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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 465

Republican Party

US House Speaker Mike Johnson takes the oath of office after being re-elected, as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, January 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
January 4, 2025, 12:40 am
Johnson re-elected as US House Speaker after Trump helps quell GOP rebellion
Louisiana lawmaker, who has angered Republican hardliners, secures razor-thin majority; Democrats unanimously re-elect minority leader Jeffries
By Bo Erickson, Richard Cowan, Katharine Jackson and Andy Sullivan
US House Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger and her panel begin work on fiscal 2024 spending bills, at the Capitol in Washington, June 14, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
December 23, 2024, 3:59 am
US lawmaker absent from office for months is found living at memory care facility
Kay Granger, 81, is reportedly tracked down to facility for dementia patients after missing all House votes since July; her office admits health issues, denies she’s in memory care
By ToI Staff
FBI Director Christopher Wray answers questions during an interview, in Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis, August 21, 2024. (Abbie Parr/AP)
December 11, 2024, 11:43 pm
FBI director Wray says he will resign before Trump takes office
Ties between bureau chief and president who appointed him soured due to Russian 2016 election interference probe, further deteriorated after court-approved raid on Florida home
By Agencies
This combination of pictures created on November 02, 2024, shows former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) as he arrives on stage to speak during a campaign rally at the Sports and Expo Center at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, November 1, 2024, and US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) as she arrives for a campaign rally at the Craig Ranch Amphitheater in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 31, 2024.(Roberto Schmidt and David Becker/AFP)
December 5, 2024, 11:36 am
US Jews favored Harris over Trump, but Democrats’ edge smaller than in 2020 – analyses
Several surveys conducted since Election Day find that 63% to 71% of Jewish voters backed Democrats, keeping in line with historical preference for party
By Ron Kampeas
US President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, DC on November 13, 2024. (Allison ROBBERT / POOL / AFP)
November 14, 2024, 10:46 am
After presidency and Senate, Republicans complete US election sweep by securing House
Facing a conservative Supreme Court and a party increasingly united behind Trump, Democrats will be almost powerless to stop president-elect’s far-reaching policy plans
By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO
US Republican Party spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko appears on Israel's Channel 12, November 6, 2024. (Channel 12 screen capture; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 7, 2024, 10:58 am
GOP spokesperson says Trump wants Israel’s wars to end soon, with decisive victory
Elizabeth Pipko, speaking to Channel 12 news, blames Biden administration’s ‘back and forth’ for length of war, says US political considerations have caused ‘unnecessary bloodshed’
By ToI Staff
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Rep. Elissa Slotkin speaks during an election night watch party, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
November 7, 2024, 12:23 am
Jewish Democrat Elissa Slotkin narrowly wins Michigan Senate seat
Slotkin’s win gives Democrats a bittersweet victory in swing state Trump managed to snag for a second time
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI
Mondaire Jones (L) and Rep. Mike Lawler speak during the Congressional District 17 election debate on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in Westchester, New York. (AP Photo/Brittainy Newman)
November 6, 2024, 8:46 pm
Pro-Israel politicians win congressional races across New York’s swing districts
Republican Mike Lawler retains seat after successfully courting Jewish community; Democrat Ritchie Torres coasts to victory with 76% of the vote in his Bronx district
By Luke Tress
US President-elect and former president Donald Trump gestures at supporters after speaking as he holds hands with his wife, Melania Trump, during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center, Florida, on November 6, 2024. (Jim Watson / AFP)
November 6, 2024, 2:23 pm
Trump takes charge of divided nation, exposes weakness within the Democratic base
Former US president conquers concerns over his moral compass, winning over voters with grand promises of strong borders and economic prosperity
By Steve Peoples and Bill Barrow
Mark and Suzan Lopatin gather with other supporters of Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris in a Sukkot before going door to door to canvass Jewish voters, October 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
November 6, 2024, 11:49 am
79% of US Jews voted for Harris, according to largest preliminary exit poll
Survey says Trump received lowest proportion of Jewish vote for GOP candidate in 24 years; Democrats make up majority of voters who think US support for Israel too strong
By PHILISSA CRAMER
A security guard stands behind a fence at the Maricopa County Election and Tabulation Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 4, 2024. (Olivier Touron/AFP)
November 5, 2024, 7:01 am
US braces for possible election day violence as Harris, Trump deliver final pitches
US National Guard has been or will be activated across 19 states to help maintain peace; Harris supporters optimistic but nervous, Trump fans say his win is inevitable
By Agencies
From left to right, back row: Josh Stein, Jacky Rosen; front row: Tom Suozzi, Alison Esposito, Mondaire Jones, Mike Lawler, Elissa Slotkin, Adam Schiff. (Collage by Grace Yagel/Getty Images)
November 5, 2024, 12:31 am
Beyond Trump and Harris: Seven congressional and governor’s races Jews should watch
Downticket races includes candidates vying for Hasidic votes, a centrist Jew opposite a ‘black NAZI,’ and a Soviet Jewish whistleblower facing a Republican who faked a family
By Ron Kampeas
This combination of pictures created on November 02, 2024, shows former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) as he arrives on stage to speak during a campaign rally at the Sports and Expo Center at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, November 1, 2024, and US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) as she arrives for a campaign rally at the Craig Ranch Amphitheater in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 31, 2024.(Roberto Schmidt and David Becker/AFP)
November 3, 2024, 9:10 am
Harris, Trump battle it out in swing states in final weekend before US election
VP makes surprise SNL appearance while Trump campaigns in North Carolina; respected pollster drops survey showing Harris three points ahead of Trump in solidly red Iowa
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Republican Jewish Coalition member David Cuttner displays a yarmulke promoting Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump while canvassing a neighborhood in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, October 27, 2024. (Jose Juarez/AP)
October 29, 2024, 8:25 am
GOP works on pro-Trump Jewish voter turnout in swing states to trim Democrats’ edge
Republican Jewish Coalition has purchased $15 million in advertising in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, with $5 million going to door-to-door outreach
By AP and ToI Staff
Republican presidential nominee, former US president Donald Trump (left) watches as political commentator Tucker Carlson delivers remarks during a Turning Point Action campaign rally at the Gas South Arena on October 23, 2024, in Duluth, Georgia. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images via AFP)
October 27, 2024, 10:49 pm
Trump rally in NY to feature Tucker Carlson, who recently hosted Holocaust denier
Critics slam Republican candidate for holding event at Madison Square Garden, where pro-Nazi rally in 1939 was held, and on anniversary of deadly Tree of Life synagogue shooting
By Ron Kampeas
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