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Far-right figure James Fishback likens abortion to Holocaust, demands US decouple from Israel

“Abortion is a holocaust, and by every single historical metric available, it was worse than the other one,” Fishback said, claiming that “61 million children have been killed" since Roe v. Wade.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026|BySHARON UDASIN/ JTA

Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback takes a picture with a supporter after giving a campaign speech at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, US April 23, 2026.

Then-Tarrant County Republican Party Chair Bo French speaks at a rally on April 15, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas.

Why is Karl Rove supporting a progressive Jewish candidate in Texas?

What did the only Jew serving in the Texas state house do to earn this distinction? It’s more about what he didn’t do: run for statewide office with a record of spewing racially charged comments.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2026|ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

The seal of the FBI hangs in the Flag Room at the bureau's headquaters.

Missouri GOP nominee Thomas Ross charged over plot to plant drugs on primary election rival

According to prosecutors, Ross spent weeks hatching a plan with his campaign manager to frame his opponent, Louise Secker, by surreptitiously placing a black nylon glove containing a bag of cocaine.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2026|ByREUTERS

Rep. Randy Fine, the Jewish Republican incumbent in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, won his primary against social media personality Dan Bilzerian on Tuesday. Here, Fine addresses The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June, 2026.

US Rep. Randy Fine attacks Muslim Democrats during speech at Republican Jewish Coalition summit

“We are constantly told that the problem is not mainstream Islam, but radical Islamism. But where are the so-called moderate Muslims in our political system?” Fine said to applause.

AUGUST 31, 2026|ByJOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA

GOP lawmakers introduce bill recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan

Trump administration officials have privately asked their Israeli counterparts to quiet that lobbying campaign.

FEBRUARY 28, 2019ByMICHAEL WILNER

Mount Hermon is seen in the background as Israeli soldiers travel on mobile artillery units after an exercise in the Golan Heights, February 2013

Washington Watch: McConnell’s confession

There are more illegal immigrants working at Donald Trump’s resorts and other properties than there are those who voted in all the elections nationwide last year.

FEBRUARY 6, 2019ByDOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD

US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

GOP debates response to overtly racist lawmaker

Party members are questioning whether simple condemnations of Steve King's most recent comments– in a career full of racist remarks– this time go far enough.

JANUARY 13, 2019ByMICHAEL WILNER

Adelsons become the 'biggest spenders' after $55 m donation to GOP races

The couple are very involved in how their money is being spent, meeting with the consultants and political strategists at Adelson’s office in Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018ByJTA

Sheldon and Miriam Adelson at the inauguration of the US embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018

Jewish billionaires withdraw support from GOP candidates

Leslie Wexner announced “I’m no longer a Republican,” and that he will no longer support the Republican Party.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018ByJTA

Roy Moore: Sasha Baron Cohen tricked me with Israel award

Failed Alabama senate candidate said comedian had him fly to DC under false pretenses

JULY 13, 2018ByAMY SPIRO

Presenter Sacha Baron Cohen arrives at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood

Holocaust-denier California congressional candidate loses GOP support

The wide spectrum of Fitzgerald's antisemitic and anti-Israel jargon consists of diminishing the historical significance of the Holocaust and condemning the Israeli government's involvement in 9/11.

JULY 8, 2018ByJONATHAN WEBER ROSEN