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US midterms could reshape support for Israel as anti-Israel sentiment grows among voters

The US midterms could determine more than control of Congress, offering an early indication of how opposition to Israel is shaping Democratic politics ahead of 2028.

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.
US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as he arrives to speak at Anduril Industries in Sparrows Point, Maryland, on October 6, 2026; illustrative

Trump rules out US strikes on Iran before midterms as US Treasury imposes new sanctions

Former US House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert is surrounded by officers as he leaves federal court after pleading not guilty to federal charges of trying to hide large cash transactions and lying to the FBI in Chicago, Illinois, United States, June 9, 2015.

Dennis Hastert, former US House speaker and admitted child molester, dies at 84

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.

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


Trump administration takes USPS mail-in ballot fight to Supreme Court

The USPS regulation would impose new voter-specific data and ballot envelope standards and potentially refuse the delivery of ballots that do not comply.

A United States Postal Service (USPS) mail delivery truck is seen in Queens, New York City.

Trump stuck at lowest approval rating of his presidency as midterms approach - poll

Just 33% of Americans approve of the job Trump is doing in the White House - the third straight Reuters/Ipsos poll with that share of respondents giving the president a thumbs up.

US President Donald Trump reacts during a press conference with cryptocurrency executives in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 19, 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.

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.

Republicans see opportunity in progressives' primary wins while Democrats embrace debate

US Senator Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican, called the Democratic left wing "dangerous, radical, and, frankly, weird" in comments during NBC's "Meet the Press."

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, doubled under presidents Trump, Biden

The federal government's IOU has now more than doubled in less than a decade, from $19.95 trillion when US President Donald Trump was sworn in for the first time in January 2017.

The US Department of the Treasury Building in Washington, DC, US, July 11, 2026.

Ben-Gvir faces verbal assault, Randy Fine beats Dan Bilzerian in Republican primaries

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir gives a statement during a party meeting at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, Jerusalem, June 3, 2024.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins primary after Florida redistricting upends her longtime district

Manley, her main opponent, spent considerable airtime on the campaign trail criticizing both her support of Israel and the financial backing she has received from AIPAC

Florida Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz campaigns outside of the Kings Point Clubhouse polling station on August 18, 2026, in Tamarac, Florida.

CAM report: 33% of X content posted by Florida congressional candidate Dan Bilzerian is antisemitic

The antisemitic posts reached an estimated 23.6 million people, generating 12.5 million views

Dan Bilzerian was asked during a TMZ interview about referring to Rep. Randy Fine as a "fat Jew."

Darline Graham advances to runoff, vows to carry on brother Lindsey’s fight in US Senate

One month after Lindsey Graham’s death, his sister thanked Trump for his “complete and total endorsement,” and said her late brother would be proud.

US Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) arrives for a vote at the US Capitol, in the wake of US President Donald Trump saying he may temporarily drop the nomination of Todd Blanche to be US attorney general, in Washington, DC.

South Carolina GOP primary: Lindsey Graham’s sister has Trump's backing in vote for successor

While Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline, has sought to turn her lack of political experience into an advantage, some voters say they didn't like how quickly Republicans accepted her as a candidate.

Sen. Darline Graham, A South Carolina Republican, arrives for the Senate Judiciary Committee vote to move the nomination of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche out of committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026.