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U. S. -Iran talks to begin in Islamabad, with region's future in the balance
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (249+ words) Though much change has occurred in the last six weeks, the decisions made in the next two could determine the future of the region for decades to come JONATHAN ERNST/ POOL/ AFP via Getty Images US Vice President JD Vance…...
In latest flip flop, Michael Blake says he'll oppose missile defense aid for Israel
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (451+ words) Blake, challenging Rep. Ritchie Torres in the Democratic primary, had said just months ago that he would support Iron Dome funding Michael Blake speaks at a "Souls to the Polls" drive-in rally at Sharon Baptist Church, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Philadelphia....
Anti-Israel groups organize behind Gaza doctor in N. J. House primary
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (557+ words) Adam Hamawy has been endorsed by CAIR, Justice Democrats and a new group affiliated with the Institute of Middle East Understanding DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty Images Dr. Adam Hamawy speaks during an AFP interview after meetings on Capitol Hill,…...
Israelis uncertain if Iran war made them safer after ceasefire brings combat to an inconclusive halt
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (1152+ words) After the ceasefire went into effect, there was a pervading feeling in Israel that the war with Iran was not complete, and the return to routine life may be short-lived For many Israelis who were awoken by rocket sirens just…...
DNC resolution criticizing AIPAC involvement in primaries voted down in committee
19+ hour, 23+ min ago (230+ words) The vote was the latest defeat by anti-Israel activists within the Democratic National Committee Democratic Party activists on Thursday voted to reject a measure that criticized the involvement of AIPAC in Democratic primaries and the American political system." Jewish Democratic…...
Israel announces willingness to enter peace talks with Lebanon
19+ hour, 15+ min ago (338+ words) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's about-face came after President Donald Trump told him to scale back the attacks Smoke plumes rise following Israeli bombardment on the village of Khiam in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel, as seen from nearby…...
Hawkish Republican senators standing behind Trump's ceasefire deal with Iran
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (993+ words) Office of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) hold a joint press conference on Iranian nuclear negotiations at the U. S. Capitol on May 8, 2025. Despite skepticism over the terms and reports of ongoing Iranian strikes,…...
Israel at new low in favorability, according to new Pew Research Center poll
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (337+ words) The new survey, conducted during the Iran war, also found a majority of Republicans under 50 view Israel unfavorably Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images President Donald Trump, right, and Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, during a news conference…...
Lindsey Graham calls on primary rivals to fire antisemitic staffers
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (699+ words) The South Carolina Republican brought Christian and Jewish leaders together to speak out against "stopping" antisemitism in the GOP "before it gets stronger" Lindsey Graham for Senate Campaign Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) at news conference last Thursday during which he…...
Top Democrats blast Trump for threat to destroy Iranian civilization
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (988+ words) At least 50 House Democrats are calling for Trump's immediate removal from office Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during his weekly press conference at the U. S. Capitol in Washington, DC on March 19, 2026. Top Democrats…...