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'Hopefully things get done': Americans react to historic political shift
The BBC spoke to voters from different states for their reaction to Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
NYC Mayor Mamdani says Americans want 'change they can feel in their wallets
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the election was a referendum on national politics and a sign that Americans want leaders focused on affordability and working families.
Trump’s billionaire-blue collar coalition has been smashed by class politics
As tech bosses get richer and ordinary Americans struggle, Democrats put the case against the US’s grotesque unfairness – and voters responded, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
How Science and the Environment Fared in the 2026 U.S. Midterms
Science was on the ballot across the United States in Tuesday’s midterm elections. On federal, state, and municipal levels, hundreds of people with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine ran for office. Americans also voted on measures related to conservation projects, pollutant abatement, healthcare access, and environmental reviews.
Commentary: Rural and religious Americans lost faith in science. We can win them back
In July 2014, a man sick with Ebola flew from Liberia into Lagos, Nigeria, one of Africa’s largest and busiest cities. One imported case in a place like that could
Winners and losers from the 2026 midterm elections
Millions of Americans voted in a midterm election with incredible consequences on billionaires, taxes, AI regulation, and data centers.
WATCH: Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks after Democrats win control of Senate
The longtime Democratic leader told reporters in Washington that “Americans voted for change” and that there had been a “generational remake of the Senate map.”
Takeaways from the midterms: Americans broadly rejected Trump — and Democrats stand to make huge gains because of it
The Democratic wave is here — and now, as votes are counted in key states, the question is how many Republicans it will wipe out.
Entertainment that Resonates with Filipino Culture
As a Filipina American, I’ve seen how many other Filipino Americans take pride in their cultural identity and aren’t afraid
US midterm elections 2026 live updates: key House and Senate races to determine control of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term
Key states like Florida, Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina see record turnout as Americans decide the direction of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term
Is politics pushing Americans away from religion?
Some researchers argue that political views are shaping religious affiliation rather than the other way around, a dynamic they say could be hazardous to both American politics and the country’s religious landscape
The Waiting Begins
Millions of Americans headed to the polls Tuesday for a midterm election that could shape the future of health care and artificial intelligence in the U.S. and will determine how much Democrats can try to constrain President Donald Trump during his last two years in office. The political contest has ...
Rural, religious Americans lost faith in science — science can win them back
STANFORD, Calif. (TNS) — In July 2014, a man sick with Ebola flew from Liberia into Lagos, Nigeria, one of Africa’s largest and busiest cities. One imported case in a place like that could have sparked an urban epidemic. Instead, Nigeria stopped the outbreak at 20 cases. Health workers tracked down nearly 900 people who had been exposed and made some 18,500 face-to-face visits to check on them. Each of...
Midterm elections come to a close in referendum on Trump's presidency
Midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term are coming to a close. Americans angry over high prices and an unpopular war with Iran decide on Tuesday whether to drastically shift power in Washington.
Millions of Americans crippled by medical debt despite relief efforts
Stopgap measure does not solve fundamental problem that millions can’t afford the healthcare they need, experts say
Americans vote in midterms that could define Trump's closing chapter
The midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of what politics may look like without him.
Mental Health Minute: Handling stress during election season
Election Day is Tuesday, and for many Americans, political beliefs feel like part of their identity.
Dreading Thanksgiving politics? Mental health experts say it’s OK to skip the family drama
Mental health professionals say more Americans are wrestling with whether to attend holiday gatherings at all as political divisions, religious differences and cultural disagreements increasingly stra...
Six Key Charts Show That Health Care Is The Most Pressing Issue For Americans Headed To The Ballot Box
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AI chatbots are becoming political advisers. Their answers can mislead voters
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for election information, but chatbots are getting voting facts wrong and recommending candidates, raising concerns they could influence voters' decisions.
Is America really that polarized? The answer might be a surprise
The U.S. has become more politically polarized, but research shows people overestimate their differences and there is 'messy middle' majority of Americans who share overlapping political views.
Majorities in Both Parties Say Media Criticism Keeps Politicians in Check
Overall, 80% of Americans express this view, up from 75% in September 2025. Another 16% say such criticism keeps political leaders from doing their job.
Here's when polls are closing in your state this midterm election
While tens of millions of Americans have already cast their early votes in the 2026 midterm elections, millions more are expected to vote in person on Election Day.
Politics can be stressful, but voting may help you live longer
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — As millions of Americans vote in the midterm elections, a first-of-its-kind study suggests that voting may accomplish
Belief in ghosts and magic linked to faith and trust in science, study finds
A new study suggests that Americans who believe in God while placing strong trust in science and reason may be more likely to believe in ghosts, curses and other supernatural phenomena.
Health insurance rules are changing. Here’s how to avoid an unanticipated bill.
A raise is supposed to help your finances, but for some Americans with Affordable Care Act plans, it could backfire this year.
Many Americans are worried about healthcare costs as midterms approach. Why do they keep rising?
As many U.S. voters worry about healthcare costs, experts tell ABC News there are many reasons why costs may be rising.
What Happens When an Otter, a Crab, and a Damselfly Get a Vote?
As Americans prepare to vote in the midterms, an interspecies council in Europe is exploring a more inclusive form of democracy.
For older voters, health costs and coverage are key issues
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities as they cast their ballots.
Older Americans who vote live longer than those who don’t
Since voters live longer, casting a ballot may be seen as another healthy habit, like going for a run or eating lots of vegetables.
Some Americans Are Fearful of Federal Interference on Election Day
Most voters say they trust that the results of the election will be accurate. But some worry that President Trump will try to sow doubt.
The Trump-Kennedy Effect On US Health: Slow-Burn Damage Over Decades
Cuts to Medicaid, the health services for low-income Americans, and fewer childhood immunisations – alongside persistent insinuations that vaccines are unsafe
Affordable Care Act open enrollment: Americans face higher costs and fewer options
The sign-up window for the marketplace, also known as Obamacare, starts Sunday in most states and runs through Jan. 15
Why 2026 Is a Health Care Election
_Ypsilanti, Michigan_THE MIDTERM ELECTION IS ABOUT a lot of things: gas prices and groceries, the spread of corruption, and the future of democracy. And yet, as much as any single issue, it’s about health care. You can tell by listening to all the Democrats talking about high deductibles, drug costs, and insurance companies as they campaign around the country. Or you can tell by reading all the public-opinion surveys in which voters consistently rank health care as one of their top concerns. But if you really want to know why this is a health care election, your best source isn’t the politicians or the pollsters. It’s the people on the front lines. One of them is Raymond Rion, a family medicine physician and executive director of Packard Health, a small network of clinics spanning Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti on the western outskirts of the Detroit metro area. Packard is what’s known as a Federally Qualified Health Center, where anybody can get care regardless of income or insurance status. And like similar safety-net providers all over America, for the past decade it has benefited directly from the Affordable Care Act. “We almost went bankrupt in 2011,” Rion told me in a conversation last week, recalling how in the old days staff at Packard would work the phones furiously to get supplies and find specialists who would take referrals. Now many more patients have either Medicaid or private coverage they’ve purchased through HealthCare.gov, the online marketplace that the law created, so that the proportion of uninsured patients has fallen from around one in three to one in ten. It’s a lot easier to find referrals for these insured patients, though thanks to the infusion of paying customers Packard can do much more on its own. In particular, Rion said, the organization has opened two new branches, started a pharmacy, begun offering prenatal services, and vastly expanded behavioral health care by bringing on a half-dozen new doctors, nurses, and case workers. Now a retrenchment is underway. Coverage options on the HealthCare.gov marketplace got more expensive because Donald Trump and the Republicans refused to renew temporary subsidies that had been reducing the price of insurance. On top of that, the first cuts to Medicaid as part of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” are starting to take effect. Rion told me Packard has already laid off a provider in anticipation of less revenue next year.1 Patient volume is down, he went on to explain, in part because uninsured patients sometimes avoid care altogether out of fear a single visit will lead to more treatments with more bills. And postponing care in that way can have serious medical consequences, as his colleague Ron Romero told me. “So you have somebody with diabetes, their chronic condition isn’t getting cared for,” said Romero, who like Rion is a family physician. “Their sugars rise, and they end up having other medical problems. Their kidneys start to get damaged. They start to have eye damage. They increase risk for heart attacks and strokes. . . . They end up in the emergency room.” And things are likely to get worse. Partly that’s because next year most of the remaining Medicaid cuts will take full effect, throwing more people off coverage. And partly it’s because forces that have nothing to do with Trump or Republican actions are making medical care more expensive for everyone, including those with employer insurance and Medicare. That will lead to still more people delaying or skipping care, ending up in the emergency rooms, and putting yet more cost pressure on providers. Rion wasn’t taking a position on the election or political parties, he made clear. He was just describing the reality he sees around him: “The whole system is being pressured. Nobody is immune to this stuff.” He’s right. And here’s the thing: This has all happened before. We know happens next.
Grove student earns national recognition for her science project
A Northeast Oklahoma student earned recognition at a national science contest for her work on how Native Americans used plants to treat illnesses.
Grove student earns national recognition for her science project
A Northeast Oklahoma student earned recognition at a national science contest for her work on how Native Americans used plants to treat illnesses.
Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives—So Why Are So Few Americans Getting It?
A public health expert explains why lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans is underutilized in America.
Tariffs on fresh produce would be a tax on healthy eating
If the goal is Americans making better food choices, tariffs on these foods would be counterproductive, writes Tom Mulholland.
Why your Medicare drug plan costs will be higher in 2027
The average monthly premium for millions of Americans enrolled in a Medicare stand-alone prescription drug plan will rise 50% in 2027.
How the law protecting Americans from surprise medical bills is driving up healthcare costs
Some healthcare providers are using the No Surprises Act to extract large payments from health insurers. And that's increasing the cost of coverage.
The corruption election: Democrats link Trump’s wealth to voters’ economic pain
Candidates are painting the president and Republican incumbents as enriching themselves while ordinary Americans struggle to make ends meet.
The Watch: Health Coverage Declining As Americans Struggle With Costs
Many of those with coverage remain underinsured … Family caregivers struggle with soaring costs … and more.
Americans are getting poorer despite bigger paychecks, goverment data shows
Workers are earning more, but inflation is rising even faster. New government data shows Americans' real income is declining.
Judge blocks Trump administration from airing 3 taxpayer-funded ads
A New York judge ordered three ads, including one titled "$5,000 to Americans," removed from government websites and social media.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities. Open enrollment for Medicare began in October, with changes in costs and
Top healthcare worries weigh on older US adults before the midterms
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities. Open enrollment for Medicare began in October, with changes in costs and
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities.
Americans may feel a bit spooked by Halloween prices
A group of college students walked into Lorenzo Caltagirone’s costume store in Washington, DC, earlier this week to dress up as yellow cartoon Minions for Halloween. Once they saw the price — $60 apiece — they opted for small accessories to get a similar look: goggles, gloves and hats.
Why cheap health insurance plans can backfire for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs
Premiums are expensive because healthcare is expensive—which means that consumers have to make difficult trade-offs.
How Non-Dairy Creamers Doubled Coffee’s Calories For Many Americans
Americans aren't drinking much more coffee, but they're getting nearly 40% more calories from it, largely due to the growing use of non-dairy creamers, according to a new study.
Americans open to AI in health care but want humans calling the shots
A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows Americans are open to the use of AI in some areas of medicine, but they're far from ready to hand the reins of their health care over to the technology.
Americans open to AI in health care but want humans calling the shots
A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows Americans are open to the use of AI in some areas of medicine, but they're far from ready to hand the reins of their health care over to the technology.
America's Housing Crisis Is on the Ballot This Election Day
With the cost of housing a top concern among Americans ahead of next Tuesday’s midterm elections, voters in four states will decide how their governments should address the problem. There are six statewide housing policy measures on the ballots – the largest number of housing ballot measures in a ...
Americans facing ‘really tough decisions’ around rising health insurance costs | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
In a WBUR interview, Harvard Chan School’s Adrianna McIntyre offered perspective on common ways Americans are trying to cope with rising health care costs.
With Midterms Looming, Americans Feel Priced Out of Healthcare
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Millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day as early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds
Early voting is continuing to significantly outpace the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races, according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data five days before Election Day.
Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day
Early voting is surging ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, particularly in states with competitive Senate races.
A Plan To Provide Americans With Healthy and Safe Food, Drinking Water, and Consumer Products
The Trump administration has not held corporations accountable for exposing consumers to harms such as toxic chemicals and ultra-processed foods, nor has it worked toward building a healthy food system for everyone. This report provides specific recommendations for improving the safety of food, drinking water, and everyday products to reduce harm and improve health and […]
America's Enduring Strength is Bigger Than Politics
On Election Day on Tuesday, Americans will cast their final ballots in the 2026 midterm elections. Regardless of who wins, free enterprise is what will keep America moving forward.
The politics of war
Israel went to the polls last Tuesday and it is the turn of the United States next Tuesday. The differences in the two elections are self-evident. Compared with the US, which has favourable geography and does everything at scale, Israel is tiny and part of an unstable region. For its elections, it has adopted an almost pure form of proportional representation based on lists. This encourages multiple parties and can make it almost impossible to form a government, as we can now see. The US system is complex in its own way but discourages third parties. Yet for all the differences in size, geography, and political systems, the fates of the two countries are closely connected. Israel has come to depend on the US to sustain its military strength, and over the past few tumultuous years that dependence has created resentment in the United States. The Biden administration was punished for appearing to give Netanyahu a blank check after the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023, and not holding Israel back as it employed ruthless tactics in Gaza. Because of the treatment of Palestinians, American views of Israel have grown progressively more negative over the past few years. Only a third now support the Israeli government. While on the left, this is largely because of how Israeli forces have operated in Gaza and, more recently, how the settler movement has behaved in the West Bank, for the American right the issue has been about how Benjamin Netanyahu persuaded Donald Trump to forget his wariness about more Middle Eastern wars and agree to a joint attack on Iran, which has gone badly wrong. The Palestine question was not a big issue for the two large Jewish blocs in last Tuesday’s election. Both supported a tough response to Hamas after October 2023 and neither accepts a two-state solution. It was, however, the threat posed by the ethno-nationalist policies of Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, the two extreme members of Netanyahu’s coalition, and their tolerance, even encouragement, of settler violence, that brought out the Arab voters. (In principle this should strengthen their position though to turn into real power would require the ‘Change Bloc’ overcoming their opposition to involving Arab parties. The alternatives are a National Unity government, defection from the Change Bloc to Netanyahu, or deadlock and another round of elections in the new year.) There was also broad support for the war against Iran among the Jewish parties. The difficulty here is that the objectives behind the war have yet to be met, and that continuing with military operations depends on the United States. In this way the two elections have come together at a crucial moment. If Netanyahu hoped that a victory over Iran would help him retain his majority, cementing his legacy as an Israeli war leader, it did not work out that way. Trump also expected a great victory about which he could boast. He promised at most the end of a hateful and aggressive regime, with a record of hostility to both the United States and Israel, or at least the elimination of Iran’s military capabilities and the end of its nuclear programme. Eight months on, there is not much to boast about; vital objectives remain elusive: the Iranian regime is even more hardline than before; the international economy is barely coping with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz; and Saudi Arabia is struggling with an unwanted conflict with the Yemeni Houthis. For all these reasons, the Iran War has been a dark cloud hanging over both elections. Yet the issue has been approached in different ways. Netanyahu sought to push the issue before the election while Trump has been more cautious. Trump’s essential claim is that there is nothing to worry about and he’s still working out what final steps need to be taken to provide a definitive conclusion to the conflict. Netanyahu’s final pitch was that there was lots to worry about. He focused on Israel’s dire security situation, with the Iran War unfinished and the prospect of imminent economic isolation because of international sanctions. For him it is imperative to defeat Iran decisively, and without delay. Why this different response to the same war? Part of the answer lies in how public opinion in the two countries responded to the war. In this post, I show how this came about. We await the outcome of the US midterms but know the result, at least in terms of the share of the vote if not yet the shape of the new government, of the Israeli election. With the elections out of the way Netanyahu is pressing for another round in the war. Trump is less sure. I conclude with thoughts on the importance of how he decides.
Israel’s coalition politics: How can you win an election and still lose power?
For Americans used to two-party politics, Israel’s elections can seem bewildering. It all comes down to how coalitions are built.
Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump's pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, defying President Donald Trump and dashing the hopes of Americans who don’t like having to change their clocks twice a year. As daylight saving time ends early Sunday and much of the country turns the clocks back an hour, several senators are holding up legislation that would eliminate the
Health Brief: Medicaid decision gives ‘frail’ Americans some relief from work rules
Plus: Political ties can hurt nursing home care, report shows
How much money is spent on U.S. elections? The numbers are staggering
Americans spent $14.8 billion on federal elections in 2024. In the first episode of Follow the Money, we ask USC students to guess the cost of elections and speak with experts from OpenSecrets to understand how political spending has grown, where the money goes and why campaigns cost so much.
How much money is spent on U.S. elections? The numbers are staggering
Americans spent $14.8 billion on federal elections in 2024. In the first episode of Follow the Money, we ask USC students to guess the cost of elections and speak with experts from OpenSecrets to understand how political spending has grown, where the money goes and why campaigns cost so much.
New NGA, Matter Neuroscience, Napolitan Institute National Survey Finds Americans Want Leaders Who Demonstrate Dignity
As Americans head to the polls in November, survey finds voters see political life marked by disrespect and dehumanization; Companion report examines everyday conditions associated with well-being WASHINGTON – The National Governors Association (NGA), Matter Neuroscience and Napolitan Institute today released “Dignity in American Political Life: What Registered Voters See — and What They Say […]
Americans Are Open to AI in Healthcare, but Want Humans Making Final Calls
Americans are generally open to AI handling administrative and medical tasks, but they largely don’t want AI operating without human oversight. About half (47%) say AI will make the relationship between patients and their doctors worse, compared with 10% who say it will make it better.
Lynn Barr: A story made at UC Berkeley
Putting Americans in control of their own health data is Lynn Barr’s newest mission, and it fits a pattern: She spots a problem and goes straight at it.
Study: Fewer Americans willing to have someone with opposing political views marry into their family
Political information increasingly comes from pop culture, outside of partisan silos but where male creators – and sometimes misogyny
Younger Americans’ pop culture favorites have multipartisan appeal, but male creators dominate the list of top influencers, podcasters and comedians.
How the law protecting Americans from surprise medical bills is driving up healthcare costs
A handful of providers are hijacking the arbitration process – and consumers are likely to foot the bill.
The Israel debate reshaping Jewish American politics
“There are plenty of people who believe, as I do, that Israel has a right to protect itself,” says David to Lauren, both pictured below, over the dinner table. Subscribe “How does starving children protect Israel?” she replies. “I don’t think Israel is intentionally starving children.” “It’s a little bit absurd to be sitting here talking about all of these very specific things,” Lauren says, “as opposed to looking at the totality of him as a candidate, and the 90% of things that you agree with him on.” This is a snapshot from a conversation between a Jewish father and daughter in Michigan ahead of the crucial Senate race. Lauren supports the Democratic candidate, Abdul El-Sayed. Her father is undecided. That is mainly because of El-Sayed’s stance on Israel, one that mirrors a growing wing of the party that has become critical of the US-Israel relationship following the war in Gaza. You’re reading FourSight, a newsletter from Channel 4 News’ expert journalists explaining the complexities of the biggest global stories Could that alienate Jewish American voters who have a strong connection to Israel - and the majority of whom have voted Democratic? A shifting stance on Israel “An ally that takes your money to push you into wars you shouldn’t be fighting is not an ally,” El-Sayed recently told ABC News, referring to the Iran war and how some Americans believe that Israel pushed President Trump into the conflict. Foreign policy has become an economic issue that’s hitting Americans’ pockets, with the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. El-Sayed, pictured below, has opposed military aid for Israel and accused the nation of genocide in Gaza. That led to the pro-Israel lobby group, AIPAC, funding his opponent, Hayley Stevens, to the tune of $30m during the Democratic primary here. “I frequently criticise AIPAC because I think the way that they are pouring dollars into defeating Abdul and others around the country… is really corrosive to American democracy,” Brad Lander says at a canvassing event in Detroit. Lander, a Jewish Democratic congressional candidate in New York, is an ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and has come to campaign for El-Sayed. “Democrats and Americans don’t want to keep paying for Netanyahu’s wars,” he says. “They want a reset in the US relationship with Israel.” The 2026 election has clearly been a bruising one for AIPAC; the Wall Street Journal reported that, in an unpublished letter, the group described the cycle as one of the “most challenging environments in recent memory”. Share And significantly, after the midterms, the group will stop direct contributions to candidates through one of its political action committees. Voters’ concerns We followed a group of Jewish canvassers around one suburb in Detroit. They think that among the 130,000 Jewish voters in Michigan, between 20 and 30,000 are undecided. In a swing state where El-Sayed beat his primary rival by just 13,000, that could prove pivotal. We meet one voter, Jen Friedman, pictured below, who has a “Democrats for Rogers” sign, referring to the Republican candidate. The issue of Israel is very important to her because “having a safe haven is crucial”, she tells me. “What I see is one candidate, Mike Rogers, who is associating himself with people who are very proudly American,” says Jen. “Abdul, on the other hand, is associating with people who say they are anti-American.” Friedman raises two issues. Firstly, Hasan Piker, a left-wing streamer who has campaigned alongside El-Sayed and has been criticised for his comments on the US and Israel. [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) [ Why Hasan Piker thinks the US needs a socialist Trump ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) Anushka Asthana · Aug 19 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) The other concern regards an attack on a Michigan synagogue back in March. The FBI said the man was inspired by Hezbollah and had lost relatives in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon. El-Sayed condemned the antisemitic attack, but also said “hurt people hurt people”. That upset many here, with El-Sayed apologising numerous times for his choice of language. Jews for Abdul As we follow the canvassers, there are still plenty of lawn signs supporting El-Sayed. Elissa Driker, pictured below, runs out of her house wearing a “Jews for Abdul” t-shirt. “I feel like the values that Abdul has align with how I live my Judaism,” she tells me. She says “Abdul is not Hasan Piker, so I don’t conflate them”. I ask why Piker keeps coming up. “It gets weaponised. I don’t know if you watched the debate the other night, but talk about… weaponising fear and weaponising anxiety and all that Islamophobic dog-whistling that was coming towards Abdul.” I also talk to Elissa about how Americans more broadly appear to be questioning the US-Israel relationship and whether American Jews were ready to do that too. “A lot of American Jews are. My experience is absolutely the tide is turning.” For the first time, Gallup found this year that Americans now sympathise more with the Palestinians than the Israelis. In another poll of Jewish American voters, 65% said they were pro-Israel but also critical of Israeli government policies, 52% support cutting or eliminating aid to Israel. Father and daughter Back at the dinner table, I bring up those polls with David Fink. Why does he think Americans sympathise less with Israelis? [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) [ How support for Israel in US is declining ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) Kiran Moodley · May 4 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) “Because the news media and the extremes of both parties are so willing to tell what I think is a false narrative.” Lauren chimes in: “Do you really think the actions of Israel have nothing to do with the shift in the sympathies?” “I think that’s very relevant,” he replies. “I just don’t think that people really have a full understanding.” Lauren again: “It sounds like you’re saying that the shift is due to how the atrocities are being described, as opposed to what the actual atrocities are.” “There have been some things that shouldn’t have happened,” David says. “I think the polling is being driven by politicians who are taking advantage of this issue.” Lauren then asks, “I’m curious what your response would be if my children were killed in an Israeli airstrike and someone said there have been some things that shouldn’t have happened?” A long pause from her father. “Any reference to my grandchildren has a very deep emotional impact on me. Well done,” he says. “I have an empathy for any civilian in war and I don’t mean to belittle those losses. The loss of any one life is a horrible thing. But it doesn’t make it a war crime and it doesn’t make it genocide.” Lauren and David cannot agree but tell me how proud they are of one another for sticking to their convictions and for agreeing to let me sit in on their conversation. I cannot thank them enough for their time, and hope their honesty informs and educates many people during such a fraught election. Abdul El-Sayed: The candidate testing the US - Israel relationship Thanks for reading our latest FourSight newsletter. Subscribe to receive free weekly newsletters from Channel 4 News. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment
Price Crisis: Local food businesses struggle, adapt as costs continue to rise
“Bills, bills, bills,” John Kelly said, with a sigh. “And then there’s nothing left at the end of the week.” For Kelly, and Lauren Ellis, his co-owner at Red Raven Surf and Turf, the situation is doubly demoralizing. Not only do they, along with most middle-class Americans, struggle with recent price hikes for most food, […]
Joe Manchin slams political extremes on 'Hang Out with Sean Hannity'
Sean Hannity shares an exclusive preview of his upcoming podcast interview with former Sen. Joe Manchin. Manchin discusses the rise of political extremes running the country and calls for common-sense Americans to speak up.
Are you facing rising health care costs in 2027? We want to hear from you.
Health insurance premiums and costs are rising for millions of Americans again starting in January. We want to know how your lives will be impacted.
Editorial: This consumer watchdog should be a normal agency
Most Americans are ill-equipped to understand the dizzying array of financial products they encounter. Many struggle to contend with payday lenders, credit reports or novel payment apps. A growing share
Trump Says Americans Have ‘Best Health Care Plans in the World’ Amid Concerns Auto Workers Could Lose Coverage Under El-Sayed's ‘Medicare for All’ Plan
President Donald Trump said "we have the best health care plans in the world" during a discussion of Medicare for All. Trump spoke in a phone interview that aired Sunday on Fox News’ "Sunday Morning F...
Superbugs are becoming a bigger public health threat, CDC warns
Drug-resistant infections kill more than 50,000 Americans every year. Those caused by C. Auris are up nearly tenfold since 2019.
People in tune with their bodies pay a lower health price for politics, without switching off
A study of more than 2,000 Americans across two elections found that people who notice and trust their body's signals reported fewer physical, emotional, behavioral and social costs from politics, and ...
People in tune with their bodies pay a lower health price for politics, without switching off
A study of more than 2,000 Americans across two elections found that people who notice and trust their body's signals reported fewer physical, emotional, behavioral and social costs from politics, and ...
FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's effort to ease peptides access
WASHINGTON (AP) — A plan to give Americans easier access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was opposed by most Food and Drug Administration scientific staff members, who had limited input in drafting the policy, according to six people familiar with the p...
FRIEDMAN: Not all political scandals are created equal
Should Americans care if their politicians are kinky? That question sits at the heart of a recent controversy surrounding Chris Gallant, the Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives in New York’s 1st Congressional District. The New York Post reported on Sept. 13 that Gallant, an openly gay man, had modeled for a...
State Legislative Chambers Could Flip in the Midterms. Here's Where
The race to control Congress in the 2026 midterm elections has dominated the public’s attention. But in many cases, state legislatures may have an even greater impact on Americans’ lives – and there’s a lot of ferment in this year’s contests. With partisan gridlock often hampering lawmaking in ...
Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs
Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.
Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs
Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.
Employer health plan costs to soar in 2027. How to compare and save
It's that time again when Americans choose their health insurance plans for the new year, and advisers warn this year is definitely not the moment to simply click auto enroll.
‘It’s definitely the time’: Black governor hopefuls from both parties aim to make history in midterms
Americans have elected three Black governors in the nation’s 250-year history. By next week, that figure could multiply.
Your phone knows you’re at the doctor, and data brokers are profiting from it
Privacy and legal experts want more states or Congress to ban advertisers from tracking Americans’ locations via their phones.
The science behind falling back and time change
It's almost time for most Americans to set their clocks back an hour.
These superbugs pose the biggest threat to Americans, CDC says
Nineteen drug-resistant germs cause an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths in the country each year.
These superbugs pose the biggest threat to Americans, CDC says
Nineteen drug-resistant germs cause an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths in the country each year.
Trump’s Ukraine Moves and Middle East Tensions Have Europe on Edge Ahead of Elections
As Americans head to the polls, many people in both Europe and the Middle East are on edge, wondering how the midterm elections may shape U.S. foreign policy in the weeks and months to come. While much of the attention domestically has focused on fuel prices and the cost of living, President Donald ...
Voters in Every Corner of America See this Election as a Referendum on Health Care Costs
Their message has been consistent all year: Americans desperately want their leaders to bring down the high cost of health care.
IRS and Social Security promote Trump accounts with election a week away
A week before the midterm elections, the IRS is emailing Americans to urge them to sign up their children for Trump account in messages sent to tax filers via email.