahu agreed to end US aid
Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss becomes Michigan's first openly gay Congress member
Hakeem Jeffries set to become US House speaker amid Democrats victory in midterm elections
US Senate blocks measure demanding report on rising violence in West Bank
The Senate voted 47 to 51 to block the resolution. The vote was largely along party lines, with every Republican voting no except for Rand Paul and every Democrat voting yes except for John Fetterman
Trump announces 32-day campaign across US as Republicans struggle ahead of midterms
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 judge blocks Trump admin. attempt to tie local counterterror funds to election changes
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.
Republican senator calls for probe of Trump's family business dealings
Senator John Curtis wrote a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee calling for a probe into businesses owned by Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., and payments by a Russian oligarch.
Ben-Gvir in Israeli cabinet an 'existential threat,' pro-Israel Democrat Brad Sherman warns
Rep. Brad Sherman urged "every Israeli official and every Israeli voter" to confront polling showing a dramatic erosion of US support for Israel.
FAA clears proposed Trump arch, requires 'eternal flame' to alert pilots
Veterans have sued to block the arch, arguing it would destroy the historic sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
US government website used AI search tool from China that FBI said copied Anthropic
The US government website used Alibaba’s Qwen model to search public regulatory comments before it disappeared Wednesday.
Any Saudi F-35 sale must safeguard Israel’s military edge, expert tells 'Post'
JINSA’s Jonathan Ruhe says Riyadh must prove its commitment to US-led regional security before receiving F-35s, with any deal preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge.
Hundreds of Michigan Jews pledge to vote for Abdul El-Sayed in open letter
“Some of us are enthusiastic supporters of El-Sayed,” the open letter reads. “Some of us have reservations...We understand that a vote is not a valentine; it’s a strategic chess move."
Lawmakers, faith groups urge passage of Right to Worship Act on Capitol Hill
The Right to Worship Act would create 100-foot buffer zones around religious sites, making it illegal to threaten, intimidate or disrupt people attending services.
