US Elections 2016

Report: Republicans plotting against Trump

Group of Republicans is actively plotting to draft an independent presidential candidate to keep Trump from the White House.

Bill Clinton: I killed myself to give the Palestinians a state

Former President says Palestinians turned down generous offer, in impassioned defense of his and his wife's foreign policy records.

Adelson: It's Trump or a 'third term' of Obama

Jewish American millionaire endorses Trump for president, warns Clinton is no different than Obama.

Trump versus the Muslim mayor of London

Trump and Ryan stress the importance of GOP unity

Presumptive GOP presidential nominee and House Speaker signal their unity following a meeting on Capitol Hill.

How the 2016 US election is upending pro-Israel orthodoxies

An all-round unorthodox presidential race is equally as intriguing when it comes to candidates' Israel policies.

Trump campaign withdraws support for white supremacist delegate

Donald Trump’s campaign withdraws support for a white supremacist as one of its California delegates.

Poll: Trump nearly even with Clinton among national voters

Republican presidential candidate's support surges and he is now running nearly even with Clinton.

Paul Ryan calls for 'unity' among Republicans

House Speaker says he cannot “pretend” the Republican party is unified, calls to bring everyone together.

Trump confirms he will visit Israel before elections

After his campaign denied reports of a trip to the Jewish state before general elections, Trump tells Israeli paper 'I'll be coming soon.'

Trump not ruling out Chris Christie as running mate

Republican presumptive presidential nominee says he hasn't ruled out New Jersey Governor as running mate.

Poll: Clinton and Trump neck and neck in three key states

Quinnipiac University poll finds Clinton and Trump are neck and neck in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida.

Sanders, Trump win West Virginia primary

Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump projected to win their party’s primaries in West Virginia. Trump also wins in Nebraska.

House Speaker: If Trump asks, I'll step down from GOP convention

House Speaker says he will step down as a co-chairman of the GOP convention if Trump wishes.

Rubio: I will not be Trump's running mate

Former Republican presidential candidate rules out the possibility of being Trump's Vice President.

Trump: I don't need a unified Republican party

Republican presidential candidate does not think it's necessary for the Republican party to be unified behind his nomination.

Trump's "peace through strength" for USA also applies to Israel

Sanders awarded more delegates in Washington state

Democratic presidential candidate given 49 more delegates in Washington state, though he still trails frontrunner Clinton.

Jeb Bush: I will not vote for Trump

Former presidential candidate says Trump does not have the right character for the presidency and announces he will not vote for him.

Obama on Trump: This isn't a reality show

Obama urges Americans to take Trump’s presidential candidacy seriously after the billionaire became the presumptive Republican nominee.

Read Peter Beinart and you'll vote Donald Trump

Trump responds to Ryan: I'm not ready to support his agenda

Republican presidential candidate unfazed by House Speaker's claims that he is “not yet ready” to support Trump for president.

House Speaker 'just not ready' to support Trump

House Speaker Paul Ryan says Donald Trump must make a move to unify the Republican party before he can support him.

Clinton warns against 'loose cannon' Trump

Democratic presidential candidate says the United States should not take a risk on an unreliable candidate such as Donald Trump.

Trump: I'd consider Kasich as my Vice President

Donald Trump says he would consider vetting John Kasich for the vice presidential nomination as Ohio Governor drops out of race.

Meet Hillary Clinton’s foreign policy advisers

Hillary's advisers are a "Who's Who" of national security strategists - a rarity in the 2016 elections.

After crushing defeat, Ted Cruz suspends presidential campaign

Texas Senator quitting the race following latest defeat to Donald Trump in Indiana.

Trump moves closer to nomination with win in Indiana

Donald Trump projected to win Indiana primary, giving him at least 30 delegates and pushing him over 1,000.

Trump: Israel should keep building in Judea and Samaria

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump says Israel should 'keep moving forward' in response to Arab terror.

Trump accuses China of 'raping' America

For first time in campaign, Trump compares trade deficit to rape - even as he touts endorsement by convicted rapist Mike Tyson.

Trump targets Clinton and Obama betrayal of Israel agreements

Poll: Trump holds lead over Cruz in Indiana

New poll finds Donald Trump holds a 15-point lead over Ted Cruz in the May 3 primary in Indiana.

Bernie Sanders to lay off 'hundreds' of staffers

After losing 4 of 5 primaries yesterday to Hillary Clinton, Sanders says he's in it to the bitter end - but cuts staff drastically.

Election drama

Trump sweeps five states, Clinton takes four

In huge wins for frontrunners in each party, Trump takes all while Clinton only misses out on Rhode Island.

Super Tuesday and the change we need to change

The new Super Tuesday: What Maryland primaries mean for the Jews

With plenty of Jewish and pro-Israel action going on above and below the surface, Tuesday's crucial contest is anything but dull.

The bigotry of low expectations

Poll: After New York, Trump and Clinton lead Pennsylvania

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton hold commanding leads in Pennsylvania, Fox News poll finds.

What we know, and don't know, about how Jews voted in New York

Some scant concrete data about how Jews voted in the presidential primaries in New York.

How NY, and its Jews, sets stage for Clinton-Trump showdown

Large Jewish communities key for primary results in the Eastern states.

Trump, Clinton storm to victory in New York primaries

Donald Trump wins Republican primary in New York, while Hillary Clinton wins Democratic primary.

In Europe, far right doesn't quite know what to make of Trump

Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and anti-establishment image earn him a certain following in European far-right circles.

Clinton links her policies to 'ancient lessons' of Passover

Day before crucial New York primaries, Hillary Clinton pushes hard for the Jewish vote in essay to local communities.

Michael Oren: US candidates must know facts on Israel

After bus bombing, former ambassador urges presidential candidates to learn crucial facts about Israel, reality in the Middle East.

7 things to know about New York Jews ahead of state primary

With the Jewish vote to prove decisive for both parties in New York's primaries, some facts the candidates would do well to consider.

Slurpee slip-up: Trump refers to '7/11' attacks

In line of duty - not doughnut duty: Trump refers to police and firemen at work during '7/11' attacks.

Bernie Sanders, Israel, and the law of war

Poll: Clinton's lead narrows among Democrats

New poll finds Sanders has all but eliminated Clinton’s polling lead among Democratic voters, but it may be too late for him.

John Kasich teaches Torah to the Jews

The next president?

Sanders: Obama not far enough on the Palestinians' side

Watch: In interview Sanders slams Israel's 'disproportionate' response to terror, says Clinton 'ignores Palestinian suffering.'

Do Israel a favor and back off -- please

Cruz sweeps to a victory in Wyoming

Ted Cruz wins 14 of 14 Republican National Convention delegates at the Wyoming state convention.

Kasich: We shouldn't interfere in Israel-PA conflict

Republican presidential candidate says the United States should not interfere in the Israeli-PA conflict unless asked.

Bernie Sanders, a strong promoter of extreme anti-Semites

Elections 2016

Sanders attacks Israel in presidential debate

'Netanyahu isn't right all the time,' flings Sanders, calling 2014 war 'disproportionate.' Clinton defends Israel, touts two-state solution.

Sanders suspends Jewish outreach director who attacked Netanyahu

Sanders suspends Jewish outreach coordinator who said Netanyahu "sanctioned the murder of 2,000 people".

Cruz says Rubio may be his Vice President

Ted Cruz reveals former rival is being considered as a running mate, a day after Rubio gives an unofficial endorsement.

Kasich: NATO should spread Judaeo-Christian values

'This is a battle between the civilized world and barbarians at the gate,' Republican presidential candidate John Kasich says.

A time for truth: Israel, "Palestine" and the US elections

Sanders 'Jewish outreach' director: Israel-hater extraordinaire

Simone Zimmerman is an avowed anti-Zionist who believes being prejudiced against Jews isn't anti-Semitic.