Graham Platner, the great hope of Maine's progressive wing, announced he was leaving the Senate race just two days after the publication of damaging testimony against him. He denies everything and blames the establishment, but the party has already abandoned him: "There are two weeks to find a replacement, or the seat is lost"
Unusual findings in a comprehensive Associated Press poll show the anti-Israel New York mayor has 44% support among Jewish respondents, compared with just 32% for the prime minister. Netanyahu responded to Mamdani in an interview with CNN: "He conveniently forgets that the only democracy in the Middle East is Israel."
At a New York launch event for his book, Hussain Abdul-Hussain called for a full peace agreement with Israel, criticized the "culture of rejection" and offered a personal account of his shift from hostility to open support for Israel.
The Trump administration formally notified lawmakers of the major defense package, aiming to boost Ankara's domestic fighter jet program ahead of the upcoming NATO summit.
Backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the crushing 66% victory solidifies the far-left rise amid fierce clashes over the Gaza war and a federal civil rights probe.
The US secretary of state landed in the Persian Gulf and encountered fierce opposition to the emerging memorandum of understanding with Iran. At the same time, Rubio is waging an internal battle against Vice President Vance, who tried to establish an oversight body in Lebanon with the participation of Iran and Qatar in order to torpedo the direct ceasefire talks.
Michael Kadar, 27, was extradited from Norway to the US and will stand trial in Orlando. Kadar is accused of making hoax threats about bombs and shootings at Jewish centers and preschools in Florida, as well as additional threats against the Israeli Embassy in Washington.
The US State Department opposed the creation of the new mediation mechanism on Lebanon, arguing that it could undermine the direct talks between Israel and Lebanon. At the same time, officials in the administration warned that lifting restrictions on Iranian oil exports could funnel billions of dollars to the Revolutionary Guards and restore the power of the regime in Tehran.
According to the The Wall Street Journal, US intelligence compiled a report submitted to the administration warning that the political pressure on Netanyahu ahead of the Israeli general elections could lead him to escalate the war in Lebanon. One of the officials involved in compiling the report said that Netanyahu’s political future depends on convincing the Israeli public that he is determined to fight Hezbollah.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine sharply criticized Vice President JD Vance over his comments against Israeli critics of the agreement with Iran. “his comments were absolutely inappropriate and frankly disgusting,” Fine said, adding that Vance speaks “nicer to your enemies than your friends.”
