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Israel, Serbia deepen alliance with landmark conference on US, CEE ties and security

Israel and Serbia are quietly building one of the region's most consequential strategic partnerships, with Washington increasingly part of the equation.

National Assembly in Belgrade hosts the "Partners in a Changing World: Central & Eastern Europe, America, Israel, and the New Middle East.
Sriram Krishnan (L), next to US Senator Ted Cruz and Donald Trump.

The Republican Party’s test on antisemitism - opinion

Kai Newkirk participates in civil disobedience to stop traffic during a “Freedom Friday March” protest at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Aug. 6, 2021, Arlington, Virginia.

Pro-Israel incumbent Greg Stanton wins Arizona Democratic primary for House seat

People vote at a polling location at the Metro Headquarters Building during California's state primary election in Los Angeles, California, on June 2, 2026.

Thousands of non-citizens register, hundreds vote in New Jersey elections due to software error


California Democrat backed by pro-Israel group loses runoff spot to Israel critic

During the campaign, Democratic Majority for Israel president Brian Romick told Jewish Insider that Villegas "consistently has an anti-Israel record."

Randy Villegas, running for California’s 22nd Congressional District, poses in Bakersfield, California, on May 23, 2026.

NGOs, committee memo disputes House claims Biden admin directly funded judicial reform

The Committee had previously argued that the NGO Blue and White Future (BWF), which backed protest headquarters Hofshi B’Artzenu, may have been a "downstream recipient" of US grants.

(Illustrative) Former US President Joe Biden speaks during a visit to Vernon Electric Cooperative in Westby, Wisconsin, US, September 5, 2024.

Trump faces Republican resistance on Iran war, key issues as midterm elections approach

Republican lawmakers are increasingly breaking from Trump on key policy issues as midterm elections approach, with further clashes expected over upcoming nominations.

US President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting at the White House, last month.

House overwhelmingly rejects Democrat lead resolution to remove US troops from Lebanon

Democratic lead Lebanon War Powers Resolution was defeated 324 to 92, with Democratic leaders saying US troops are not in combat there.

IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge, shared by the military on May 31, 2026.

US judge orders Trump name removed from Kennedy Center, blocks closure for repairs

The order, issued by US District Judge Christopher Cooper on Friday, requires the administration to eliminate references to Trump from the center and its online presence within 14 days.

The newly added lettering for US President Donald Trump's name is displayed at the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, US, December 19, 2025

White House officials push for $250 bill featuring Trump's portrait - report

The director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing said several legal and procedural obstacles would delay the bill's printing by several years, although some officials are pushing for immediacy.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds up a Washington Post article about a possible 250 dollar bill with the portrait of U.S. President Donald Trump during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 28, 2026.

ActBlue cuts off Texas politician Galindo after call to imprison Zionists

ActBlue did not immediately respond to a Thursday Jerusalem Post query about the deactivation of its fundraiser, but as of Sunday the donation page for Galindo was still not accepting donations.

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US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote

The US House of Representatives had blocked three previous war powers resolutions in close votes earlier this year, with near-unanimous support from Republicans.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a press conference following a closed House Republican Conference meeting, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, May 20, 2026.

Anti-Israel Republican Thomas Massie ousted from Congress as Trump endorsee wins primary

Massie's concession on Tuesday night included a dig at Gallrein’s purported relationship to Israel.

Rep. Thomas Massie speaks with supporters after his concession speech on May 19, 2026 in Hebron, Kentucky.

Jewish groups rally behind bipartisan Senate antisemitism bill with $1B security allocation

The bill follows several other recent attempts to advance antisemitism legislation in Congress.

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) walks into the Senate Chamber on December 11, 2025 in Washington, D.C.