Two pro-Israel senators spoke at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s (RJC) Leadership Summit at the Venetian Las Vegas on Sept. 5, ending a night marked by praise for Israel and its embattled leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid the war with the Hamas terrorist group. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said the election this year is different […]

Former President Donald Trump said at the Republican Jewish Coalition Leadership Summit on Thursday that he is committed to helping the State of Israel survive for the long haul. “I will put America first. I will keep America safe, and I will work with you to make sure that Israel is with us for thousands […]

The first night of the Republican Jewish Coalition’s Leadership Summit in Las Vegas underscored top GOP leaders’ support for Israel as they seek to boost former President Donald Trump’s chances in the upcoming presidential election. The Sept. 4 dinner also showcased the lasting legacy of the late Sheldon Adelson, the major pro-Israel Republican donor who […]

In the gas- and coal-rich Keystone State, former President Donald J. Trump’s latest rally in Johnstown on Aug. 30 lingered on energy policy. He accused Vice President Kamala Harris of seeking to put an end to fracking, which is opposed by the Sierra Club and some other environmental organizations. “The people of Pennsylvania are smart. They’re […]

CHICAGO—The Democratic National Convention’s (DNC) four days of speeches, musical performances, and delegate celebrations wrapped on Aug. 22, crescendoing with Vice President Kamala Harris’ coronation as the party’s presidential nominee. Throughout the week, delegates and attendees heard speeches from party lawmakers, leaders, and cultural figures united in an effort to elect Harris as the first […]

CHICAGO—Democrats held the third rally of their national convention on Aug. 21, making the case that Vice President Kamala Harris is a strong leader who will lead the nation to a brighter future. The program included remarks by more than 40 speakers, including Democratic notables House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, and […]

CHICAGO—Night-time protests outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago on Aug. 20 led to between 55 and 60 arrests, according to Superintendent Larry Snelling of the Chicago Police Department. He said exact figures would be provided at a later stage. “Last night was a danger to our city and a danger to our citizens,” he told […]

CHICAGO—A pro-Palestinian protest outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago led to violent clashes and arrests on the evening of Aug. 20., day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The demonstration, organized by the group Behind Enemy Lines, marks a non-permitted escalation in the conflict between mainstream Democrats and pro-Palestinian activists. The latter objects to […]

CHICAGO—Democrats saw continued momentum during day two of their convention in Chicago on Aug. 20, as delegates from across the country officially coronated Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee. The packed crowd in the United Center heard from former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and […]

CHICAGO—Day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicked off with excitement as delegates and attendees listened to speeches from major lawmakers and leaders from the Democratic Party. Amid remarks from President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, protesters gathered outside the perimeter of the United Center to […]

CHICAGO—Protests over the Biden–Harris administration’s Israel policy marked the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Aug. 19. A significant moment was the breach of fencing at Park 578, a nondescript city park in a residential neighborhood. It was about as close as protesters got to the United Center, the site […]

The Upper Midwest saw significant races on Aug. 13., less than three months from a general election that will be fought in part across the region. In Minnesota, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) beat Don Samuels, upending a string of defeats for “the Squad.” Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-Minn.) survived a primary challenge of her own. Rebecca […]

Winners have emerged from primaries across “America’s Dairyland,” Wisconsin. One is Eric Hovde, the Republican businessman now slated to take on Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) in November. “Thank you, Wisconsin! I look forward to earning everyone’s support this November. We’ve got a country to go save,” Hovde wrote on X soon after the polls closed […]

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.—Rebecca Cooke came out ahead in the Democrats’ closely fought primary in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The Associated Press declared her the victor at 10:45 p.m. local time. With 90 percent of the total tallied, she had 49.2 percent of the vote, a 7-point lead over her chief rival, state Rep. Katrina Shankland. […]

Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota on Aug. 13 will test a variety of candidates in the Upper Midwest. Some races will play out on battleground territory that is being heavily contested this presidential cycle. In “America’s Dairyland,” Democrats are fighting for the chance to face Rep. Derrick Van Orden (D-Wis.) in the fall. Meanwhile, Republicans […]

Winners have been declared in various primaries across Michigan, a battleground state in the presidential election. Some noteworthy results come from U.S. House districts that are expected to be competitive in November. Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District, currently represented by Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, falls into that category. The closely divided district includes the state’s […]

Michiganders have taken a big step toward choosing their new senator after Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and former Congressman Mike Rogers won their respective primaries for the U.S. Senate on August 6. Slotkin handily defeated her only opponent, actor Hill Harper. In the Republican primary, Rogers emerged victorious after beating both Justin Amash, another former […]

From the Upper Midwest to the Pacific Northwest, it’s another primary day. While not every race on Aug. 6 will capture Americans’ attention, more than a few could have major ramifications. In Michigan, Democrats and Republicans are stepping up to replace Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), who has held her seat for almost a quarter century. […]

PHOENIX—Kari Lake, Rep. Ruben Gallego, Abe Hamadeh, and other prominent politicians were a focus of attention during Arizona’s primaries on July 30. Lake won her Republican primary race for U.S. Senate and will face Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego in November. Hamadeh beat Masters for the GOP nomination in the 8th District for the open U.S. […]

COCHISE COUNTY—On the U.S. side of the southern border, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) stood before a gap—a hole in the border wall—as he prepared to speak. As the land rose behind him, the thin, rust-brown line separating the United States from Mexico blinked out: wall, wall, wall, then nothing at all. “We see the border […]