Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate, raising concerns over future US military aid to Israel
Hollen announced his challenge just days after Democrats won control of Congress. His candidacy could signal a shift in the party’s approach to Israel.
Hollen announced his challenge just days after Democrats won control of Congress. His candidacy could signal a shift in the party’s approach to Israel.
Abdul El-Sayed faces resistance from some voters who would ordinarily be inclined to support a Democrat, particularly over Israel.
“The bottom line is people are experiencing the impact of Trump’s war and other policies,” said Christopher Preble, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center think tank in Washington.
Election officials around the country have told Reuters they are preparing for potential federal interference in the elections, including legal challenges and disputes over voting.
Both sides see enduring influence for the pro-Israel organization as its super PAC continues operations.
Rogers repeated the theme in his closing statement, insisting that Jews were among several groups of Democrats who were defecting to him because they found El-Sayed “too extreme.”
The decision comes after several pro-Israel politicians became the target of significant criticism following the group's endorsement of them, Jewish Insider reported.
Both have condemned accusations that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. They each oppose any effort to condition or cut off US military aid to Israel.
"He said no, I have no connections, and Meet the Press just said okay and accepted it," Cruz claimed, saying that the evidence was "overwhelming."
A hidden-camera investigation has sparked controversy in Michigan's Senate race over claims involving Hamas and foreign donations, with Abdul El-Sayed's campaign rejecting the activist's allegations.
The Trump administration has revoked over 300,000 US visas, including those of foreign pro-Palestinian protesters opposing Israel's attacks on Gaza, drawing criticism from civil rights advocates.