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AIPAC-backed candidate John Larson defeated in Connecticut Democratic primary by Luke Bronin

The pro-Israel lobby group is increasingly viewed as politically toxic in Democratic primaries across the country, with several progressive candidates notching victories after opposing it.

Luke Bronin takes to the stage at his campaign watch party in Hartford, Connecticut after John Larson conceded in the race, resulting in Bronin’s win over the district on August 11, 2026.
(File Photo) Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent arrive before US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla participate in an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2026.

Senators press Rubio, Bessent on lack of counter-evasion sanctions on Russia

 Dan Bilzerian on Patrick Bet-David show, August 2024.

‘It’s us against the Jew’: One third of Dan Bilzerian's posts contain antisemitic rhetoric - study

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO

US House Democrats press Anthropic, OpenAI about rogue AI agents


Jeffries opposes Massie bid to cut military aid to Israel, but says ‘change in direction is needed’

PM Netanyahu says he wants to begin winding down US military aid to Israel over the last two years of the Trump administration, transitioning the US-Israel relationship “from aid to partnership."

From left: New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries; Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie.

US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for an end to the twice-yearly clock changes and strongly supports the measure.

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Cori Bush vows to deliver 'knockout' punch to AIPAC in upcoming congressional primary rematch

Now, as AIPAC has rapidly transformed into a radioactive bogeyman among Democrats and Bush’s fellow progressives have mounted an ascent across the party, Bush is out for revenge.

US Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) speaks during a press conference alongside lawmakers and university union members following pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, Capitol Hill, Washington.

Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed

In the letter, the US president described the Memorandum of Understanding as having been violated by Iran following its attacks on commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order related to Utah protected lands in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 13, 2026.

US healthcare watchdog announces $5.56 b. in expected savings despite administration fraud claims

The decline complicates the Trump administration's portrayal of an unprecedented crackdown on healthcare fraud.

A sign marks the location of the US Department of Health and Human Services headquarters building on March 30, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Mitch McConnell breaks weeks of silence on hospitalization, missing Senate floor votes

"As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time... And on the advice of my doctors, I won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet," said US Senator Mitch McConnell.

US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Chair Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington

Turkey could work around US limits to F-35 if sale happens, Israeli defense officials stress

Though the UAE and Saudi Arabia dropped their interest in F-35s after US legislation imposed limits on the aircraft, Israeli defense officials worry that Turkey won't be affected the same way.

A US Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies overhead during the "Salute to America" Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2026.

What Lindsey Graham's passing says about Israel's standing in US politics - comment

Israel enjoyed massive bipartisan support in Congress because representatives followed public opinion. Public opinion has now changed, as a third of Americans believe Israel has committed genocide.

US Senator Lindsey Graham holds a press conference on the subject of the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, in Jerusalem, November 27, 2024.

Honoring Lindsey Graham: A voice for moral clarity, champion of Israel in the Senate - opinion

We in Israel, alongside the people of our region, owe Sen. Lindsey Graham immense gratitude for a dedication to our alliance that was rooted in his mission to protect America.

US Senator Lindsey Graham holds a press conference on the subject of the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, in Jerusalem, November 27, 2024.

Trump calls for Congress to pass $350 billion defense funding legislation 'Reconciliation 3.0'

"The United States Military has never been stronger, or more powerful," Trump announced in a Truth Social post.

US President Donald Trump speaks on the day he signs an executive order on vehicle repairs in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 29, 2026.