US politics

US Justice Dept loses initial bid to block votes from alleged noncitizens in California

This comes as Trump has made California a focal point of his sweeping immigration crackdown since returning to the White House.

A local resident casts her vote at an official ballot drop box at a "No Kings: Vote Early" event after attending a protest as part of a coordinated nationwide day of action aimed at encouraging early voting in the upcoming midterm elections in San Francisco, California, US, October 17, 2026.
People fill out ballots as a poll worker makes a phone call on Election Day for the midterm primary on June 9, 2026 at Dreher High School in Columbia, South Carolina.

US elections watchdog restores filing system after cyberattack clouds last-minute spending

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

Michigan's El-Sayed campaign disavows PAC ad linking US inflation to Israel

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


Jewish leaders urge Kamala Harris to press Senate candidate El-Sayed on Israel views

In their letter, the coalition acknowledged Harris's record on combating antisemitism, noting that she has consistently stood by the community.

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Wiltern Theatre on September 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Harris is in the midst of a 15-city book tour following the release of her new book “107 Days,” recounting her presidential campaign against President Donald Trump.

Most American Jews still vote Democrat. That’s a problem – opinion

A study finds that a majority of US Jews describe themselves as pro-Israel, yet they are choosing a party that is outright hostile toward the homeland

People fill out ballots as a poll worker makes a phone call on Election Day for the midterm primary on June 9, 2026 at Dreher High School in Columbia, South Carolina.

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

Senator John Curtis wrote a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee calling for a probe into businesses owned by Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., and payments by a Russian oligarch.

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

Trump says he will 'probably' let banned media back to White House if court decides

Trump said he would “probably” allow CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists back onto White House grounds if a court rules against the ban.

An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, in Washington, D.C., US, September 21, 2026.

White House launches 'TRUMP TV' stream following controversial ban of major news outlets

Critics, including members of mainstream media, are deriding the move as an attempt to establish "state media."

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on September 16, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

Right-wing musician Pat Boone urges president to speak less, follow Reagan’s example

The 1950s music icon and longtime conservative Pat Boone, who voted for Trump twice, urged the president to follow Ronald Reagan's example of "humor, courtesy, respect, and a presidential manner."

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a dinner at the White House in Washington, US, September 17, 2026; illustrative.

Majority of US Jews say Netanyahu fueling American antisemitism - poll

Most US Jews remain pro-Israel, but 56% say Netanyahu is fueling antisemitism at home; 60% want him ousted, a new poll finds.

People fill out ballots as a poll worker makes a phone call on Election Day for the midterm primary on June 9, 2026 at Dreher High School in Columbia, South Carolina.

Open letter to US President Donald Trump: Carpe diem - opinion

You have made clear that America must win the artificial intelligence race. I agree. But another question must stand beside it: How does America win without all of us ultimately losing?

An AI-generated political cartoon.

Man who assaulted US lawmaker Ilhan Omar sentenced to 14 months in prison

Anthony James Kazmierczak pleaded guilty in May and admitted to attacking Omar because he disagreed with her progressive political views.

A man shouts at U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) after spraying an unidentified liquid in her direction, during a town hall meeting days after a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal immigration agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 27, 2026 i

Hundreds of Michigan Jews pledge to vote for Abdul El-Sayed in open letter

“Some of us are enthusiastic supporters of El-Sayed,” the open letter reads. “Some of us have reservations...We understand that a vote is not a valentine; it’s a strategic chess move."

US Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan Abdul El-Sayed poses for a photo at the Labor Day parade in Detroit, Michigan on September 7, 2026.