Author: Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner

President Donald Trump attacked President Joe Biden‘s handling of the Israel–Hamas war and called for the construction of a U.S. “Iron Dome” during a Derry, New Hampshire, campaign rally. In blunt and unequivocal words, Trump claimed, “It was Joe Biden with his weakness and what he did with Iran and others that caused the attack…

A major South Carolina newspaper called for Republican presidential primary candidates to “clear the field” for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, stoking hopes for her backers that she may be consolidating support in the state. The editorial board cited the opposition of independents, Democrats, and a sizable faction of Republicans to former President Donald Trump,…

As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, Democratic leaders have stepped up their public support for Israel, with some traveling to the still-grieving nation in an act of solidarity. President Joe Biden, Sectary of State Antony Blinken, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the first Jewish leader of the Senate, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA),…

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) called for the expulsion of House Democratic members of the group known as the “Squad” from Congress in a new op-ed this week. The South Carolina senator directly named progressive Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), the only Palestinian American member of Congress; Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), chairwoman of the Congressional…

The 2024 Republican presidential field was not impressed with President Joe Biden‘s address on the wars in Israel and Ukraine. Biden’s chief foe, former President Donald Trump, blasted the speech even before he spoke on Thursday night. IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLS LOSE DONORS AMID ANTI-ISRAEL STUDENT ACTIVISM “The horrific catastrophes taking place in Israel as well…

A Maryland Democrat running in the race to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) announced he was dropping out on Friday, making the seat virtually a two-person race for the highly competitive primary. Will Jawando, a Montgomery County Council member and the first candidate to jump into the senatorial race back in May, said he…

Independent presidential candidate and progressive scholar Cornel West brushed off criticism on Thursday over Republican billionaire donor Harlan Crow’s contributions to his 2024 campaign. A Crow spokesperson confirmed to the Washington Examiner that the megadonor had donated $3,300, the maximum amount allowed, to West’s campaign in August just before he changed from a Green Party…

A group of more than 100 retired United States military leaders signed an open letter on Thursday from the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs calling on President Joe Biden and Congress to support Israel with aid and weaponry as it defends itself against attacks from Hamas, a terrorist group. The letter specifically calls on…

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) rolled out a new abortion rights nonprofit group on Wednesday to bolster reproductive healthcare access nationwide after the overturning of Roe v. Wade last year. Think Big America will champion abortion ballot measures in Ohio, Nevada, and Arizona, three important battleground states, and push against “far-right extremism.” HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS SOAR…

As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, an overwhelming majority of voters are concerned that the conflict in the Middle East could spread into a broader war, according to new polling this week. A Quinnipiac University poll found that 85% of voters — 49% very concerned and 36% somewhat concerned — worried that the…