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Trump weighs pursuing action against Clinton, Obama if Democrats renew impeachment efforts

Trump claimed to possess damaging information about Clinton, Obama, Biden, and three other Democrats, suggesting he could act against them if Democrats launch a third impeachment effort.

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a Rose Garden lunch at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 15, 2026.
The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.

US midterms could reshape support for Israel as anti-Israel sentiment grows among voters

Agents of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) work at the entrance of the residence of US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), after US authorities conducted a raid as part of an ongoing investigation by the Justice Department, in Washington, DC, US, October 12, 2026.

Federal judge limits search of Ilhan Omar's documents due to constitutional protections - report

In this photo released by the Bell County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Maj. Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who is charged with murder in the Fort Hood shootings, is seen in a booking photo after being moved to the Bell County Jail on April 9, 2010 in Belton, Texas; illustrative

Retired US military officers urge government to cancel livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution


Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds controversial $1.8 b. anti-weaponization fund

Trump had said as recently as last week that the $1.8 b. "anti-weaponization" fund was dead.

US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche participates in a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.

All 100 US senators invited to meet Volodymyr Zelensky during Lindsey Graham funeral

One of the aides said the Senate was also expected to begin voting during Zelensky's visit on a bill to impose sanctions on Russia that was championed by Graham.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gestures as he is welcomed by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham (not pictured) to the UK on July 27, 2026 in Portsmouth, England.

Fear factor: Trump's midterm election strategy - opinion

What is it about free and fair elections that terrifies Donald Trump?

US President Donald Trump speaks at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, US, July 15, 2026.

Congressional ‘BRRRRT Act’ seeks to keep the A-10 flying, but veteran pilot warns of capability gap

The legislation comes amid a long-running debate over the future of the A-10 and whether newer aircraft can adequately replace its close air support and combat search-and-rescue capabilities.

US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt aircrafts fly during the US-led Saber Strike exercise in the air over Latvia June 6, 2018.

Israel, Serbia deepen alliance with landmark conference on US, CEE ties and security

Israel and Serbia are quietly building one of the region's most consequential strategic partnerships, with Washington increasingly part of the equation.

National Assembly in Belgrade hosts the "Partners in a Changing World: Central & Eastern Europe, America, Israel, and the New Middle East.

The Republican Party’s test on antisemitism - opinion

Do not assume that today’s allies will remain so tomorrow. Parties change, coalitions shift, and new voices emerge.

Sriram Krishnan (L), next to US Senator Ted Cruz and Donald Trump.

Pro-Israel incumbent Greg Stanton wins Arizona Democratic primary for House seat

Stanton, a former Phoenix Mayor who was first elected to Congress in 2018, will now face Republican challenger Zuhdi Jasser in November’s general election.

Kai Newkirk participates in civil disobedience to stop traffic during a “Freedom Friday March” protest at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Aug. 6, 2021, Arlington, Virginia.

Thousands of non-citizens register, hundreds vote in New Jersey elections due to software error

Trump has increasingly warned that November's midterm elections could be compromised unless stricter safeguards are adopted.

People vote at a polling location at the Metro Headquarters Building during California's state primary election in Los Angeles, California, on June 2, 2026.

Syrian Jews lobbied US to lift Caesar sanctions on Syria in 2025 as Israel urged caution

Syrian Jewish leaders joined opposition activist Mouaz Moustafa in lobbying Congress to repeal the Caesar sanctions, despite sharp Israeli concerns over Syria’s new Islamist-led government.

Yosef, Henry and Joseph Hamra in front of the US Capitol in 2025.

AIPAC removes donation options for House Democrats who voted to cut aid to Israel on site

While the Democrats were still listed as “pro-Israel” members of Congress on AIPAC’s political donations page, the option of donating to them was unavailable. 

AIPAC, the cornerstone of pro-Israel advocacy in the United States for decades, is increasingly concerned about which candidates to support in upcoming elections.