Vance Chief of Staff Jacob Reses to depart Trump administration

Trump calls off U.S. strikes on Iran, says deal is near

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he had canceled planned strikes against Iran and an operation to take control of Kharg Island, claiming that negotiations had reached a breakthrough. “Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I... <a href="">Read More</a>

Senate defense bill includes U.S.-Israel defense tech cooperation provision

The Senate's 2027 NDAA draft proposes enhanced U.S.-Israel defense and intelligence cooperation, countering regional threats despite controversy regarding military integration and sovereignty concerns from some critics.

Slotkin backs Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate race

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) announced her endorsement on Thursday of Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) in Minnesota’s Senate primary, calling the moderate congresswoman “a leader and a fighter” who has “stepped up” while serving in the House. “The Democratic Party needs a new generation of leadership, and we need more of those leaders to be from... <a href="">Read More</a>

Klain has no disdain for Platner's Nazi tattoo

Today's Daily Kickoff covers strikes between the U.S. and Iran, dark-money influence on Justice Democrats, political shifts in Israel, and controversies surrounding congressional candidates and antisemitism advocacy.

Netanyahu's challengers search for a path to power

The Likud party’s statement on Wednesday confirming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would stand on the ballot this fall put to bed long-swirling rumors that the prime minister was considering forgoing another run — potentially in exchange for the government dropping its legal case against him. That speculation had deepened earlier in the week,... <a href="">Read More</a>