Midterm elections

WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction

Trump added that he threatened Iran with US airstrikes if the Islamic Republic's regime carried out hangings of protesters and political dissidents as planned, and Tehran backed down as a result.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One, January 11, 2026; illustrative.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump gestures as he addresses House Republicans at their annual issues conference retreat, at the Kennedy Center, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors, in Washington, DC, US, January 6, 2026.

Trump declares he will get impeached if Republicans lose midterms, plans to meet health insurers

US President Donald Trump an announcement in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 22, 2025

Trump says he will order voter ID requirement for every vote

GEORGIA DEMOCRATIC Sen. Raphael Warnock departs following a vote in the basement of the US Capitol last month.

Democratic US Senator Warnock wins Georgia runoff


Congresswoman Omar shares support for BDS

“I believe and support the BDS movement and have fought to make sure people’s right to support it isn’t criminalized,” she said, adding her reservations about the movement.

Muslim Democratic congressional candidate Ilhan Omar calls Israel ‘apartheid regime’, July 10, 2018.

Jewish Americans are now the face of Trump resistance

79% of Jewish voters chose Democrats, only 17% supported Republicans. Down nearly 10% in two short, if eventful years.

AMERICANS TAKE part in the annual Salute to Israel parade in New York City

Don’t give up on the Democrats

In reality, the Palestinians are not progressives, whereas Israelis are.

U.S. flags line a path during mid-term elections at a polling station in the Mount Lebanon district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. November 6, 2018

Good news for Jewish candidates after U.S. midterm elections

According to a spokesman for the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), all 23 Jewish incumbents who ran for reelection – 21 of them Democrats – won.

U.S. Rep. Jacky Rosen greets supporters during a canvass launch at the Nevada State Democratic Party's Centennial Hills field office during midterm Election Day in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., November 6, 2018

Women break through in midterms

Instead of dismissing our critics as antisemitic, we need to listen to what they have to say

Progressive challenger Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez embraces New York gubenatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon at her victory party in the Bronx after upsetting incumbent Democratic Representative Joseph Crowly on June 26, 2018

Sheldon Adelson watched midterm elections with Trump at White House

Guests ate pizza, mini hot dogs, hamburgers and French fries served from elegant dishware.

Donald Trump (L) and Sheldon Adelson

This week in 60 seconds

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

Jerusalem Post News

Jewish Americans are now the face of Trump resistance

79% of Jewish voters chose Democrats, only 17% supported Republicans. Down nearly 10% in two short, if eventful years.

AMERICANS TAKE part in the annual Salute to Israel parade in New York City

Midterms bad for bipartisanship, good for peace process, ex-ambassador says

Former ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren said the midterm results will strengthen President Trump's resolve to end the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) embraces Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after his remarks at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem May 23, 2017

Trump warns of 'warlike posture' after Democrats take House

In taking back the House, Democrats will now be able to block party-line legislation and chair several critical committees with appropriations and subpoena power.

U.S. President Donald Trump points to a questioner while taking questions during a news conference following Tuesday's midterm congressional elections at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 7, 2018