Elections

Trump's Supreme Court winning streak in election cases screeches to a halt - analysis

It showed how the winning ways for Trump and his fellow Republicans came to a sudden halt in election-related decisions at the Supreme Court in recent weeks.

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

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

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

Is Netanyahu the unwitting architect of Jewish-Arab cooperation? - opinion

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is seen gesturing to the crowd following the 2026 elections October 27, 2026.

Eisenkot must seize the mandate and form a government without Netanyahu - opinion


Two elections, one relationship: What the votes mean for US-Israel ties- opinion

Two ballots, one alliance. As Israelis and Americans vote, the future of US-Israel ties faces scrutiny, hard choices, and new realities.

An election campaign poster featuring Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu alongside US President Donald Trump is displayed on the back of a bus in Jerusalem, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 25, 2026.

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.

US midterms 2026: Democrats eye Congress takeover as anti-Israel progressives seek power

As Americans head to the polls, Trump risks losing control of both chambers of Congress, while Israel faces a growing wave of Democratic opposition in Washington.

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026

New York Jewish leaders defend Democratic AG Letitia James from GOP challenger’s attacks

The GOP challenger has frequently attacked James during the campaign over her handling of antisemitic crimes, but prominent Jewish leaders are rallying to defend the Democratic incumbent.

Attorney General Letitia James (left) faces Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy (right), who has attacked James over her handling of antisemitic crimes.

Second Israeli national arrested in US federal voter fraud sweep

The Israeli is one of six other foreign nationals whom US authorities are charging with illegal voting in a wide-ranging enforcement operation.

Mugshot: Moriah Dahan, 35, an Israeli citizen residing in Los Angeles, was arrested on November 2, 2026, on suspicion of illegally voting in the 2024 US presidential election.

Israel's leaders may not accept Arab parties even if required for coalition, IDI president says

At least two Arab parties, Hadash and Ta’al, have indicated a willingness to set some of their agenda aside to help change Israel’s current leadership.

A protester holds a placard during a demonstration near the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem on October 31, 2026.

From Birkenau to the ballot box: Israel needs to heal - opinion

Our enemies around the world love it when we are divided.

Yashar party chairman and former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot arrives to cast his ballot in Israel’s general elections at a polling station in Herzliya, October 27, 2026.

Deadlock aside, turnout statistics are real story in Israel's election - analysis

The familiar faces still lead the major parties and will dominate the coalition negotiations. Beneath that continuity at the top, however, the election has brought considerable change to the ranks.

(Illustrative) A man casts his ballot at a voting station on the morning of the municipal elections, in Ashdod, February 27, 2024

Democrats to recommend Eisenkot for prime minister ahead of meeting with Herzog

Party chairman Yair Golan has called for the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu to form a coalition with the Arab parties.

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.