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Markey, progressive critic of Israel, wins Massachusetts Democratic primary
‘We need to end the war in Iran and stop the bombing in Gaza,’ the 80-year-old incumbent told his supporters.
Massachusetts progressive Markey, a longtime Israel critic, expected to rout centrist challenger
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats over past Temple Israel attack comments
El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker as Jewish Democrats question his Israel stance
Weakening Israel’s defense plays into Iran’s hands - opinion
The US Senate’s vote last week to block military aid to Israel reflects a worrying trend
Senator Lindsey Graham speaks to Trump, Hegseth on 'way forward' in Iran conflict
The South Carolina Republican described the discussion's focus as "the way forward regarding the Iran conflict," while also warning countries against assisting Iran's oil distribution efforts.
US Senate vote shows why Israel must prioritize military independence - editorial
Independence is not isolation. It is the only way to ensure that “Never Again” remains a promise Israel can keep by itself.
US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
Democrats have tried and failed over the past few months to pass war power resolutions to limit US President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran.
Political standoff causing DHS shutdown delays security grants for synagogues
The grant program has become a cornerstone of security planning for Jewish institutions across the United States, especially in the wake of sometimes deadly attacks.
AIPAC targeting US congressional candidates who want to condition aid to Israel
“We are going to have a focus on stopping candidates who are detractors of Israel or who want to put conditions on aid,” Patrick Dorton, a spokesperson for AIPAC’s super PAC, said in an interview.
Trump 'willing to use lethal force' against Iran, White House says
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt made her statements during the buildup to Trump's State of the Union address, scheduled for 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
Pahlavi or Khamenei: Iran is at a crossroads - opinion
The West keeps mistaking regime survival tactics for reform; the Iranians know better and have paid with their lives.
Senate Democrats seek pause in Warsh nomination amid Fed probes
Senate Democrats urged a delay in Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair, citing Justice Department probes into current Federal Reserve leaders and warning of political pressure on the central bank.
US government starts likely brief shutdown as House fails to approve deal
The Senate passed the spending package by a bipartisan vote of 71 to 29, but the House of Representatives is out of town and not expected to take up the measure until Monday.
