Missouri

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.

|ByREUTERS
The seal of the FBI hangs in the Flag Room at the bureau's headquaters.
Former US Rep. Cori Bush prepares to deliver her concession speech on August 6, 2024, in St Louis.

Bell's landslide exposes limits of anti-Israel campaign strategy - analysis

Political analysts say Wesley Bell's decisive victory over Cori Bush reflected voters' focus on local issues over Israel and AIPAC.

|BySHARON UDASIN/ JTA
US Representative Wesley Bell (D-MO) speaks with reporters after the House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution on the ongoing conflict with Iran on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, July 23, 2026

US Rep. Wesley Bell overcomes anti-Israel progressive Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic primary

Bush had emerged as one of Congress’s most outspoken critics of Israel following the October 7 Hamas massacre and the subsequent war in Gaza, while Bell campaigned on a more moderate platform.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
US Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) speaks during a press conference alongside lawmakers and university union members following pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, Capitol Hill, Washington.

Cori Bush vows to deliver 'knockout' punch to AIPAC in upcoming congressional primary rematch

Now, as AIPAC has rapidly transformed into a radioactive bogeyman among Democrats and Bush’s fellow progressives have mounted an ascent across the party, Bush is out for revenge.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

Twelve people killed in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says

All 12 people on board the light aircraft died, officials confirmed.

JUNE 14, 2026ByREUTERS
Aftermath of a plane crash near Butler, Missouri, in which all 12 onboard were killed, June 14, 2026.

Missouri adopts IHRA’s antisemitism definition, boosts student protections

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signs a bill adopting the IHRA’s definition of antisemitism, strengthening protections against harassment in schools for Jewish students.

APRIL 26, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Missouri's Capitol Building in Jefferson City.

US moving B-2 stealth bombers toward Guam, American officials confirm

One official said no forward orders had been given yet to move the bombers beyond Guam. They did not say how many B-2 bombers are being moved.

JUNE 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
The U.S. Air Force B-2 bomber "Spirit of Oklahoma" is refueled in-flight over Eastern Washington state, April, 27, 2002 while participating in "Northern Edge," Alaska's largest annual joint training exercise.

HB 937: Missouri bill seeks to enshrine IHRA antisemitism definition in state's schools

“We have to make sure that our Jewish students can feel safe and comfortable going to school," said State Representative George Hruza.

MARCH 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Supporters of HB 937, including Saint Louis University student Nikolay Remizov (fifth from right), Missouri State Representative George Hruza (fourth from right), and CAM Founder Adam Beren (third from right) stand for a group photo, at the State Capitol, in Jefferson City, Missouri, Feb. 26, 2025.

Transgender Jews fear for safety as Trump targets their rights

Jewish LGBTQ+ families fear what’s next as Trump targets trans rights.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025ByASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
A person wears a pride-themed yarmulke in the West Village in New York City, on June 26, 2020.

Missouri police captures escaped monkey in pink tutu in 'bananas' operation

"After negotiations, deputies managed to control the situation without incident," said the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on Facebook.

JANUARY 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Missouri police captures escaped spider monkey in pink tutu in 'bananas' operation.

St. Louis Chief Prosecutor Wesley Bell beats incumbent 'squad' member Cori Bush in Dem. primary

Three hours after polls closed, with the majority of the votes counted, Wesley Bell has garnered 51% of the votes.

AUGUST 7, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(L-R) Chief prosecutor for St. Louis County Wesley Bell, Democratic House Rep. Cori Bush in front of "Vote Here" sign on democratic primary election day in Missouri's first district, August 7, 2024.

Trump wins Michigan, Missouri, Idaho Republican caucuses in show of force

Trump won the primary convincingly on Tuesday, securing 12 of 16 delegates up for grabs. He took all of Michigan's remaining 39 delegates at stake on Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2024ByREUTERS
Supporters attend a campaign rally for former U.S. President Donald Trump in Waterford Township, Michigan, US, February 17, 2024.

Missouri accuses Planned Parenthood of 'trafficking' minors to get abortions

The lawsuit cites undercover footage released by the conservative Project Veritas showing a Planned Parenthood Great Plains employee offer to arrange an abortion for a 13-year-old in Kansas.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024ByREUTERS
United States Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v Wade abortion decision

Missouri adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a declaration affirming the IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023BySAM HALPERN
Mike Parson signing a bill.