United States presidential election

As Jewish Republicans sour on JD Vance, many are rallying behind Marco Rubio for 2028

Pro-Israel criticism of Vance has grown in response to the terms of the Iran deal last month which delivered multiple concessions to the Islamic Republic.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance attend a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 7, 2025.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China. Trump and other US officials are finishing up a visit intended to address the Iran conflict, trade imbalances, and the Taiwan situation while establishing new bilateral boards.

White House weighs releasing controversial intel on Chinese election interference

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran, November 30, 2025.

Araghchi threatens the US and Israeli 'pets in Tel Aviv', Zamir and Clearfield discuss Lebanon

US President Donald Trump (C), Vice President JD Vance (L) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) pictured in the White House, November 6, 2025; illustrative.

Trump declines to take sides between Vance, Rubio in 2028 successor debate


MK Yisrael Eichler says VP Kamala Harris poses 'global danger'

The United Torah Judaism MK said that global leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Ali Khameini are in tune with developments in the US presidential race.

 UTJ MK Yisrael Eichler points at a fellow lawmaker in the Knesset plenum.

Don’t be fooled by Iran’s new president, extremist policy is the same - opinion

Israel is aware of the Iranian danger, as is the president of the United States. Staying quiet is no longer an option, nor can we put this genie back into the bottle. 

 IRANIAN PRESIDENT Masoud Pezeshkian and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei attend a Muharram mourning ceremony in Tehran, last week. Pazkhian’s election is not the reflection of a change in Iran’s extremist policy, the writer states.

Here’s why Jews are excited — and nervous — about a Democratic ticket that could include another Jew

Some American Jews are are worried that a Jewish VP would feed into tropes about Jewish power.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro react during a visit to the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024.

CNN correspondent: ‘Risk’ if Harris chooses ‘Jewish’ Gov. Josh Shapiro as running mate

CNN Correspondent John King said on air that "he’s Jewish, there could be some risks in putting him on the ticket."

 Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro speaks during the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, February 4, 2023.

Biden's rabbi to ‘Post’: 'Compared to Moses at 120, Joe is still young'

Rabbi Michael S. Beals shares his thoughts on President Biden's decision to exit the 2024 race, reflecting on their unique bond and Biden's legacy.

Rabbi Michael S. Beals and his wife, Elissa, with Joe and Jill Biden.

The final days: How Biden and his inner circle blew it - explainer

Within days, Biden went from the party's figurehead to a liability. He became the first sitting president to stand down from a possible reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968.

US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk after stepping off Marine One following their arrival on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, US July 7, 2024.

With Kamala Harris, Democrats would bet against US history of sexism, racism

"Will her race and gender be an issue? Absolutely," said LaTosha Brown, a political strategist and co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund.

 US Vice-President Kamala Harris speaks during a Juneteenth concert hosted by US President Joe Biden on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC, US June 10, 2024.

US President Biden waiting to meet with Netanyahu before withdrawing bid, advisers suggest - NYT

Biden, 81, has faced increased calls to step down after his performance during a debate with former president Donald Trump.

 US President Joe Biden delivers an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on July 14, 2024.

Obama tells allies Biden needs to reconsider his re-election bid, WaPo reports

Although he has been out of office for nearly eight years, Obama still has a significant influence within the Democratic party.

 US President Joe Biden and former US President Barack Obama share a laugh during a star-studded campaign fundraiser at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 15, 2024.

Why Trump’s near-death experience could make him a better president - opinion

After joining presidents who survived assassination attempts, Trump can now make history as a president who learned that a country out of control with violence needs a gentler hand to lead it.

 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE Donald Trump applauds at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, earlier this week. The writer believes Trump’s brush with death has been life-changing.