Midterm elections

US Federal Reserve hikes rates, sees more tightening in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation

The rate increase was announced less than two months before midterm elections that will determine whether Trump's Republicans retain control of Congress for the final two years of his presidency.

The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building is seen under construction on August 13, 2026 in Washington, DC.
US President Donald Trump arrives on stage at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, US, September 9, 2026.

US officials prepare for chaos amid concerns Trump will try use federal power to swing midterms

US President Donald Trump speaks while hosting a dinner in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 2, 2026.

Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections

And how is the government dealing with the debt? By taking on even more debt. U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump advisers warn Iran conflict may last through end of his term - report


Rep. Jerry Nadler defeats longtime ally Carolyn Maloney in NY Dem. primary

Jewish Congressional stalwart Nadler is all but certain to win the November general election and remain in Congress after he won the hostile incumbent vs. incumbent battle for NY-12.

House impeachment manager and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) sits in his seat reading a pocket copy of the US Constitution as he waits for the start of US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of the US Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capito

Voices from the Arab press: Is the Biden admin. regaining popularity?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

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Republican Jews, including Trump’s Israel ambassador, back Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania

Oz squeaked out a win in the primary, assisted by an endorsement from Trump.

Pennsylvania Republican US Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks at his primary election night watch party in Newtown, Pennsylvania, US, May 17, 2022.

TikTok to clamp down on paid political posts by influencers ahead of US midterms

While TikTok has banned paid political ads since 2019, campaign strategists have skirted the ban by paying influencers to promote political issues.

 TikTok app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021.

'I will lead every policy that strengthens US-Israel alliance' - Republican candidate

Republican Senate candidate Leora Levy is set to face incumbent Democrat Richard Blumenthal in the Connecticut Senate race.

 A 'Vote Here' sign is seen at a precinct the day before Michigan Democrats and Republicans choose their nominees to contest November's congressional elections, which will determine which party controls US House of Representatives for next two years, in Birmingham, Michigan, US August 1, 2022.

Why did AIPAC stay out of Ilhan Omar’s tight race?

In one week, AIPAC’s opponents were handed a tidy critique of the group’s approach: AIPAC spent millions of dollars to defeat Jewish royalty, but not a dime to unseat Omar.

 Rep. Ilhan Omar gives a press conference during a voter engagement event near the the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, Aug. 9, 2022

Rep. Ilhan Omar wins 5th District DFL race with narrow margin

Omar defeated Don Samuels by a narrow margin of less than 3,000 votes, making this her tightest race yet as she seeks a third term in the House of Representatives.

Rep. Ilhan Omar narrowly defeats Don Samuels in 5th District DFL race

Jewish candidate Liz Holtzman hopes to make a comeback in Congress

Holtzman is running in an already competitive race for the Democratic nomination in New York’s District 10.

 Former Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman is running for Congress again in New York's District 10.

Americans frustrated with two-party system as midterm election nears - Pew

American respondents detail their disapproval of the political party that opposes their own, as well as general disillusionment with the two-party system.

A Virginia voter is framed by a sign in support of Bernie Sanders (L) and a Donald Trump campaign sign (R) after casting his ballot in Arlington, Virginia.

US Rep. Tlaib wins Democratic primary in Michigan's 12th District for Congress

Tlaib from Detroit is a Palestinian American who has opposed US weapons sales to Israel, and pro Israel groups have run ads against her in recent weeks.

 US Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks at a volunteer canvass launch for Biden/Harris in Inkster, Michigan, US, November 2, 2020.