United States presidential election

Israel's $50 million influence campaign reaches beyond Iran ceasefire - report

As 69% of US adults hold an unfavorable opinion of the Israeli government, Israel has spent an all-time high on hasbara at roughly $730 million, over four times the sum allowed in 2025.

Thousands of Jewish and Israeli Americans participate in the annual Israel Day Parade, the world’s largest pro-Israel parade, on May 31, in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who did not attend the march, is the first New York mayor not to do so.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance attend a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 7, 2025.

As Jewish Republicans sour on JD Vance, many are rallying behind Marco Rubio for 2028

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China. Trump and other US officials are finishing up a visit intended to address the Iran conflict, trade imbalances, and the Taiwan situation while establishing new bilateral boards.

White House weighs releasing controversial intel on Chinese election interference

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran, November 30, 2025.

Araghchi threatens the US and Israeli 'pets in Tel Aviv', Zamir and Clearfield discuss Lebanon


Muslim Women for Harris-Walz withdraws support after DNC denies Palestinian speaker

The group claimed the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin "showed more empathy" to Palestinians than Kamala Harris had.

 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her newly chosen vice presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz hold a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 6.

Harris campaign says Trump ‘denigrates American Jews’ as war of words over Jewish voters escalates

The statements come in a heated and tumultuous year for American Jews in which each party has argued that the other welcomes antisemites into its ranks.

A combination picture shows Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gesturing during a rally with his vice presidential running mate US Senator JD Vance in Minnesota, US, July 27, 2024, and US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaking as

Uncommitted movement backed by network of Rashida Tlaib's family, friends, supporters - exclusive

The organization was formed out of the success of Listen to Michigan, which canvased during the 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries.

 Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib talks on her cell phone about the pro-Palestinian protestors detained by Wayne State Police after the WSU encampment was raided by police in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., May 30, 2024.

Chili for X-mas, brisket for Passover: Emhoff talks his and Harris's faiths at DNC

Emhoff said Harris comes with him to synagogue for high holiday services, and he goes to church with her for Easter, and spoke about combating antisemitism and other forms of hate.

 Doug Emhoff, second gentleman of the US, speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 20, 2024. Canva, Illustration

'Why would you trust him?': Rep. Swalwell releases anti-Trump ad campaign

“We’re electing people, not policies. And so we really need to humanize this race as much as we can with stories,” Swalwell told Variety. “We have 30 seconds, not 120 minutes.”

 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE Donald Trump applauds at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, earlier this week. The writer believes Trump’s brush with death has been life-changing.

Reviving civil discourse: The art of conversation amid the 2024 election frenzy - opinion

This election will come and go. What worries me most is that the art of conversation will soon become extinct, replaced by unhelpful argumentation. 

 THE CANDIDATES are not going to change their style. Trump will not become nice, and Harris will not stop laughing, says the writer.

Kamala Harris unveils her running mate…But the shadow of Governor Josh Shapiro lingers - analysis

Josh Shapiro’s positions on Israel are not much different from Walz’s and other Democrat politicians, which places more and more focus on him being Jewish.

 Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro waves as he takes the stage during a rally with U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her newly chosen vice presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, August 6, 2024.

Trump: 'I'm hearing there's going to be an attack tonight by Iran'

Trump claims that he does not have top secret information on the potential attack, but believes it could happen on Monday.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he campaigns in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.

The campaign to tank Josh Shapiro’s VP chances is gathering steam — and accusations of antisemitism

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, is facing a campaign to keep him off the ticket because of his stance on Israel.

 Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro speaks during the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, February 4, 2023.

Arab-American leaders optimistic about Harris, cautious on prospective running mate Gov. Shapiro

While Arab American leaders believed Kamala Harris's absence from Netanyahu's congressional distress was a positive sign, they were hesitant about Jewish Gov. Shapiro as a VP.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro react during a visit to the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024.