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Marco Rubio would beat JD Vance by wide margin in 2028 presidential primaries, poll finds

The survey, conducted between May 4-7 with a sample of 2,069 Americans, shows Rubio commanding 45.4% of Republican support.

MAY 14, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend the arrival ceremony of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 28, 2026.

US President Donald Trump listens to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.

Trump warns Iran will 'be laughing no longer', condemns behavior of past 47 years

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to speak with Trump within the next hour, a source familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post.

MAY 10, 2026|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at a press conference to announce the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act at the US Capitol on March 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.

'My ambition is to change the country': AOC downplays likelihood of 2028 White House run

“What’s funny is they assume my ambition is a title or a seat,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said. “My ambition is to change this country. Presidents come and go."

MAY 10, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

President Isaac Herzog awards his Argentinian counterpart Javier Milei with the Presidential Medal of Honor, Jerusalem, April 20, 2026.

President Herzog presents Argentina's Milei with Presidential Medal of Honor

President Isaac Herzog presented Argentina’s President Javier Milei with Israel’s Presidential Medal of Honor, recognizing his strong support, particularly in securing the return of hostages.

APRIL 20, 2026|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Lebanese parliament fails to elect president in 12th attempt

The presidency has remained vacant since October, exacerbating Lebanon's already severe political and economic crisis.

JUNE 14, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri heads a parliament session, in a bid to elect a head of state to fill the vacant presidency, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon June 14, 2023.

Aliyev during Herzog's visit to Azerbaijan: The government is establishing a Jewish center.

MAY 31, 2023ByMARK FISH

President Isaac Herzog congratulates Turkey's Erdogan on election victory

Israel's president turned to social media to extend warm congratulatory remarks to Turkey's re-elected leader.

MAY 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

President Isaac Herzog met with Turkish President Recept Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara March 9, 2022.

DeSantis touts tight Israel ties to woo Evangelical voters at Christian conference

“When I took office, I promised to make Florida the most pro-Israel state in the United States, and we have been able to deliver on that promise," DeSantis told a captive audience.

MAY 23, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is seen speaking at the National Religious Broadcasting conference in Orlando, on May 22, 2023.

Israel honors nurses ahead of International Nurses Day

According to Health Ministry statistics, there are some 84,000 female and male nurses in Israel up to the age of 67, with the ratio of only 6.7 nurses to 1,000 people.

MAY 8, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Israeli Bedouin nurse Siham Shalibi Elhausa is seen receiving her award from President Isaac Herzog, on May 8, 2023.

Gantz: No progress has been made with judicial reform negotiations

The talks were "not really advancing in any of the issues and specifically not on the issue of the Judicial Selection Committee," Gantz said.

MAY 1, 2023ByELIAV BREUER

National Unity Party head Benny Gantz at a faction meeting on May 1, 2023.

Israel Independence Day: What is president Reuven Rivlin doing now?

Since completing his term, Reuven Rivlin has been busy writing his memoir. It deals with his childhood, his education, his service in the IDF, his political career and presidency.

APRIL 26, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN