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Iran split screen: When US, Israeli interests reach a fork in the road - analysis

US and Israeli policy towards Iran has overlapped for quite some time. Now, the two countries seem to be approaching diverging paths in the future regarding the Islamic regime.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, on October 13, 2025
Republican US Senate candidate Michael Whatley applauds as US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a rally at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, on September 21, 2026.

Republicans ramp up spending as Democrats target key congressional seats

US President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City; illustrative

US Senate rejects resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

US Senator John Curtis (R-UT) speaks during a press conference at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei Monday, 30th March 2026

Republican senator calls for probe of Trump's family business dealings


Trump approval drops to career-low 32% as GOP support erodes over Iran war, inflation - poll

The Reuters poll found voters leaning away from supporting Trump's fellow Republicans in the November 3 midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the next two years.

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a campaign rally with North Carolina Republican Senate candidate and former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley at Gastonia Municipal Airport on September 16, 2026 in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Jewish radio host says he 'charmed' JD Vance after previous criticism for wavering Israel support

The highly publicized meeting occurred amid Vance’s attempt to make overtures to the Jewish community following a series of controversial remarks about Israel.

Sid Rosenberg is seen during a press conference outside of Columbia University on April 22, 2024 in New York City.

US senators seek more information on Trump's Saudi nuclear proposal, letter says

Some Democratic lawmakers and nonproliferation advocates have criticized the nuclear pact for not barring ​Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or reprocessing nuclear waste.

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman look at portraits at the "Presidential Walk of Fame" in the Colonnade at the White House in Washington, DC, November 18, 2025.

FBI Director Kash Patel faces Senate grilling over Epstein files, travel funds, personal record

Republicans and Democrats also pushed Patel to explain why the FBI changed its hiring qualifications, including eliminating bestiality as an automatic disqualifier.

FBI Director Kash Patel attends a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 15, 2026.

Trump no longer at record low in approval rating, but Republicans losing grasp on Congress - poll

The poll showed 63% of Americans disapproved of Trump's offer made in his convention speech that he would ensure all Americans get a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of Congress.

US President Donald Trump arrives to meet with Ireland's Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheal Martin at Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland, September 12, 2026.

Republican campaign staffer fired over use of SS soldiers in Facebook profile photo - report

Stephen Woytek also follows SS uniform suppliers on Facebook, and the report notes his apparent longstanding hobby of military reenactment.

US Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) speaks on stage on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 09, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

J Street goes on the offensive against AIPAC-backed candidates

AIPAC has spent heavily since launching its super PAC, United Democracy Project, ahead of the 2022 midterms, and is the top outside spender in this election cycle.

A visitor holds an AIPAC folder in an elevator in Rayburn House Office Building on March 12, 2024 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC; Illustrative.

Trump taunts Tehran, wants Strait of Hormuz renamed after himself

“I should get something out of this - the Trump Strait,” the president continued, repeating an idea he had proposed about a week ago.

President Donald Trump speaks at the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention on Sept. 09, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.

No. 41: Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Randy Fine, Dan Goldman: Jewish voices in a divided Congress

Three Jewish congress members advocating for the US-Israel relationship on Capitol Hill.

(L-R): Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Randy Fine, and Dan Goldman

Fetterman introduces Republican senator at Dallas convention in latest split from Democrats party

As the Republican Party held its first midterm election convention of its kind in an effort to energize its voter base ahead of November, it was a Democratic senator who arrived.

US Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) appears via video to introduce US Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) during the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, US, September 9, 2026.