US politics
Lindsey Graham’s death leaves a void in US support for Israel and Ukraine
Graham died Saturday, aged 71, following what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness.” His office did not immediately disclose an official cause of death.
Trump in trouble? How Graham's death, McConnell's illness could affect US Senate after midterms
Lindsey Graham’s voice for Israel has fallen silent - comment
'Trust me bro': Trump's Iran approach harming perceptions of Israel, John Deaton tells 'Post'
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner formally withdraws from race
The Maine Secretary of State's office confirmed Platner's withdrawal and will have until July 27 to name a replacement.
Replacing Graham Platner: US Senate replacement options split over Israel policy
Candidates hoping to become the Maine Democratic nominee for Senate are split on key issues of concern to the Jewish community.
Netanyahu a ‘burden to Trump,' dismantled US-Israel ties, Liberman tells ‘Post’ - interview
“Trump wants to distance himself from him [Netanyahu]. The relationship has become a burden, and it is already hurting him in the upcoming US midterm elections," Liberman said.
Rahm Emanuel to 'Post': ‘I told Mamdani river to the sea means destroying the Jewish people’
US AFFAIRS: In an interview with the Post, the 2028 prospective US presidential hopeful says he won’t take AIPAC money, backs a Palestinian state, and stands by sanctions on the Jewish state.
Rahm Emanuel: Democrats who support Israel can still lead the party to the White House
Emanuel, most recently the US ambassador to Japan, is considering a presidential run in 2028. He is a former US congressman from Illinois as well as a former Chicago Mayor.
Platner suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in crucial Maine race
Many Democrats had already questioned Platner's fitness for office before Politico reported on Monday that a woman accused him of forcing her to have sex with him nearly five years ago.
‘True friends tell each other the truth’: Rahm Emanuel’s critique of Israel draws cheers - analysis
Whether Emanuel’s critique will land with the Israeli establishment or with the ruling coalition remains to be seen.
Pressure mounts on Democratic Senate candidate Platner to quit Maine race
Platner's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Platner has denied wrongdoing but said on Monday he would take time "to reflect on the best path forward."
America’s woke Right - What the Iran deal revealed about the American Right - opinion
The Right, whatever its other faults, saw Israel as a strategic partner in a shared civilizational fight. That story is getting harder to tell as hostility toward Israel on the Right grows, too
Rahm Emanuel to warn ‘Greater Israel' could harm Israel-US alliance in Tel Aviv Speech
Veteran Democrat and potential 2028 presidential candidate is set to spell out his vision for Israel and its neighbors in Tel Aviv address.
