US Senate
El-Sayed's victory exposes a growing divide between Israelis and American Jews - opinion
The willingness of some Jewish progressives to support candidates sharply critical of Israel reflects a cultural shift that Israelis can no longer ignore.
Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate, raising concerns over future US military aid to Israel
US Democrats candidate Colom wins Mississippi, is state's first Black senator in over 150 years
Twelve US senators seek to block expanded defense and intelligence cooperation with Israel
Democrats preparing investigations into Trump's handling of US spy agencies
“There's absolutely evidence that analysts are hesitant to write on topics that they think might be controversial," Representative Jim Himes, a Connecticut Democrat, told Reuters.
US House Republicans choose Jim Jordan as minority leader, Senators stick with Thune
A secret ballot held behind closed doors elevated Johnson to the minority leadership post a week after Democrats swept to victory in last Tuesday's midterm elections.
Democrat Jon Ossoff's midterm success suggests new age of US-Israel relationship
When Ossoff emerged triumphant on November 3, the ADL offered him congratulations - despite denouncing other victorious Israel critics.
Alaska Senate candidate summoned before grand jury amid alleged election manipulation probe
Federal prosecutors want records from Gerald Heikes on Mary Peltola’s campaign, several PACs and the Elias Law Group, as they probe whether Democratic-aligned operatives recruited spoilers.
Jay Rockefeller, heir to famed dynasty and healthcare advocate in US Senate, dies at 89
Rockefeller was married to public television executive Sharon Percy Rockefeller, with whom he had four children.
After vague midterm remarks, VP Vance must clarify what's next for US-Israel ties - editorial
As JD Vance links Republican electoral losses to the Iran war and US-Israel relations, he must explain what he wants to change and why distancing Washington from Jerusalem would help.
Michigan Jews divided after El-Sayed’s Senate election
Prior to Election Day, more than 560 Jews in the state had signed a petition that pledged to vote for Mike Rogers explicitly because of concerns over Abdul El-Sayed’s rhetoric.
Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory sparks mixed reactions across Egypt, the Middle East
Samir Ragheb, President of the Arab Foundation for Development and Strategic Studies, told TML that although El-Sayed "carries weight across the Arab and Muslim worlds … Cairo heard criticism."
Trump says he can 'absolutely work with Democrats' despite election losses
In a phone call with CNBC, the US president pointed to areas of potential cooperation with Democrats, including trade and financial issues, while dismissing concerns over impeachment.
Reporter's notebook: Even in rural Maine, Israel and Iran were central issues in the US midterms
The general consensus was that Israel’s current prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is viewed negatively. He’s a polarizing figure and, in many areas, is rarely seen positively.
