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‘The reason we lost is the war,’ admits JD Vance after Republicans’ midterm rout

The vice president said his party needed to ‘change our relationship to Israel’ in the wake of the result

By Hayley Cregor

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US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks during a midterm campaign rally in Weatherford, Texas, on October 29, 2026 (Getty Images)

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed speaks during a midterm election night watch party in Detroit, Michigan, on November 04, 2026 (Getty Images)

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Democrat anti-Israel candidate Abdul el-Sayed wins in Michigan

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US President Donald Trump speaks at a midterm campaign rally at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida on October 30, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images)

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Democrats win control of US Senate in midterms as Trump branded ‘lame duck’

By JC Reporter

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Former President Barack Obama stands with Democratic candidate Abdul el-Sayed during a rally in Detroit, Michigan, on October 24, 2026 (Getty Images)

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El-Sayed on course for midterm victory despite Hayley Stevens’ ‘betrayal,’ prediction market shows

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

US President Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally at Salina Regional Airport in Salina, Kansas, on November 01, 2026 (Getty Images)

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‘They don’t need it’: Trump confirms US will end $4bn in aid to Israel by end of 2026

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on November 1, 2026 (Photo by Salwan Georges/Getty Images)

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Prominent Democrat backs Republican candidate in Michigan midterm over Abdul El-Sayed’s stance on Israel and antisemitism

By JC Reporter

3 min read

A Patriot missile launcher on display at an airbase in Laage, Germany, on June 06, 2026 (Getty Images)

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US moves Patriot missile defence system to Israel amid preparations for possible Iran strikes

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

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How another election – in Michigan – may shape Israel’s fate

Democrat candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign is a worrying sign of support for Jerusalem coming under threat in US politics

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October 28, 2026 16:37

Barack Obama and Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a rally in Detroit, Michigan last weekend (Getty Images)

Mandy Patinkin urges Jews to vote for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan midterms

‘Abdul isn’t the scary person his opponents want you to be afraid of,’ the Jewish actor and singer said

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

October 27, 2026 17:01

Actor Mandy Patinkin sings during the ceremonial swearing in of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s 112th mayor at City Hall (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

Pro-Democrat campaign ad claims US gives Israel money ‘to kill Palestinians’

The clip, produced by an organisation linked to prominent leftist figures, suggests that the Gaza War is the reason for price increases in American shops

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

October 26, 2026 15:35

A still image from an ad produced by Rebellion PAC in 2024 and aired during the 2026 Michigan Senate race (YouTube/NovaraMedia/CenkUygur)

‘I don’t believe in voting blue no matter who’: Michigan’s Jewish Democrats waver over el-Sayed

The party’s candidate has a chance to become the first-ever Muslim US Senator, but his views on Israel have alienated part of its traditional base

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

October 26, 2026 15:32

AIPAC halts candidate donations and endorsements just weeks out from US midterms

The group’s direct financial support of candidates had become a subject of controversy in recent campaigns, in part due to its support of Israel during the Gaza and Iran wars

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

October 22, 2026 17:13

A visitor holds an Aipac folder in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on March 12, 2024 (Getty Images)

‘Israel is not America’s friend,’ US senate candidate says

‘An ally that takes your money to push you into wars you shouldn’t be fighting is not an ally,’ Abdul El-Sayed said

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

October 21, 2026 10:18

Abdul El-Sayed is the Democrat candidate running for the US senate in Michigan (Photo: Getty Images)

Vance declines to join Trump in backing Netanyahu for re-election

‘BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN,’ wrote the US President, offering his ‘complete and total endorsement’ to Israel’s prime minister

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

October 20, 2026 14:59

US Vice President JD Vance takes the stage during a midterm campaign rally at the LevelUp Training Complex in Monroe, Michigan, on October 15, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israeli election 2026: Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of October 27 vote

The US president described the Likud Party leader as a ‘Great Warrior Prime Minister’

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

October 19, 2026 11:49

Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump pictured during a meeting at the White House (X/Prime Minister of Israel)

US antisemitism envoy to make ‘representations’ to UK ministers over Green antizionist motion

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun suggested that the motion could fall within the IHRA definition of antisemitism

By JC Reporter

1 min read

October 6, 2026 09:53

President Donald Trump and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun light a candle during an October 7 remembrance event in 2024 (Getty Images)

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US politics

‘The reason we lost is the war,’ admits JD Vance after Republicans’ midterm rout

Democrat anti-Israel candidate Abdul el-Sayed wins in Michigan

Democrats win control of US Senate in midterms as Trump branded ‘lame duck’

El-Sayed on course for midterm victory despite Hayley Stevens’ ‘betrayal,’ prediction market shows

‘They don’t need it’: Trump confirms US will end $4bn in aid to Israel by end of 2026

Prominent Democrat backs Republican candidate in Michigan midterm over Abdul El-Sayed’s stance on Israel and antisemitism

US moves Patriot missile defence system to Israel amid preparations for possible Iran strikes

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