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Democrats preparing investigations into Trump's handling of US spy agencies
“There's absolutely evidence that analysts are hesitant to write on topics that they think might be controversial," Representative Jim Himes, a Connecticut Democrat, told Reuters.
US House Republicans choose Jim Jordan as minority leader, Senators stick with Thune
Next likely US House speaker Hakeem Jeffries to face challenges amid support for Israel
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Fine to 'Post': I will not endorse Vance in 2028, blaming Jews for GOP losses 'inexcusable'
Republican Congressman Randy Fine of Florida accused Vice President JD Vance of betraying Trump and scapegoating Israel and American Jews for the Republican Party’s crushing midterm defeat.
Pete Hegseth faces bipartisan impeachment push after Republican losses in US midterm elections
While the measures of impeachment could get sufficient votes to pass the House, it remains unclear whether or not they would pass in the Senate.
After vague midterm remarks, VP Vance must clarify what's next for US-Israel ties - editorial
As JD Vance links Republican electoral losses to the Iran war and US-Israel relations, he must explain what he wants to change and why distancing Washington from Jerusalem would help.
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."
Mike Johnson won't seek reelection as Republican leader following midterm losses - report
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan expressed interest in succeeding Johnson, outlining plans in letters to colleagues.
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
"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.
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.
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.
Pro-Israel Jewish Democrat Jared Moskowitz defeats challenger in Florida despite redrawn district
Moskowitz earned around 51.5% of the vote to Singer’s 46.4% and will represent a district that runs from Delray Beach down to Miami Beach in the US House of Representatives.
