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.”

Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, US October 24, 2026.
US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 25, 2026.

Trump approval rises from record low to 32% ahead of midterm election - poll

US President Donald Trump arrives on stage to deliver remarks during an election rally at McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center in Port Huron, Michigan, Oct. 25, 2026.

Trump says Jews who support El-Sayed should be 'ashamed' of themselves

Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, US October 24, 2026.

Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed


Ossoff, Collins face off over white nationalism, Epstein, El-Sayed, and Hasan Piker

Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff's opponent, Republican Rep. Mike Collins, seeks to unseat Ossoff in a race that could help determine which party controls the Senate.

Democratic Senate candidate, US Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) speaks during a campaign event at the Georgia Theater on September 13, 2026 in Athens, Georgia.

Trump antisemitism official to visit Michigan synagogue weeks before midterms, backed by ZOA

The US Justice Department touted the event on its website with a link to a Zionist Organization of America registration page that solicits donations to become an event co-sponsor.

Leo James Terrell speaks during a reception honouring Black History Month, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 20, 2025

Texas A-G, Senate candidate Paxton partied in Dubai with his mistress, federal fugitives - report

This comes as James Talarico holds a slight lead over Paxton in Texas’s Senate race. If Talarico wins the race, he will be the first Democrat to hold statewide office since the 1990's.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Capitol Hill, in Washington Thursday, 4th June 2026

Iran's 'soft war': How Tehran turned antisemitism into a weapon against the West

The report said Iran has helped bring claims of Jewish control over American foreign policy into the mainstream, allowing such narratives to spread without continued Iranian involvement.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, US, September 24, 2026.

Musk donates $276 million to Republicans, becomes biggest supporter ahead of US midterms - report

Of the large third-quarter donations, $158 million went to the Senate Leadership Fund, the super PAC set up to help elect Republicans to the Senate.

Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk attends a press briefing held by US President Donald Trump with AI executives following a meeting on artificial intelligence, outside the West Wing of the White House on September 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Kamala Harris's husband, Democrat donors privately oppose another presidential run - report

Doug Emhoff reportedly opposes another Kamala Harris presidential campaign, while Democratic donors question her prospects as she weighs a 2028 bid.

Former US vice president Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff arrive at the opening day of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.

Georgia Senate candidate says Israeli forces 'violated law of conflict' when asked about genocide

Asked whether Israel was guilty of genocide, Ossoff said the determination was a matter for the ICC, but added that "there is no doubt in my mind" that Israeli forces violated international law.

US Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) speaks at a press conference following the Democratic weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 9, 2025.

El-Sayed says Israel, Iran have both proven 'dangerous' to US in Michigan Senate debate

Abdul El-Sayed repeatedly declined to say whether Iran poses a greater threat to the United States than Israel, arguing that "both of them have proven dangerous in their own way."

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

Iran must cut enrichment to end war, US uncertain who makes decisions in Tehran, Vance says

Speaking on Monday after a campaign trip in Alaska, Vance said any agreement would require Iran to reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity, rather than offer assurances of future nuclear drawdowns.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a campaign rally at Fairbanks International Airport in Fairbanks, Alaska, US, October 5, 2026.

Mohammed Dahlan: The man who could help reshape Gaza after Hamas – opinion

Mohammad Dahlan is one person to watch in the upcoming planned November 28 elections announced by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

MOHAMMAD DAHLAN, leader of Fatah’s Democratic Reform faction, has called for Palestinians to put past divisions aside and build a political system in which elections transfer power, and institutions are ‘greater than individuals.’