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.
US officials prepare for chaos amid concerns Trump will try use federal power to swing midterms
Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections
Trump advisers warn Iran conflict may last through end of his term - report
The strength of democracy -opinion
Doubters and critics have thrown shade on democracy for centuries. Yet, these two elections in two different lands show that democratic institutions can endure in the face of bitter differences.
Letters to the editor November 16, 2022: The American people won
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
President Biden’s mideast policy to remain largely untouched after midterm elections
However, after Israel’s recent election, the imminent return of Netanyahu, presumably at the helm of a far-right coalition, bodes ill for an expansion of the Abraham Accords
Will the US and Iran try to revive the JCPOA after the Midterms?
Now that the midterm elections are over, and as Democrats secured a majority in the US Senate, some experts in Washington believe that the two countries might now try to jump-start negotiations.
'Cockeyed optimist' Biden pushes unity with Republicans after Democrats retain Senate
"I'd rather talk with the Republican leadership", President Biden told reporters in Cambodia.
Letters to the Editor November 14, 2022: Obstacles in the path
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Democrats clinch control of US Senate with win in Nevada
With Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's victory on the heels of Democratic Senator Mark Kelly winning re-election in Arizona late on Friday, Democrats now control 50 Senate seats.
Erdogan says Republican Senate control would help Turkey's F-16 buy - report
"If the Republicans claim the few seats they need in Senate, things will be much easier for us," Turkish media quoted Erdogan telling reporters.
Jewish voters backed Democrats amid democracy and abortion concerns -polls
The J Street poll showed 74% of respondents voting Democratic and 25% Republican, while the Fox/AP poll showed a 65%-33% split.
US midterm elections: How Jewish candidates did in key midterm races
Who are the winners and losers of the US midterm elections? From the Jewish candidates to the Republicans and Democrats backed by AIPAC and J Street.
