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Races to watch: As staunch Israel critics notch wins, these candidates could be next

Last week’s New York City results showed the power of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsement and alarmed some Jewish leaders who watched as two pro-Israel incumbents lost their seat.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protest in New York. (illustration)
US Representatives Thomas Massie (R‑KY) and Ro Khanna (D‑CA) speak to the media, February 9, 2026; illustrative.

Congress blocks vote on restricting military funding to Israel after Democratic Party debate

 A view of the dome of the US Capitol building, during a vote in the US House of Representatives on a stopgap spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown that would otherwise begin October 1, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 19, 2025.

US House to vote on amendment to block $3.3 billion in annual military aid for Israel

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'She should go back': Trump slams Ilhan Omar over Somalia rally remarks

Trump slams Ilhan Omar after she praised Somalia's president at a Minneapolis rally, calling for her to "go back" to Somalia in a Truth Social post.

US Democratic House Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks to supporters after announcing her victory in the Minnesota Democratic Primary election at Nighthawks in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US August 13, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is considering 2028 US presidential run

Newsom has made some moves this year to test the waters for a potential presidential run and has gained prominence within his party in confronting US President Donald Trump on a range of issues.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks near to his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, as they attend a press conference about new legislation aimed at improving nutrition in schools across California, at Belvedere Middle School in Los Angeles, California, US October 8, 2025

Death of Charlie Kirk lays bare deep US political divisions - analysis

After Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University, United States politicians had mixed opinions on how to honor the conservative activist.

A memorial is held for Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed in Utah, at the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. September 10, 2025.

White House says it would support forensic analysis of alleged Trump signature on Epstein letter

Trump told reporters on Tuesday it was not his signature or his speaking style in the note. "That's not my language. It's nonsense," he said.

An anti-Trump protester holding a mask depicting Jeffrey Epstein marches at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 2, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

'Another wonderful secret': House releases contents of Epstein 'birthday book', other records

The House Oversight Committee released Epstein's will and entries from his address book, but comittee Democrats released images of a lewd birthday card reportedly penned by Trump.

 Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) holds up a photo of US President Donald Trump with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a meeting of the the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to markup a resolution and report to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress, January 10, 2024; illustrative.

US Congressional committee opens investigation into CCP-linked anti-Israel group

The Forum was one of the groups protesting in New York City in favor of Hamas the day after the October 7 Massacre, according to committee chairman Rep. Jason Smith.

US Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) walks through the Capitol building as Republican lawmakers struggle to pass US President Donald Trump's sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, July 2, 2025.

Georgia Rep. to censure Rashida Tlaib over antisemitic, pro-terror remarks at Detroit conference

According to Carter, Tlaib attacked Democrats and Republicans for supporting Israel, describing them as "sellouts."

US Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) speaks during a Republican political event about the One Big Beautiful Bill at ALTA Refrigeration in Peachtree City, Georgia, US, August 21, 2025.

Senior House Democrat, Katherine Clark now highest-ranking lawmaker to call war in Gaza 'genocide'

Clark’s comments came after she was confronted by pro-Palestinian protesters during an event in her district in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, a Democrat from Massachusetts, speaks during a press conference at the US Capitol on July 23, 2025 in Washington.

US speaker Mike Johnson in Ariel visit: West Bank must remain 'integral part of Israel'

Johnson was originally planning to visit Israel on June 22, but announced on June 16 that he would be postponing his visit due to the outbreak of the Israel-Iran war.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson visits the West Bank, August 4, 2025.

Did Biden spend $1b. to bring down the Israeli government?

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: A recent US report claimed that Biden-era tax dollars funded protest groups against Netanyahu and judicial reform. What does the report actually say?

Here, protesters demonstrating against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial reform bills gather outside the Intercontinental Hotel as Netanyahu meets Biden in September 2023 in New York City.