Post-Midterms U.S Republicans Expand Senate Majority Affirmating Trump Policy On Israel And Iran
Post-midterms: Republicans expand Senate majority, affirming Trump policy on Israel and Iran Considering that the Israel—and increasingly, the rest of the Middle East—has become more of a partisan issue, GOP control of the Senate is key for President Donald Trump to continue his policies, many of which have clearly favored Israel. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) helped guide his party to expanding their majority in the 2018 midterm elections. Credit: Gage Skidmore via Flickr. (November 7, 2018 / JNS) Despite losing its seven-year control of the House of Representatives, the Republican Party added some seats to its Senate majority on Tuesday in the midterm elections. Considering that the Israel—and increasingly, the rest of the Middle East—has become more of a partisan issue, GOP control of the Senate is crucial for U.S. President Donald Trump to continue his policies regarding Israel, at the same time as some in the...