Israelis have plenty of reasons for pessimism as their country turns 78 — but they choose hope anyway

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>

Vance: Admin is confirming Turkey is eligible 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 it acquired the S-400 air-defense system from Russia in 2017.&nbsp; 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>

Senate blocks effort to advance war powers resolution in reversal after heated GOP meeting with Trump

The Senate voted on Wednesday night to block a Democratic-led war powers resolution seeking to end military operations against Iran, after a heated meeting between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans where he berated a handful of lawmakers over their votes in favor of a successful war powers resolution the previous day. Sens. Bill Cassidy... <a href="">Read More</a>

Trump, Cassidy clash over war Iran powers vote in closed-door Senate meeting

President Donald Trump engaged in a shouting match with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) during a closed-door lunch with Senate Republicans on Wednesday over the outgoing Louisiana senator’s support for a war powers resolution directing the administration to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran that passed the chamber the previous day. Cassidy acknowledged the incident after the... <a href="">Read More</a>