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


Why Trump’s near-death experience could make him a better president - opinion

After joining presidents who survived assassination attempts, Trump can now make history as a president who learned that a country out of control with violence needs a gentler hand to lead it.

 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.

Trump forges ahead in White House bid after assassination attempt

"This is a chance to bring the whole country, even the whole world, together. The speech will be a lot different, a lot different than it would've been two days ago," Trump told the press.

 Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump is assisted by the Secret Service after gunfire rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, US, July 13, 2024.

Bullet wounds Trump at Pennsylvania rally, attacker neutralized, one dead

The video appeared to show blood on his ear, and armed law enforcement officers were then seen on a roof near the stage where Trump was standing.

 Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump is assisted by security personnel after gunfire rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024.

‘I am not going anywhere’: Biden defends his health during a call to ‘Morning Joe’

“Losing is not an option, and I am not lost, I haven’t lost, I beat Trump last time, I’ll beat him this time,” Biden said.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden seen during the Georgia debate last week. The question is not what his condition is, but what people think it is, the writer argues.

White House releases name of Biden's neurologist, says only seen during annual physical

According to the letter, Biden saw the neurologist as part of his yearly physical in which he was also seen by other medical specialists. 

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.

Is Netanyahu’s judicial reform needed in the US after Trump immunity ruling?

Judicial Affairs: AT FIRST glance, the proposed Israeli judicial reform may seem like something that could apply to the US, but not all legal experts agree.

 Gary Roush holds up a sign protesting former U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of a case deciding his immunity from charges outside the U.S. Supreme Court as justices issue orders in pending appeals in Washington, U.S., June 21, 2024.

Biden's a mensch, Trump should have shown him humanity - opinion

Trump, realizing that Biden was below zero on performance that evening, could have walked across the stage, put his arm around Biden and asked CNN to reschedule.

 FORMER US president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump returns to the podium after a commercial break at the debate with incumbent President Joe Biden in Atlanta last week. Biden was in need of a helping hand, and Trump should have extended it, says the writer.

The presidential debate: Is Trump or Biden better for American and Israeli interests? - opinion

Think about it: If there was a winner in the first US presidential debate, it was undoubtedly Donald Trump.

 Democrat candidate, U.S. President Joe Biden, and Republican candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump, attend a presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 27, 2024.

Clinging to power: Netanyahu and Biden share surprising similarities - analysis

Biden and Netanyahu are very similar: they share a stubborn belief that they must remain in power, that only they can do their jobs at this time, and that after them comes the flood. 

 (L-R): US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

60% of voters want Biden replaced post-debate, poll finds

Following last week's presidential debate between Biden and Trump, more voters believe Biden should be replaced as the Democratic candidate as concerns over his age loom, a recent survey showed.

 Democrat presidential candidate US President Joe Biden listens as Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump speaks during their debate in Atlanta, Georgia, US, June 27, 2024.