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Trump faces Republican resistance on Iran war, key issues as midterm elections approach

Republican lawmakers are increasingly breaking from Trump on key policy issues as midterm elections approach, with further clashes expected over upcoming nominations.

US President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting at the White House, last month.
DEMOCRAT CONGRESSMEN Josh Gottheimer (left) and Republican Congressman Mike Lawler keep linking arms on Israel when it would be easier not to.

Editor's Notes: Only vocal moderate majority can carry Israel, Jews, Middle East forward - comment

A view of the dome of the US Capitol building, during a vote in the US House of Representatives.

US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump

U.S. Representative Marlin Stutzman speaks during a press conference on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's abortion drug policies on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 14, 2026.

Netanyahu backs GOP plan to phase out US military aid to Israel, Rep. Marlin Stutzman tells 'Post'


Zohran Mamdani takes oath as New York City mayor, vows to enact democratic socialist agenda

In a speech following his public swearing-in, Mamdani promoted core campaign promises of universal childcare, affordable rents and free bus service.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji stand onstage during his inauguration ceremony in New York City, U.S., January 1, 2026.

Trump takes more aspirin than doctors recommend, dismisses health concerns - WSJ

"They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart," Trump told the WSJ in an interview published on Thursday.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 31, 2025.

Jewish orgs. need to stop being silent on antisemitism on the US Right - opinion

The ADL, apparently fearful of offending an increasingly extremist Trump administration and big conservative donors, has in recent years focused mostly on leftist activity.

US Vice President JD Vance on screen as he closes out AmericaFest, the first Turning Point USA summit since the death of Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, US, December 21, 2025

‘Israel cannot put all its eggs in one basket’: A stable alliance faces growing scrutiny in America

The alliance remains secure at the executive level but is now openly debated in the arenas that shape political consensus, where narratives, values, and identity carry growing weight.

HADAS LORBER, Michael Herzog, Eyal Hulata, Pnina Sharvit Baruch, Akiva Tor, at INSS Annual International Conference, February 25, 2025

GOP Congresswoman, loyal Trump ally Elise Stefanik ends New York governor bid, to leave politics

Stefanik's decision last month to challenge the re-election bid of New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul was clouded weeks by Trump ally Bruce Blakeman's own bid

US Representative Elise Stefanik arrives for the Republican caucus meeting, in Washington, US, May 14, 2021.

Trump adds plaques criticizing Biden, Obama on White House ‘Walk of Fame’

One plaque refers to "Barack Hussein Obama," the first Black US president, and describes the two-term president as "one of the most divisive political figures in American history."

A portrait and plaque dedicated to US President Donald Trump at the "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, December 17, 2025.

Republicans just handed Democrats their most powerful healthcare weapon - opinion

Healthcare costs will spike after Republicans block Affordable Care Act subsidies, threatening GOP seats in swing districts.

US President Donald Trump is seen smiling in Baltimore, Maryland, late last week. The Republicans have left the Democrats a Hanukkah gift while harming millions of Americans, the writer says.

JD Vance says stopping immigration key to eliminating US antisemitism

Vance also laid out his attitude about criticism of Israel, tweeting, “I would say there’s a difference between not liking Israel (or disagreeing with a given Israeli policy) and anti-semitism.”

US VICE PRESIDENT JD Vance exits his motorcade before boarding Air Force Two en route to Washington, DC, at Ben Gurion Airport on October 23, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation

The designation, unprecedented for a narcotic, signals Trump’s intent to treat fentanyl not merely as a public health crisis but as a national security threat on a par with chemical warfare.

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after a ceremony for the presentation of the Mexican Border Defense Medal in the Oval Office of the White House on December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Bruce Blakeman, Jewish Long Island politician, launches run for NY governor

The announcement sets up a Republican primary between Blakeman, who is Jewish, and Rep. Elise Stefanik, who has positioned herself as a bulwark against antisemitism.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman speaks to the crowd during his State of the County address held at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola, New York, March 6, 2024.