Scott Wiener steps down as co-chair of California Jewish caucus after accusing Israel of genocide

Administration submits $88 billion funding request for Iran war to Congress

The Trump administration on Wednesday formally sent an $87.6 billion supplemental funding request to replenish stockpiles and otherwise cover the costs of the war with Iran to Congress. The official notification came in a letter from Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought on behalf of President Donald Trump to House Speaker Mike Johnson... <a href="">Read More</a>

How Ritchie Torres dodged the DSA wave in New York City

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has long been a target of the far left in New York City, largely because of his outspoken support for Israel and his Jewish constituents. But Torres emerged with a commanding victory over a far-left challenger in Tuesday’s Democratic primaries, even as pro-Israel Reps. Dan Goldman (D-NY) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)... <a href="">Read More</a>

Trump's Turkey treat

Moderate Democrats raise alarms as democratic socialists surge in New York primaries, while international aid efforts mobilize for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes and the Senate blocks a war powers resolution.

Vance: Admin is reviewing Turkey's eligibility to receive F-35 fighter jets

Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that the administration is “confirming” Turkey has fulfilled its obligations under U.S. law in order to receive advanced F-35 fighter jets, which Ankara has long sought but has been barred from purchasing since 2020 after it acquired the S-400 air-defense system from Russia.  U.S. law requires the secretaries... <a href="">Read More</a>

Some moderate Dems raise alarms over NYC results, while others dismiss them as localized phenomenon

Some moderate and establishment Democrats are raising alarms over the surge of democratic socialists in New York City congressional primaries on Tuesday — which took down two Democratic incumbents. But others are dismissing the phenomenon as one localized to New York City and not applicable to the party at large. Rep. Greg Meeks (D-NY), a... <a href="">Read More</a>