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

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>

Iran’s Sudan strategy raises fears of new jihadist hub

As Sudan’s devastating civil war drags through its third year, experts warn the conflict could become an arena for Iranian strategic expansion and Islamist extremism in Africa, as Tehran and the Sudanese branch of the Muslim Brotherhood revive a long-standing alliance and threaten to turn the embattled nation into a staging ground for transnational jihadist operations. Under the cover of Sudan’s official military, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), armed Islamist brigades — most notably the U.S.-sanctioned Al-Bara ibn Malik Battalion (the armed wing of the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood) — have mobilized to fight alongside state forces led by Gen. Abdel Fattah... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/07/senate-blocks-another-democratic-iran-war-powers-push/">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>