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Reason for Republican defeat?

Trump: There seems to be a dislike for Israel

Trump says Israel would not exist without his strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, while blaming the Iran war and hostility towards the Jewish state for Republican election losses.

Trump: There seems to be a dislike for Israel

After GOP midterm defeat

Trump replaces White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles

Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles following Republican midterm losses that handed Democrats control of Congress.

Trump replaces White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles

'It won't work'

Hegseth fires back at impeachment threats

Pete Hegseth rejects impeachment efforts as political theater after Republican midterm losses, while Trump praises his performance amid calls for his removal.

Hegseth fires back at impeachment threats

Rubio denies plans to leave Trump administration

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejects reports he may resign after Republicans' midterm defeat, declines to discuss 2028 and defends Trump's leadership

Rubio denies plans to leave Trump administration

Iranian lawmakers: Dems or GOP, it's all the same to us

Iranian lawmakers dismiss the Democrats' midterm victory, insisting Tehran will not ease its demands.

Iranian lawmakers: Dems or GOP, it's all the same to us

Ari Fleischer rebukes Vance:

Iran ceasefire, not war, cost Republicans the election

Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer disputes VP Vance's explanation for Republican midterm losses, arguing the US should have finished the war with Iran.

Iran ceasefire, not war, cost Republicans the election

Trump warns Democrats: I have the ultimate power - veto

Trump tells CBS News he is prepared to veto Democratic legislation if Republicans lose Congress, while signaling plans to expand his use of executive powers.

Trump warns Democrats: I have the ultimate power - veto

After Rogers endorsement

Trump invites Haley Stevens to join GOP

Trump praises Democrat Haley Stevens for backing Republican Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate race and says he would welcome her into the GOP.

Trump invites Haley Stevens to join GOP

Due to antisemitism

El-Sayed’s primary rival’s fiancé backs Republican over him

Rep. Haley Stevens' fiancé, a longtime Jewish Democratic donor, says he will vote for Republican Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed, citing concerns over antisemitism.

El-Sayed’s primary rival’s fiancé backs Republican over him

Dramatic decision

AIPAC to end candidate endorsements

AIPAC announces it will stop endorsing candidates and making direct PAC contributions, while maintaining political fundraising efforts through other channels.

AIPAC to end candidate endorsements

Vance says he may not run for President in 2028

Vice President JD Vance says he may skip the 2028 presidential race, citing his wife and four children, despite leading early Republican primary polls.

Vance says he may not run for President in 2028

Judea and Samaria

Senate rejects Democratic resolution targeting Israel

Senate Republicans defeat a Democratic resolution seeking a State Department report on Israeli actions and violence in Judea and Samaria.

Senate rejects Democratic resolution targeting Israel

'Common-sense Democrat'

Fetterman makes surprise appearance at GOP convention

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman praises Republican Dave McCormick and cooperation with Trump in a video appearance during a GOP convention.

Fetterman makes surprise appearance at GOP convention

Report:

Rubio says he has no plans to run in 2028

Marco Rubio says he has no plans to run for president in 2028, while leaving open a future bid as JD Vance emerges as a leading contender.

Rubio says he has no plans to run in 2028

Darline Graham wins GOP Senate nomination in South Carolina

Trump-endorsed Sen. Darline Graham wins the GOP Senate nomination in South Carolina and will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.

Darline Graham wins GOP Senate nomination in South Carolina

Florida:

Bipartisan leaders condemn candidate’s antisemitic attacks

Congressional leaders from both parties condemn Dan Bilzerian's antisemitic attacks against Jewish Rep. Randy Fine as primary contests heat up across Florida.

Bipartisan leaders condemn candidate’s antisemitic attacks

South Carolina:

Darline Graham advances to runoff in GOP Senate primary

Appointed Sen. Darline Graham advances to South Carolina's GOP primary runoff for her late brother’s seat.

Darline Graham advances to runoff in GOP Senate primary

Iran war

Republicans defeat another resolution to halt US military action

Senate Republicans again block a motion to pull US troops from Iran, giving President Trump leeway.

Republicans defeat another resolution to halt US military action

Senate GOP leader:

'We would welcome Fetterman if he leaves Democrats over Israel'

Senate Majority Leader John Thune expresses readiness to accept Sen. John Fetterman into the GOP if he departs the Democratic Party over Israel stance disputes.

'We would welcome Fetterman if he leaves Democrats over Israel'

Dem split deepens

House resoundingly defeats effort to strip aid to Israel

US House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejects an amendment to strip $3.3 billion in foreign aid from Israel, exposing deep divides among House Democratic leadership.

House resoundingly defeats effort to strip aid to Israel

Interview with Bruce Blakeman:

Will New York change course?

An interview on antisemitism, Israel, the Iran war and other pertinent issues with NY Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Bruce Blakeman.

Will New York change course?

Blames pro-Israel donors

Tucker Carlson vows to build anti-war third party

Tucker Carlson announces plans to launch a third party after abandoning his support for Donald Trump, accuses pro-Israel donors of pushing the US into war with Iran.

Tucker Carlson vows to build anti-war third party

Leaked audio reveals:

McConnell was unresponsive before hospital stay

Leaked emergency responder audio reveals Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was found unconscious in his home last month, raising fresh questions about his ongoing absence.

McConnell was unresponsive before hospital stay

Minnesota GOP adopts IHRA global antisemitism definition

The Minnesota Republican Party adds the IHRA definition of antisemitism to its platform, sparking praise from the RJC.

Minnesota GOP adopts IHRA global antisemitism definition

Bucking Trump:

Senate votes to halt US military action in Iran

US Senate votes 50-48 to halt military operations against Iran, defying President Trump as his administration negotiates a fragile peace deal.

Senate votes to halt US military action in Iran

Senator Cotton:

'Iran deal could hand billions to terrorist regime'

In a Fox News interview, Senator Tom Cotton praises Trump's pressure campaign on Iran, but warns that the new Iran MoU risks squandering vital US leverage.

'Iran deal could hand billions to terrorist regime'

Senate narrowly rejects resolution to restrict Trump's war powers

The Senate narrowly rejects an Iran war powers resolution in a 47-48 vote after Senator John Fetterman breaks party lines.

Senate narrowly rejects resolution to restrict Trump's war powers

House passes resolution to restrict Trump’s war powers in Iran

US House of Representatives passes a resolution restricting Trump's Iran war powers.

House passes resolution to restrict Trump’s war powers in Iran

US Senate votes to advance restricting Trump's actions in Iran

Four Republicans vote with Democrats to advance a Senate resolution to withdraw US troops from Iran.

US Senate votes to advance restricting Trump's actions in Iran

House rejects third attempt to limit Trump's Iran authority

US House of Representatives rejects measure to curb President Trump’s Iran war powers, voting to a 212-212 tie.

House rejects third attempt to limit Trump's Iran authority

Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP primary

Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio's GOP primary, setting up a general election against Democrat Amy Acton.

Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP primary

Alan Dershowitz joins Republican party

After more than six decades in the Democratic party, senior Jewish‑American jurist Alan Dershowitz announces he is switching to the Republican party.

Alan Dershowitz joins Republican party

House narrowly rejects bid to force Iran withdrawal on Trump

US House of Representatives rejects, by a single vote, a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes continued military action.

House narrowly rejects bid to force Iran withdrawal on Trump

Sanders fails again

Senate votes down Israel arms ban

US Senate overwhelmingly rejects two resolutions by Sen. Bernie Sanders aimed at blocking arms sales to Israel. The votes mark Sanders’ fourth failed attempt since late 2024 to end US military aid to Israel.

Senate votes down Israel arms ban

Democratic initiative

US Senate to vote on another bid to limit Trump’s war powers

US Senate will vote as soon as Wednesday on a Democratic effort to restrict President Donald Trump’s war powers in the Iran conflict.

US Senate to vote on another bid to limit Trump’s war powers

Again:

GOP rejects bill requiring Congress approval for Iran strikes

US Senate votes to reject a Democratic resolution that would require President Donald Trump to obtain congressional approval for future military action against Iran, marking the third failed attempt by Democrats since the conflict began.

GOP rejects bill requiring Congress approval for Iran strikes

Over antisemitic allegations?

U of Florida disbands College Republicans chapter

University of Florida College Republicans, caught making Nazi salutes, sue school for disbanding chapter.

U of Florida disbands College Republicans chapter

Trump endorses Mein Kampf-owning Texas candidate

Trump endorses Brandon Herrera, Texas GOP candidate who owned copy of ‘Mein Kampf.’

Trump endorses Mein Kampf-owning Texas candidate

House blocks bid to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

House rejects a measure to curb President Donald Trump’s authority to wage war in Iran without congressional approval.

House blocks bid to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

US Senate:

Republicans block resolution to limit Trump’s action against Iran

The Senate votes 53-47 to block a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for future military action against Iran.

Republicans block resolution to limit Trump’s action against Iran

Rep. Scott Perry to Arutz Sheva: Iran can't be trusted

U.S. Congressman Scott Perry tells Arutz Sheva that negotiations with Iran needed to address not only direct attacks against Israel, but also the funding of proxies and agents as far away as the USA.

Rep. Scott Perry to Arutz Sheva: Iran can't be trusted

After Trump-Schumer talks

US Senate reaches funding agreement

Trump and Senate Democrats reach a deal to fund most of the government until September while giving DHS a two-week extension.

US Senate reaches funding agreement

'Light stronger than darkness'

US Jewish lawmakers decry Sydney attack

25 Jewish US lawmakers condemn the Sydney Hanukkah attack, urge global action against antisemitism and affirm solidarity with Australia’s Jewish community.

US Jewish lawmakers decry Sydney attack

House Speaker Mike Johnson:

'Antisemitism must be universally rejected'

In a recent appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast, Johnson addressed concerns about a growing "schism" in GOP ranks regarding support for Israel.

'Antisemitism must be universally rejected'

Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns following Trump critiques online

The Georgia Representative published a letter on social media stating that she was leaving office due to President Trump inciting Republican supporters against her.

Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns following Trump critiques online

Trump signals support for tariffs on Russia-linked imports

President Trump says he backs Senate bill to sanction countries trading with Russia, targeting China, India, and possibly Iran.

Trump signals support for tariffs on Russia-linked imports

Withdraws endorsement

Trump blasts Marjorie Taylor Greene as 'traitor'

Trump withdraws his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene amid an ongoing dispute between the two, which escalated after she pushed for Epstein file releases and criticized his agenda.

Trump blasts Marjorie Taylor Greene as 'traitor'

Democrats flocking to polls? Bad news for Trump ahead of midterms

A new poll shows that Democratic voters are "more enthusiastic" than Republican voters about casting their ballots in next year’s congressional midterm elections. 79% of Democrats said they would “regret it if they don’t vote.”

Democrats flocking to polls? Bad news for Trump ahead of midterms

Trump signs bill ending historic 43-day shutdown

Trump signs into law the bill ending the 43-day government shutdown, after the House of Representatives approved it by a majority of 222 to 209.

Trump signs bill ending historic 43-day shutdown

US Senate votes to end historic shutdown

Group of Senate Democrats joins Republicans to pass a funding deal ending the 41-day shutdown. ACA subsidies were left out, sparking intra-party backlash. Trump signals support.

US Senate votes to end historic shutdown

Eight Democrats join GOP to advance shutdown-ending legislation

Eight Senate Democrats join Republicans to advance a deal funding the government through Jan. 30 and hold a December vote on ACA subsidies.

Eight Democrats join GOP to advance shutdown-ending legislation

Trump nominee withdraws after racist, anti-Israel texts surface

Paul Ingrassia withdraws nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel after reports of racist and anti-Israel messages surface.

Trump nominee withdraws after racist, anti-Israel texts surface

Trump's Pick: 'I Have a Nazi streak'

Paul Ingrassia, President Trump's nominee for special counsel, admitted during a group chat that, 'I have a Nazi streak'.

Trump's Pick: 'I Have a Nazi streak'

GOP senators:

'Bar sanctioned Iranian officials from diplomacy in the US'

Republican senators introduce bill to block sanctioned Iranian officials from entering the US for UN duties, citing threats to American safety and Iran’s history of targeting Americans.

'Bar sanctioned Iranian officials from diplomacy in the US'

Democrat-led effort seeks to recognize Palestinian state

Amidst growing pressure on Israel, US senators introduce a resolution to recognize a Palestinian state. The measure, led by Democrats, faces opposition from Republicans and the Trump administration.

Democrat-led effort seeks to recognize Palestinian state

Trump:

'Israel no longer commands Congress like it once did'

President Donald Trump tells Daily Caller Israel’s once-dominant lobby in Congress has weakened: They may be winning the war, but they’re not winning the world of public relations, and it is hurting them.

'Israel no longer commands Congress like it once did'

VP Vance:

'Trump wants me focused on governing, not 2028'

US Vice President JD Vance says President Trump wants him focused on governance, not on speculation ahead of 2028.

'Trump wants me focused on governing, not 2028'

Senator Graham: Israel is not the bad guy

In a speech in South Carolina, Sen. Lindsey Graham fiercely defends Israel, slams Hamas, and warns Republicans against wavering support: “If America pulls the plug on Israel, God will pull the plug on us.”

Senator Graham: Israel is not the bad guy

Trump:

VP Vance 'most likely' to lead GOP in 2028

President Trump says it's too soon to name a 2028 GOP nominee but calls VP JD Vance the "most likely" choice while downplaying third-term talk.

VP Vance 'most likely' to lead GOP in 2028

Sanders' resolution to halt Israel arms sales fails in Senate

US Senate rejects Sen. Sanders' bid to block arms sales to Israel, despite 12 senators reversing previous support. AIPAC applauds the vote, emphasizing support for Israel's security.

Sanders' resolution to halt Israel arms sales fails in Senate