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Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate James Fishback speaks to college students and supporters at a restaurant near the University of South Florida in Tampa, on July 30, 2026. (Dave Decker/ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters)
September 30, 2026, 7:43 pm
Far-right Israel critic James Fishback likens abortion to the Holocaust at Ole Miss event
Former GOP gubernatorial candidate in Florida says abortion ‘holocaust’ is ‘worse than the other one’ at event organized by Turning Point USA, and demands Trump cut off Netanyahu
By Sharon Udasin
Left: Bo French speaks at a rally on April 15, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images via JTA); Center: Karl Rove on September 20, 2024, in Washington, DC (Paul Morigi/AFP); Right: Jon E. Rosenthal in Austin, Texas, August 18, 2025. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images via JTA)
September 29, 2026, 12:13 pm
Karl Rove backs Jewish Democrat in Texas over opponent with track record of racist comments
Candidate for state railroad commissioner Bo French inspires rare show of bipartisanship as GOP stalwarts distance themselves over remarks on Jews, Muslims and people of color
By Andrew Lapin
(L-R) Vice President JD Vance speaks at the Republican convention September 10, 2026, in Dallas; US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives a joint news conference with Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori at the presidential palace in Lima, Peru, September 10, 2026; Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during a news conference on August 12, 2025, in Tampa, Florida; US Senator Ted Cruz speaks at the Republican convention, September 10, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, AP Photo/Martin Mejia, Pool, AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
September 11, 2026, 9:12 am
Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? At Dallas confab, Republicans ponder who comes after Trump
Ahead of November midterms, some GOP faithful say VP is natural choice, while others look to president’s former challengers as leader in 2028; Trump hasn’t endorsed a successor
By Thomas Beaumont, Jill Colvin and Michelle L. Price
US President Donald Trump greets US Vice President JD Vance onstage after Vance delivered remarks during the second day of the Republican National Committee midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on September 10, 2026. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP)
September 11, 2026, 9:12 am
Trump and Vance team up at GOP convention as party faces midterm risks, eyes what’s next
US president suggests $5,000 checks for every American at Republican confab in Dallas ahead of November elections, hoping to avoid traditional midterm tumble for ruling US party
By Michelle L. Price and LISA MASCARO
US President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican convention September 9, 2026, in Dallas. (AP/Alex Brandon)
September 10, 2026, 1:59 pm
Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, pledges to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins
Vance appears to try to partially walk back questionable proposal, but suggests it could be paid for with tariff revenues, despite estimated cost amounting to more than $1 trillion
By JONATHAN J. COOPER
Rep. Mike Collins, a Georgia Republican (C), speaks with RJC National Chairman Senator Norm Coleman (R) on the stage of the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual convention in Las Vegas, August 31, 2026. (RJC/X)
September 1, 2026, 5:39 pm
At GOP Jewish confab ahead of midterms, speakers warn of far-left DSA candidates
While Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates may only rise to seven, Republicans paint rival Democratic Party as ceding control to anti-Israel faction
By Joseph Strauss
Rep. Randy Fine, a Florida Republican, speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual summit, August 30, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Joseph Strauss/JTA)
August 31, 2026, 3:46 pm
Rep. Randy Fine blasts ‘rise of Islam’ and Muslim politicians at Jewish GOP confab
Florida Republican commends Texas congressman who calls Islam ‘fundamentally incompatible with our way of life,’ says others ‘afraid to talk about it’
By Joseph Strauss
Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., speaks at a news conference a day ahead of the special GOP Senate runoff to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., August 24, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)
August 26, 2026, 4:58 am
Darline Graham wins GOP primary runoff to replace her late brother in US Senate
Trump-endorsed candidate bests some of South Carolina’s top political names in special election spun up after Lindsey Graham’s sudden death last month; she’ll face Dem Andrews in November
By MEG KINNARD and Jeffrey Collins
US Rep. Ralph Norman left, looks on as Senator Darline Graham speaks during a debate ahead of the special GOP Senate runoff election to replace the late senator Lindsey Graham in Newberry, South Carolina, August 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)
August 25, 2026, 10:54 pm
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff
The late senator Lindsey Graham’s sister boasts Trump’s full-throated support, but she’s struggled to define herself in her race against a hardline, experienced politician
By MEG KINNARD
State Rep. Angie Nixon, speaks loudly on the Florida House floor during a redistricting bill on April 29, 2026, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP/Mike Stewart)
August 19, 2026, 12:57 pm
Anti-Israel Democrat wins upset in Florida Senate primary, in latest victory for DSA
Elsewhere in the state, several Jewish, pro-Israel candidates win nominations, including incumbents Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Jared Moskowitz, and far-right firebrand Randy Fine
By Agencies and ToI Staff
White House staff secretary Will Scharf speaks during an event with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, August 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP/Alex Brandon)
August 10, 2026, 4:38 am
Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel
Former lawyer for Trump founded ‘Jews Against Soros’ group dedicated to combating the Jewish liberal megadonor; helped get approval for $400 million White House ballroom project
By AP and Luke Tress
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice, August 5, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
August 8, 2026, 1:07 pm
US Senate confirms Trump former lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general
Republican-controlled Senate approves nomination 50-49 despite Democratic warnings over politicization of Justice Department after controversial fund proposal
By AFP
July 31, 2026, 11:00 am
Victor Davis Hanson: Trump must set up an Iranian government-in-exile
Speaking to the Iranians is futile, says the leading classicist and military historian. He explains why American’s don’t have patience for war and why JD Vance is bashing Israel
By Lazar Berman
Illustrative: A visitor to the US Capitol, wearing a yellow ribbon to raise awareness for hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, clutches an AIPAC folder while taking the elevator in the Rayburn House Office Building, in Washington, DC, March 12, 2024. (Alex Wong / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP)
July 19, 2026, 3:16 am
AIPAC stops taking donations for House Democrats who voted to cut military aid to Israel
Website of pro-Israel lobby group no longer features option to donate to 15 Democrats whom it previously endorsed for reelection, after they voted in favor of motion
By ToI Staff
A Jewish supporter of US President Donald Trump holds a Trump kippah in front of Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan, November 6, 2024. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
July 15, 2026, 8:49 pm
New York Republicans make pitch to Jewish voters: ‘You have a home with us’
GOP campaign connects Democratic leaders to inflammatory rhetoric from Mamdani, compares Democratic Socialists to Nazis
By Luke Tress
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