10-30-2025
A widening civil war within the GOP erupted after a televised interview criticizing party support for Israel, sparking accusations of antisemitism, donor threats, and fights over think-tank and media influence. Meanwhile Senator J.D. Vance faced a pressure campaign from pro-Israel donors and America-first activists after remarks at a Turning Point event, turning his fundraising and electoral prospects into a test of grassroots power versus donor leverage.
10-29-2025
A prominent columnist’s use of the word “neutralized” in reference to Tucker Carlson and other conservative figures has sparked alarm about violent rhetoric and coordinated deplatforming. In Gaza, a fragile ceasefire collapsed after an alleged Rafah attack and ensuing Israeli air strikes on Gaza City killed over a hundred people.
10-24-2025
Vice President J.D. Vance led a high-profile U.S. diplomatic push to shore up a fragile Gaza pause and signal partnership with Israel. At the same time Washington has a monitoring mission on the ground and is shifting long-term strategy toward the Indo-Pacific by arming regional allies, a move that could reduce U.S. leverage over Israeli actions.
10-22-2025
A recently announced 20-point ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has largely collapsed, with mutual accusations of violations, renewed strikes, and heavy casualties undermining hopes for a lasting pause. High-level diplomacy over the Ukraine war has faltered as planned US-Russia meetings were postponed while Washington imposed tougher sanctions and approved longer-range Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, raising escalation risks.