US politics
Michigan's El-Sayed campaign disavows PAC ad linking US inflation to Israel
Backed by Cenk Uygur, the spot drew criticism for invoking antisemitic tropes about US support for “killing Palestinians.”
Trump approval rises from record low to 32% ahead of midterm election - poll
Trump says Jews who support El-Sayed should be 'ashamed' of themselves
Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed
Democrats aim to flip key Senate seats as Trump's popularity sinks to historic low - CNN
Democrats would need to win seven out of 10 key races to flip the Senate, but only one or two to gain control of the House of Representatives, CNN found.
'Flip the circuit breaker': Obama attacks Trump administration to boost Democrats in Michigan
We have never seen a president excel in straight-up grifting, on your dime, like this," Obama said. "Never seen a president so intent on selling favors like this..." said the former president.
While AIPAC’s critics rejoice as lobby shifts strategy, its defenders push back
Both sides see enduring influence for the pro-Israel organization as its super PAC continues operations.
Trump claims Iran is 'making up fake hits' on tankers to drive up oil costs ahead of elections
Trump accused Iran of fabricating reports of tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections.
Florida man arrested for threatening life of Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz
According to sources who spoke with CBS News, the suspect left a voicemail at the Moskowitz Coral Springs office with the intent to inflict physical harm on the representative.
Abdul El-Sayed Michigan US Senate campaign hires Jewish outreach director
El-Sayed's Republican opponent, former US Rep. Mike Rogers, called him “anti-Jew” in a JTA interview this week.
AIPAC to stop officially endorsing US political candidates following criticism
The decision comes after several pro-Israel politicians became the target of significant criticism following the group's endorsement of them, Jewish Insider reported.
I’m not Left or Right. I’m Up: Time to look beyond political labels - opinion
Whenever an election approached, everyone wanted to know: Who are you voting for? “I can’t vote,” I would answer. “I’m Canadian.” I loved being neutral.
Abdul El-Sayed faces Michigan Senate race controversy over Hamas remarks by Democratic activist
A hidden-camera investigation has sparked controversy in Michigan's Senate race over claims involving Hamas and foreign donations, with Abdul El-Sayed's campaign rejecting the activist's allegations.
Mike Rogers says his opponent Abdul El-Sayed is ‘anti-Jew.’ Do Michigan’s Jews agree?
Rogers, told JTA that Israel is “the best ally we have in the Middle East. They have Western values baked into their political system.”
