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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


The US can debate AI integration, Israel has already operationalized it - opinion

The next American soldier saved by AI‑assisted targeting will owe that edge to an IDF unit Congress has never heard of.

ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.

Alex Bores wins support from both sides of Israel debate

“You could make a sitcom,” said Cameron Kasky, a former candidate in the race who’s now backing Bores, referring to what he called the “Boalition.”

Alex Bores at Human Rights Campaign Greater New York Dinner held at the Marriott Marquis, New York, New York, Feb. 7, 2026

Trump-backed Oklahoma congressional candidate supports Israel, says the Antichrist will be Jewish

Jackson Lahmeyer founded Pastors for Trump amid close ties with the Trump family and condemns other right-wing politicians for their lack of support for Israel.

Jackson Lahmeyer, the founder of Pastors for Trump and a congressional candidate for Oklahoma's 1st District House seat. (Al Drago/Getty Images/Ballotpedia)

California Democrat backed by pro-Israel group loses runoff spot to Israel critic

During the campaign, Democratic Majority for Israel president Brian Romick told Jewish Insider that Villegas "consistently has an anti-Israel record."

Randy Villegas, running for California’s 22nd Congressional District, poses in Bakersfield, California, on May 23, 2026.

NGOs, committee memo disputes House claims Biden admin directly funded judicial reform

The Committee had previously argued that the NGO Blue and White Future (BWF), which backed protest headquarters Hofshi B’Artzenu, may have been a "downstream recipient" of US grants.

(Illustrative) Former US President Joe Biden speaks during a visit to Vernon Electric Cooperative in Westby, Wisconsin, US, September 5, 2024.

Trump faces Republican resistance on Iran war, key issues as midterm elections approach

Republican lawmakers are increasingly breaking from Trump on key policy issues as midterm elections approach, with further clashes expected over upcoming nominations.

US President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting at the White House, last month.

House overwhelmingly rejects Democrat lead resolution to remove US troops from Lebanon

Democratic lead Lebanon War Powers Resolution was defeated 324 to 92, with Democratic leaders saying US troops are not in combat there.

IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge, shared by the military on May 31, 2026.

US judge orders Trump name removed from Kennedy Center, blocks closure for repairs

The order, issued by US District Judge Christopher Cooper on Friday, requires the administration to eliminate references to Trump from the center and its online presence within 14 days.

The newly added lettering for US President Donald Trump's name is displayed at the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, US, December 19, 2025

White House officials push for $250 bill featuring Trump's portrait - report

The director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing said several legal and procedural obstacles would delay the bill's printing by several years, although some officials are pushing for immediacy.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds up a Washington Post article about a possible 250 dollar bill with the portrait of U.S. President Donald Trump during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 28, 2026.

ActBlue cuts off Texas politician Galindo after call to imprison Zionists

ActBlue did not immediately respond to a Thursday Jerusalem Post query about the deactivation of its fundraiser, but as of Sunday the donation page for Galindo was still not accepting donations.

MAUREEN GALINDO.