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


‘Anyone over Trump’: Gazans lend support to Kamala Harris, fear pro-Israel Trump presidency 

Kamala Harris’s notable absence from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s congressional address last week was interpreted by some in both Gaza and the West as a political statement.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Vice President, and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, in Washington, last week. Some have described Harris as seeking a clean slate for the US relationship with Israel, the writers say.

MK Yisrael Eichler says VP Kamala Harris poses 'global danger'

The United Torah Judaism MK said that global leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Ali Khameini are in tune with developments in the US presidential race.

 UTJ MK Yisrael Eichler points at a fellow lawmaker in the Knesset plenum.

Don’t be fooled by Iran’s new president, extremist policy is the same - opinion

Israel is aware of the Iranian danger, as is the president of the United States. Staying quiet is no longer an option, nor can we put this genie back into the bottle. 

 IRANIAN PRESIDENT Masoud Pezeshkian and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei attend a Muharram mourning ceremony in Tehran, last week. Pazkhian’s election is not the reflection of a change in Iran’s extremist policy, the writer states.

Here’s why Jews are excited — and nervous — about a Democratic ticket that could include another Jew

Some American Jews are are worried that a Jewish VP would feed into tropes about Jewish power.

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.

CNN correspondent: ‘Risk’ if Harris chooses ‘Jewish’ Gov. Josh Shapiro as running mate

CNN Correspondent John King said on air that "he’s Jewish, there could be some risks in putting him on the ticket."

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

Biden's rabbi to ‘Post’: 'Compared to Moses at 120, Joe is still young'

Rabbi Michael S. Beals shares his thoughts on President Biden's decision to exit the 2024 race, reflecting on their unique bond and Biden's legacy.

Rabbi Michael S. Beals and his wife, Elissa, with Joe and Jill Biden.

The final days: How Biden and his inner circle blew it - explainer

Within days, Biden went from the party's figurehead to a liability. He became the first sitting president to stand down from a possible reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968.

US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk after stepping off Marine One following their arrival on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, US July 7, 2024.

With Kamala Harris, Democrats would bet against US history of sexism, racism

"Will her race and gender be an issue? Absolutely," said LaTosha Brown, a political strategist and co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund.

 US Vice-President Kamala Harris speaks during a Juneteenth concert hosted by US President Joe Biden on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC, US June 10, 2024.

US President Biden waiting to meet with Netanyahu before withdrawing bid, advisers suggest - NYT

Biden, 81, has faced increased calls to step down after his performance during a debate with former president Donald Trump.

 US President Joe Biden delivers an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on July 14, 2024.

Obama tells allies Biden needs to reconsider his re-election bid, WaPo reports

Although he has been out of office for nearly eight years, Obama still has a significant influence within the Democratic party.

 US President Joe Biden and former US President Barack Obama share a laugh during a star-studded campaign fundraiser at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 15, 2024.