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


Why did AIPAC stay out of Ilhan Omar’s tight race?

In one week, AIPAC’s opponents were handed a tidy critique of the group’s approach: AIPAC spent millions of dollars to defeat Jewish royalty, but not a dime to unseat Omar.

 Rep. Ilhan Omar gives a press conference during a voter engagement event near the the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, Aug. 9, 2022

Rep. Ilhan Omar wins 5th District DFL race with narrow margin

Omar defeated Don Samuels by a narrow margin of less than 3,000 votes, making this her tightest race yet as she seeks a third term in the House of Representatives.

Rep. Ilhan Omar narrowly defeats Don Samuels in 5th District DFL race

Jewish candidate Liz Holtzman hopes to make a comeback in Congress

Holtzman is running in an already competitive race for the Democratic nomination in New York’s District 10.

 Former Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman is running for Congress again in New York's District 10.

Americans frustrated with two-party system as midterm election nears - Pew

American respondents detail their disapproval of the political party that opposes their own, as well as general disillusionment with the two-party system.

A Virginia voter is framed by a sign in support of Bernie Sanders (L) and a Donald Trump campaign sign (R) after casting his ballot in Arlington, Virginia.

US Rep. Tlaib wins Democratic primary in Michigan's 12th District for Congress

Tlaib from Detroit is a Palestinian American who has opposed US weapons sales to Israel, and pro Israel groups have run ads against her in recent weeks.

 US Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks at a volunteer canvass launch for Biden/Harris in Inkster, Michigan, US, November 2, 2020.

Rep. Haley Stevens defeats Rep. Andy Levin in Michigan Dem. primary

The race in Michigan between progressive Levin and moderate Stevens caught the attention of both AIPAC & J Street PACs. AIPAC called Stevens's Tuesday victory "monumental" for US-Israel relationship.

US Congresswoman Haley Stevens listens during a "End The Gun Violence" Town Hall in Commerce Township, Michigan, US, October 1, 2019.

Biden signs executive order on abortion, declares Supreme Court 'out of control'

"As long as I am president, a nationwide ban on abortion won't happen," Biden vowed in a speech ahead of signing the executive order. "I'll veto it."

 US President Joe Biden speaks about his economic agenda, during his visit to Cleveland, Ohio, US, July 6, 2022

Jewish organizations are gearing up as midterm elections nears

Jewish organizations' political action committees are announcing their endorsements for the midterm elections.

The backdrop of the stage at last year’s AIPAC conference in Washington, DC

Rep. Ted Deutch will become AJC CEO, will not re-run for congress

"I will be forever grateful for the opportunity you have given me to serve our community and to serve our country,” he said in a statement, Ted Deutch will not seek re-election in midterms

Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., votes to approve the second article of impeachment against President Donald Trump during a House Judiciary Committee meeting on Capitol Hill, in Washington.

Morgan Ortagus, Pompeo's former 'face to the world', runs for Congress

'I stand with Ukraine. I think that the whole world is incredibly proud of what the Ukrainian people are doing to fight for their country.'

 U.S. State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus attends a press briefing by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the State Department in Washington, U.S., December 11, 2019.