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."

US President Donald Trump arrives on stage to deliver remarks during an election rally at McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center in Port Huron, Michigan, Oct. 25, 2026.
Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, US October 24, 2026.

Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed

US Senator Jon Ossoff speaks during a joint midterm campaign rally with Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms (not pictured) at the Cobb Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia, US, October 17, 2026.

Democrats aim to flip key Senate seats as Trump's popularity sinks to historic low - CNN

Former President Barack Obama speaks at a “Get Out the Vote" rally in support of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on October 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

'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.

Activists picket US Rep. Haley Stevens' suburban Detroit office to protest her acceptance of campaign funding from AIPAC, in Farmington Hills, Michigan on Nov. 10, 2025.

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.

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House en route to Iowa, in Washington, DC, US, October 22, 2026.

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.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) speaks during a news conference on "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" (UAP) outside of the U.S. Capitol Building on June 09, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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.

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

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.

A VISITOR holds an AIPAC folder in an elevator in Rayburn House Office Building on March 12, 2024 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

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.

People vote in Jerusalem on election day, March 2, 2020.

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.

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

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.”

Mike Rogers, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, poses during an interview at a Tim Horton's in Walled Lake, Mich., Oct. 20, 2026.

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."

US President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana, US, October 14, 2026.

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.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in support of Republican US Senate reelection candidate Roger Marshall (R-KS) in Park City, Kansas, US, October 19, 2026.