US Senate

How does the US Democrat's 'blue wave' shockwave effect global diplomacy, markets? - analysis

For Israel, a Democrat-controlled House and Senate may intensify congressional scrutiny of Israel's military operations in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, while threatening long-standing US support.

A protest sign is seen near the White House the day after election day on November 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. Following the 2026 midterm elections the Democrats took control of Congress, winning a majority in the House and Senate, flipping several long term Republican held seats.
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

What can Jews take away from the sweeping Democrat victory in the US midterm elections? - analysis

US Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) speaks during a primary night watch party at the Hotel Saint Regis Detroit on August 04, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan; illustrative.

Haley Stevens drew a red line on antisemitism, even if Democrats won't - opinion

People enter as the installation "Reclining Liberty" rests outside of the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington on Nov. 03, 2026, in Arlington, VA.

Americans begin voting in midterm election races with major implications for US-Israel policy


Nicki Minaj, Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Rodrigo: Music stars take sides in US midterms

As Americans vote in the midterms, stars from country, pop, rap, and rock are using their influence to back rival candidates in the battle for political control.

Singer Nicki Minaj walks with U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center on October 25, 2026 in Port Huron, Michigan.

Judge blocks Trump administration from pressuring states over noncitizen voting

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from sending states lists of suspected noncitizen voters, citing concerns that eligible Americans could be disenfranchised.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

Haley Stevens cheered at Jewish day school after endorsing GOP Senate candidate

Representatives of Agudath Israel of America, a major Orthodox advocacy group, shared footage of Stevens' minute-long standing ovation on social media.

Michigan Democratic Representative Haley Stevens (L) endorses Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R).

Ohio Senate race between Israel supporters becomes proxy battle for AIPAC versus J Street

While Republican Sen. Jon Husted is technically the incumbent, many voters see Democrat Sherrod Brown as the incumbent.

"I Voted" stickers are seen on a table on the last day of early voting at the Cuyahoga Board of Elections on November 1, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Six reasons Democrats may fall short of midterms landslide despite Trump’s slump - analysis

Recent opinion polls have shown Democrats increasingly competitive in once reliably Republican seats, and the party has been expanding its efforts into Trump's conservative heartland.

Dawn turns the sky red and orange behind the Washignton, DC skyline including the U.S. Capitol Building, left, the Washington Monument, center, and the Lincoln Memorial, right, on October 2, 2026, as seen from Arlington, VA.

Michigan Democrat El-Sayed challenged by 250 rabbis on Israel in nationwide push by liberal Jews

Student organizer Jacob Reich, who is involved in various Democratic Party initiatives on and off campus, told JTA: “I felt torn between both my Jewish identity and my identity as a Democrat.” 

Rabbi Alana Alpert sits in her home for portrait on November 06, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. "Let's talk about universal health care, comprehensive sex education, paid parental leave, ending rape culture, law enforcement that doesn't murder innocent people..."

Democrats lead in key battleground states ahead of Senate midterms race - NYT poll

The survey shows that Texas is ready to flip Democrat. If accurate, that means that Texas is primed to elect a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly forty years.

US President Donald Trump adjusts his cap as he speaks during a midterm campaign rally at Salina Regional Airport in Salina, Kansas, US, November 1, 2026.

Pro-Israel Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Michigan US Senate race

The surprise move two days before Election Day further exacerbated the growing fracture between Zionist Jewish communities and the Democratic Party.

US Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), a candidate for Michigan’s open US Senate seat, hosts a “Meet and Greet” campaign event with former House Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Michigan Conference-Teamsters on July 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

US judge orders Trump administration to stop threats to prosecute state, local election officials

President Donald Trump's administration has taken an aggressive approach to election oversight, such as ⁠pressing states for voter-registration data, saying stricter measures are ​needed.

US President Donald Trump dances during a rally, in support of Republican US Senate candidate, former US Representative Mike Rogers, ahead of the midterm elections, at an entertainment complex in Port Huron, Michigan, US, October 25, 2026.

Georgia Senate race has Jewish voters weigh Ossoff's Israel criticism, Collins' far-right ties

Georgia's Senate election pits a Jewish Democrat who voted against certain Israel arms sales against a Republican facing scrutiny over family and former staff members' far-right views.

Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff (left) takes on GOP challenger, Rep. Mike Collins (right).