Iran’s Sudan strategy raises fears of new jihadist hub

Sen. Rick Scott: Without regime change, U.S. will need to periodically strike Iranian nuclear program

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) argued on Thursday that, without regime change in Iran, the U.S. will likely need to continue to conduct periodic military operations against Iran’s nuclear program to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. “One of two things is going to happen: We are forever going to have to continue to make... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/07/trump-says-u-s-is-still-negotiating-with-iran-but-tehran-isnt-ready-for-a-deal/">Read More</a>

Senate blocks another Democratic Iran war powers push

The Senate narrowly blocked another push by Democrats to force an end to the Iran war, 50-49, with the vote falling along now-predictable lines. Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Rand Paul (R-KY) broke with their party to vote for the resolution with most Democrats, while Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) voted against it.... <a href="">Read More</a>

Israeli faith in Trump continues to erode, new poll shows

The share of Israelis who believe President Donald Trump is “highly committed” to protecting Israel’s security interests has dropped to a new low, according to a new survey from Tel Aviv University’s Institute for National Security Studies. The organization’s July 2026 National Security Survey found that only 14% of Israelis believe the country’s security interests... <a href="">Read More</a>

Heritage's headaches over antisemitism

This Daily Kickoff explores antisemitism allegations at the Heritage Foundation, controversy surrounding NYC Mayor Mamdani, and major updates on U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions and regional defense policies.

House lawmakers introduce bill to move Iran-backed Polisario Front towards terror designation

Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Ronny Jackson (R-TX) are set to introduce legislation on Friday to investigate whether the Iran-linked Polisario Front, a paramilitary group that claims sovereignty over parts of the Western Sahara, can be designated as a terrorist organization. The “Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act” is a companion bill to legislation introduced in... <a href="">Read More</a>