Congressional candidates delivered final campaign speeches as midterm elections began, with tensions heightened in key states. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed aimed to become the first Muslim elected to the Senate. In California, the Supreme Court rejected a Justice Department attempt by President Donald Trump to intervene. With control of Congress at stake, Trump delivered his last major speech before voting.
Trump announced the US will stop sending $4 billion annually to Israel by the end of 2027. He said this follows a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The move comes as the US midterm elections commenced. On Fox News' "Fox and Friends," Trump stated the current annual aid is ending. He also mentioned the US will continue selling arms to Israel.
This decision follows months of pressure from Trump on Greenland to strengthen security ties with the US and Denmark. Greenland’s lawmakers approved a security agreement with the US and Denmark. Trump’s administration has also been accused of interfering in US midterm elections, with state officials preparing for potential influence.
The aid cut follows a 10-year security agreement that began in 2019 under President Barack Obama. Trump claimed Israel is “fine” with the change, saying the US will still support Israel if needed. The announcement adds to ongoing political tensions ahead of the midterms.
