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Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms

The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.
Security guards stand watch in front of a synagogue in Los Angeles, Oct. 9, 2023.

California man faces trial over alleged threats to shoot up Jewish community center

Mark Ruffalo attends the European Gala Screening for Amazon's "Crime 101" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England.

Hollywood’s Jews take sides in Mark Ruffalo-Paramount antisemitism row

The Capitol building in Sacramento, California.

California Legislature passes SB 1387, advancing recognition of Jewish identity as ethnicity


California state senator harassed at pride parade, fellow democrats call out antisemitic hate

Wiener was surrounded by people who made statements about his “Israeli handlers, among many other inaccurate, extreme, and vile statements,” Wiener said. 

Senator Scott Wiener at San Francisco Pride June 29, 2026

California advances two bills recognizing Jewish ethnicity, protecting community

If passed, both bills could be enacted into law by the end of August.

The Capitol building in Sacramento, California.

A personal injury guide for Israeli-Americans in California: Auto accidents and insurance

“When members of this community are injured in California, the legal landscape has some specific features worth understanding.”

Two Israelis die in Malibu car crash, ZAKA working to identify victims

Two Israelis in their 40's were killed in a single-vehicle car crash in Malibu.

A ZAKA ambulance and El Al aircraft are seen at an airport in New Zealand, February 23, 2025

San Diego man charged with funneling 'charitable donations' to Hamas terrorists

The accused has been a long-time public supporter of the terrorist organization, and is alleged to have funneled $600,00 through Hamas charities and cryptocurrency transfers directly to its members.

(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

Raisin industry heir Bruce Lion charged in antisemitic harassment case in LA

Bruce Lion, heir to a San Joaquin Valley raisin family, has been charged with felony threats and bias motivated offenses after allegedly targeting his Jewish neighbor in Los Angeles.

California seedless raisins are seen June 9, 2005 in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Eight presumed dead following US Air Force B-52 bomber crash, Edwards Air Force Base says

"Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene, and the situation is ongoing," the base wrote in a post on X/Twitter.

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off in support of Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, March 22, 2026.

Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically motivated investigation

"Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me because of my mean tweets," Newsom said in a video statement posted to X. "He’s coming after me because I am considering running for President."

California Governor Gavin Newsom attends a press conference, during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belem, Brazil, November 11, 2025.

California mayor who claimed that Bondi massacre was ‘false flag’ set to lose reelection bid

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of San Francisco celebrated Martinez's uncertified loss, asserting that voters had sent the message that "antisemitism has no place in public office."

Mayor Eduardo Martinez in one of his posts about Gaza.

US energy secretary says lower gas prices will ultimately take resolution with Iran

"The pathway to bring gasoline and diesel prices back down is to get more oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz," US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in an interview.

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright speaks during a press conference discussing fertilizer policy at USDA Headquarters in Washington, DC, US, May 19, 2026.