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Alaska Senate candidate summoned before grand jury amid alleged election manipulation probe

Federal prosecutors want records from Gerald Heikes on Mary Peltola’s campaign, several PACs and the Elias Law Group, as they probe whether Democratic-aligned operatives recruited spoilers.

Media members wait ahead of the arrival of US Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Republican candidate for re-election, to vote during the US midterm elections, in Anchorage, Alaska, US, November 3, 2026.
Jay Rockefeller makes opening remarkes during a hearing on Capitol Hill addressing domestic violence in professional sports on December 2, 2014 in Washington, DC.

Jay Rockefeller, heir to famed dynasty and healthcare advocate in US Senate, dies at 89

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally on October 28, 2026 in Kinston, North Carolina.

After vague midterm remarks, VP Vance must clarify what's next for US-Israel ties - editorial

Michigan Democrats celebrate Abdul El-Sayed's victory in the state's US Senate race in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 3, 2026.

Michigan Jews divided after El-Sayed’s Senate election


Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory sparks mixed reactions across Egypt, the Middle East

Samir Ragheb, President of the Arab Foundation for Development and Strategic Studies, told TML that although El-Sayed "carries weight across the Arab and Muslim worlds … Cairo heard criticism."

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks Sunday in Detroit in the waning days of the race.

Trump says he can 'absolutely work with Democrats' despite election losses

In a phone call with CNBC, the US president pointed to areas of potential cooperation with Democrats, including trade and financial issues, while dismissing concerns over impeachment.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media on the day the final steel beam goes into the ballroom, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 4, 2026.

Reporter's notebook: Even in rural Maine, Israel and Iran were central issues in the US midterms

The general consensus was that Israel’s current prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is viewed negatively. He’s a polarizing figure and, in many areas, is rarely seen positively.

US Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Republican candidate for re-election, interacts with supporters at a watch party during the US midterm elections, at the Hilton Garden Inn, in Bangor, Maine, US, November 3, 2026.

Israel ties, Iran war drove Trump voters to Democrats, Vance says after midterm defeat

"If you'd like to argue [the war] was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost. That's at least honest," Vance wrote.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a campaign rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio, November 2, 2026.

How does the US Democrats' 'blue wave' shockwave effect global diplomacy, markets? - analysis

For Israel, a Democrat-controlled House and Senate may intensify congressional scrutiny of Israel's military operations in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, while threatening long-standing US support.

A protest sign is seen near the White House the day after election day on November 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. Following the 2026 midterm elections the Democrats took control of Congress, winning a majority in the House and Senate, flipping several long term Republican held seats.

What can Jews take away from the sweeping Democrat victory in the US midterm elections? - analysis

The sheer size and geographic scope of the Republican wipeout Tuesday makes it hard to read anything definitive into the results beyond a nationwide repudiation of US President Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

Haley Stevens drew a red line on antisemitism, even if Democrats won't - opinion

Haley Stevens' decision to endorse a Republican over concerns about antisemitism raises questions about Democrats' commitment to Jewish voters.

US Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) speaks during a primary night watch party at the Hotel Saint Regis Detroit on August 04, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan; illustrative.

Americans begin voting in midterm election races with major implications for US-Israel policy

Control of Congress is up for grabs Tuesday following campaigns in which antisemitism, AIPAC and the Jewish state played starring roles.

People enter as the installation "Reclining Liberty" rests outside of the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington on Nov. 03, 2026, in Arlington, VA.

Nicki Minaj, Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Rodrigo: Music stars take sides in US midterms

As Americans vote in the midterms, stars from country, pop, rap, and rock are using their influence to back rival candidates in the battle for political control.

Singer Nicki Minaj walks with U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center on October 25, 2026 in Port Huron, Michigan.

Judge blocks Trump administration from pressuring states over noncitizen voting

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from sending states lists of suspected noncitizen voters, citing concerns that eligible Americans could be disenfranchised.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.