American politics

How the Democratic Party in America lost its way on Israel, Jews - opinion

The Democratic Party’s changing stance on Jews and Israel has left many longtime supporters feeling uneasy.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, Ambler, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2024.
An Italian delegation of political, academic, and human rights figures hold banners and protest during their visit to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, May 18, 2025.

America’s woke Right - What the Iran deal revealed about the American Right - opinion

A pro-Palestinian protester wearing a press shirt holds a photo of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a red handprint on it, near Netanyahu’s hotel during the 80th session of the UN’s General Assembly, in September 2025. PremiumPremium

Young Americans don't hate Israel - they hate the Israel they think they know - opinion

Demonstrators with the Democratic Socialists of America take part in a rally on International Women’s Day in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., March 8, 2018.

CAM weekly antisemitism report – Far-left incidents jump nearly 20% as DSA makes gains


AOC: AIPAC pushes voters away from Democrats, overly influences Congress members

The congresswoman implies that the Jewish lobbying group is responsible for the losses the Democrats had this election season.

 U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at a press conference on psychedelics in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in Washington, U.S., July 13, 2023.

Even though we're 1,464 days away from 2028, the next campaign begins today - opinion

It’s time to line up the big donors. Hire the right consultants before someone else does. Get those fundraising emails out. 

 The last voter of the polling station casts their vote, in Kalamazzoo, Michigan, U.S., November 5, 2024.

Global reactions pour in as Trump wins 2024 US presidential election

Presidents, prime ministers, and other key diplomatic leaders from across the globe have extended congratulatory remarks to Trump.

 Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump speaks at a town hall as he campaigns in Fayetteville, North Carolina, US. October 4, 2024.

For the first time, the Muslim vote may determine who will sit in the White House - opinion

Despite the calls to boycott the elections, some Muslim leaders believe that voting can be a way of change.

 People gather for a rally held by American Muslims for Palestine calling for a cease fire in Gaza at the Washington Monument in Washington, US, October 21, 2023

Involving US troops in Israeli conflicts requires congressional approval, House lawmakers argue

Five progressive lawmakers ask the Biden administration to clarify the US military’s role in Israeli conflicts.

Members of the 118th Congress raise their right hands as they are sworn into office to serve in the US House of Representatives on the fourth day of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, US, January 7, 2023.

Trump suggests Liz Cheney should have 'guns trained on her face'

Speaking to a local TV station on Friday, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Trump might have violated state laws that prohibit death threats.

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL nominee and former US president Donald Trump speaks on Saturday during a campaign rally in Novi, Michigan.

Harris holds 46%-43% lead over Trump amid voter gloom - polls

Both polls showed Harris with a lead within the margin of error, with the latest poll showing her ahead just 2 percentage points when using unrounded figures.

 Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Atlanta, Georgia, October 19, 2024

A Jewish and former Democratic congressman’s case for electing Donald Trump in 2024 - opinion

President Trump designated the Houthis as a terrorist organization in January 2021. The Harris-Biden administration removed that designation one month later, before reversing course in January 2024.

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL nominee and former US president Donald Trump speaks at an event commemorating the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel on Monday in Doral, Florida.

Arab American PAC rejects both Trump and Harris over their support for Israel

The November 5 US elections will mark the first time AAPAC has chosen not to endorse a candidate since the group's 1998 inception. It usually endorses Democrats.

(L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

American voters, this current failed Congress wants your votes - opinion

In the wake of Israel’s response to Hamas’s October 7 massacre, Republicans seized the opportunity to portray all Democrats as antisemites and anti-Israel.

 US HOUSE SPEAKER Mike Johnson speaks to the media following the passage of a stopgap bill to keep the federal government funded for another three months and avert a month-end partial shutdown, at the Capitol.