US politics

Trump-backed pastor Jackson Lahmeyer, who says Antichrist will be Jewish, drops from GOP race

Previously the favorite in the crowded race after earning Trump's endorsement, his campaign has been suspended following revelations that he exchanged text messages with a former Miss Oklahoma.

A storefront for the Osage County Republican party is seen on June 03, 2026 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Osage County, located within the Osage Reservation, is a Republican-leaning county where local politics are influenced by both county government and the Osage Nation.
DC MAYORAL candidate Janeese Lewis George prepares for an interview with members of the news media next to a voting site at the Chevy Chase Community Center during DC’s primary voting day in Washington, DC, US, June 16, 2026.

Democratic socialist whose Israel criticism ignited Jewish concern leads DC mayoral primary vote

The Bank of America headquarters building in New York City is lit up for the SpaceX initial public offering as it is seen from West New York, New Jersey, U.S., June 4, 2026

Trump regulatory probe finds US lenders may have 'debanked' people on political grounds

US Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) rides an elevator during a vote related to government funding, more than a month into the longest U.S. government shutdown, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, November 10, 2025.

US Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized on Sunday morning, spokesperson says


Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access

Anthropic received the export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all foreign nationals, without being given specific details of the national security concern.

Anthropic, an AI safety and research company, has dedicated teams to rigorously stress-test their models for potential risks and to design protective safeguards, but these defenses often remain fragile.

Trump, allies working on plan to void his impeachments - report

US President Donald Trump was impeached twice by the US House of Representatives during his first term, the first for alleged abuse of power and the second over the January 6 US Capitol riots.

US President Donald Trump signs a proclamation for restoring American commercial fishing in the Pacific, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 11, 2026.

California Democrat backed by pro-Israel group loses runoff spot to Israel critic

During the campaign, Democratic Majority for Israel president Brian Romick told Jewish Insider that Villegas "consistently has an anti-Israel record."

Randy Villegas, running for California’s 22nd Congressional District, poses in Bakersfield, California, on May 23, 2026.

US Jewish leaders throw support behind bipartisan House antisemitism bill

The bill would increase Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding to $1 billion, extend funding to Jewish organizations, and allow additional funds to be directed towards law enforcement.

Rep. Dan Goldman talks with a reporter outside the US Capitol on December 18, 2025.

Platner's primary victory shows just how deep the Democrats' fracture goes - editorial

His campaign seems to be obsessed with Israel. Platner’s first online ad, released in August, promised that he would never seek or receive the endorsement of the AIPAC lobby group.

U.S. senatorial candidate from Maine Graham Platner speaks at a town hall at the Leavitt Theater on Oct. 22, 2025 in Ogunquit, Maine. Platner, a veteran of the U.S. Marines and an oyster farmer, is running for the seat held by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME).

Sullivan vs. Sullivan: Alaska investigates US Senate candidate who shares name with incumbent

It was alleged, Alaska Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom wrote, that Sullivan intended to "confuse or deceive" voters seeking to re-elect Sullivan by mistakenly voting for him instead.

A sign for Republican Senate candidate Dan Sullivan is pictured outside of a PenAir airplane hangar where a campaign rally for the candidate was held on November 3, 2014 in Anchorage, Alaska.

Federal judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it an unauthorized tax

US District Judge Leo Sorokin issued the ruling in a suit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging a fee Trump announced that dramatically raised the cost of obtaining H-1B visas.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, 2025 in Washington.

Thomas Massie calls for USS Liberty probe, elevating anti-Israel conspiracy theory to House floor

The attack on the USS Liberty occurred in 1967 during the Six-Day War, with multiple investigations determining that Israel mistakenly struck what it thought was an Egyptian ship.

Rep. Thomas Massie has called for an investigation into what happened to the USS Liberty, which Israel mistakenly targeted in 1967.

Judge asked to block Trump's planned UFC event at White House

The planned event has drawn attention because of its unusual venue and Trump's long-standing ties to the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization.

US President Donald Trump listens to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.

White House AI adviser Sriram Krishnan steps down as Trump eyes tech stakes

Krishnan did not give a reason for leaving, but wrote in the post that he intends to help "tackle some of the large challenges facing America" related to AI.

Sriram Krishnan (L), next to US Senator Ted Cruz and Donald Trump.