US politics
Trump says Jews who support El-Sayed should be 'ashamed' of themselves
Trump called El-Sayed a “jihadist Muslim Brotherhood member” who was “on the side of the terrorists,” adding that he would “have to go through a metal detector before he’s allowed into the Senate."
Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed
Democrats aim to flip key Senate seats as Trump's popularity sinks to historic low - CNN
'Flip the circuit breaker': Obama attacks Trump administration to boost Democrats in Michigan
While AIPAC’s critics rejoice as lobby shifts strategy, its defenders push back
Both sides see enduring influence for the pro-Israel organization as its super PAC continues operations.
Trump claims Iran is 'making up fake hits' on tankers to drive up oil costs ahead of elections
Trump accused Iran of fabricating reports of tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections.
Florida man arrested for threatening life of Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz
According to sources who spoke with CBS News, the suspect left a voicemail at the Moskowitz Coral Springs office with the intent to inflict physical harm on the representative.
Abdul El-Sayed Michigan US Senate campaign hires Jewish outreach director
El-Sayed's Republican opponent, former US Rep. Mike Rogers, called him “anti-Jew” in a JTA interview this week.
AIPAC to stop officially endorsing US political candidates following criticism
The decision comes after several pro-Israel politicians became the target of significant criticism following the group's endorsement of them, Jewish Insider reported.
I’m not Left or Right. I’m Up: Time to look beyond political labels - opinion
Whenever an election approached, everyone wanted to know: Who are you voting for? “I can’t vote,” I would answer. “I’m Canadian.” I loved being neutral.
Abdul El-Sayed faces Michigan Senate race controversy over Hamas remarks by Democratic activist
A hidden-camera investigation has sparked controversy in Michigan's Senate race over claims involving Hamas and foreign donations, with Abdul El-Sayed's campaign rejecting the activist's allegations.
Mike Rogers says his opponent Abdul El-Sayed is ‘anti-Jew.’ Do Michigan’s Jews agree?
Rogers, told JTA that Israel is “the best ally we have in the Middle East. They have Western values baked into their political system.”
Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to punish Trump ahead of US midterms, officials say
Tehran analyst Saeed Leylaz said that, by prolonging the talks, "Iran is influencing the US election without taking any unlawful action."
Trump warns US will 'burn' like France if Democrats win at rally in Kansas
In a new addition to his stump speech, Trump pointed to widespread protests in France as a scenario that could erupt in the United States unless Republicans win.