Midterm elections

Trump faces Republican resistance on Iran war, key issues as midterm elections approach

Republican lawmakers are increasingly breaking from Trump on key policy issues as midterm elections approach, with further clashes expected over upcoming nominations.

US President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting at the White House, last month.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass dances near supporters while attending her election night watch party as she runs for reelection in the Los Angeles mayoral race during the California primary election in Los Angeles, June 2, 2026.

Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt head to November run-off in Los Angeles mayoral race

Former US vice president Kamala Harris during a book tour, pictured in South Carolina, April 16, 2026.

Kamala Harris accuses Netanyahu of pulling Trump into Iran war

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One, January 11, 2026; illustrative.

WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction


Letters to the Editor November 14, 2022: Obstacles in the path

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Democrats clinch control of US Senate with win in Nevada

With Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's victory on the heels of Democratic Senator Mark Kelly winning re-election in Arizona late on Friday, Democrats now control 50 Senate seats.

Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto leads a rally ahead of the midterm elections in Henderson, Nevada, US, November 7, 2022.

Erdogan says Republican Senate control would help Turkey's F-16 buy - report

"If the Republicans claim the few seats they need in Senate, things will be much easier for us," Turkish media quoted Erdogan telling reporters.

 An F-16 fighter jet.

Jewish voters backed Democrats amid democracy and abortion concerns -polls

The J Street poll showed 74% of respondents voting Democratic and 25% Republican, while the Fox/AP poll showed a 65%-33% split.

 view of a sign promoting voting at Swissvale, during the 2022 US midterm elections, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, November 8, 2022

US midterm elections: How Jewish candidates did in key midterm races

Who are the winners and losers of the US midterm elections? From the Jewish candidates to the Republicans and Democrats backed by AIPAC and J Street.

COLORADO RESIDENTS vote in the US midterm elections

Israelis, US citizens cast their votes: The 'Red Wave' was a 'red ripple'

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov.

 Supporters wait for results at the Republican Party of Arizona's 2022 U.S. midterm elections night rally in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S., November 8, 2022.

Biden announces intent to run for president in 2024, says decision not final

Biden, who turns 80 this month, has faced questions on whether he will seek a second term. A Biden adviser said preparatory discussions for a 2024 campaign were underway.

 U.S. President Joe Biden reacts as he participates in a campaign fundraising event for U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) in San Diego, California, US, November 3, 2022.

5 quick takeaways for American Jews from the 2022 midterm elections

How did the issues and candidates that Jewish Americans were watching most closely fare? Here are our initial insights

 Voting and campaign signs are displayed during the 2022 US midterm elections, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, November 8, 2022

US midterm exit poll: Increased number of Jews vote for Republican Party

According to data after Tuesday's election, 33% of US Jewish voters polled voted Republican, up from 30% in 2020 and 24% in 2016. 

 view of a sign promoting voting at Swissvale, during the 2022 US midterm elections, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, November 8, 2022

A look inside Lee Zeldin's election night watch party in NYC

“There’s a piece of this story that is still to be told,” Rep. Zeldin told a thinning crowd of what was hundreds of supporters earlier in the night at Cipriani 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan.

 Republican candidate for New York Governor U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin and his running mate Alison Esposito wave at his midterm election night party in New York, New York, US November 8, 2022.