Elections
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.
Israel ties, Iran war drove Trump voters to Democrats, Vance says after midterm defeat
When polls get it wrong: Statistics vs political reality - opinion
Democrats notch historic governor wins in Texas, Georgia, Ohio amid midterm surge
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
From Birkenau to the ballot box: Israel needs to heal - opinion
Our enemies around the world love it when we are divided.
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.
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.
Ohio Senate race between Israel supporters becomes proxy battle for AIPAC versus J Street
While Republican Sen. Jon Husted is technically the incumbent, many voters see Democrat Sherrod Brown as the incumbent.
