A race that once received little attention has seen outside spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
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A race that once received little attention has seen outside spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
![Melissa Hernandez and State Sen. Aisha Wahab, Democratic candidates for Congress in California's 14th district [File: AP Photo]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AP26166023257180-1-1-1786640340.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, Trump’s politics and Israel’s war on Gaza figure prominently in the elections.

South Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.

The 28-year-old admits to shooting Brian Thompson in federal court but still faces separate state charges.

Trustees condemn Kennedy Center’s move to re-add Trump’s name and shut down for extensive renovations.

US Homeland Security is expected to buy up to $20m in gloves amid criticism of the president’s immigration crackdown.
