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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.
Senators press Rubio, Bessent on lack of counter-evasion sanctions on Russia
‘It’s us against the Jew’: One third of Dan Bilzerian's posts contain antisemitic rhetoric - study
US House Democrats press Anthropic, OpenAI about rogue AI agents
US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
The US House of Representatives had blocked three previous war powers resolutions in close votes earlier this year, with near-unanimous support from Republicans.
Anti-Israel Republican Thomas Massie ousted from Congress as Trump endorsee wins primary
Massie's concession on Tuesday night included a dig at Gallrein’s purported relationship to Israel.
Jewish groups rally behind bipartisan Senate antisemitism bill with $1B security allocation
The bill follows several other recent attempts to advance antisemitism legislation in Congress.
Trump reveals new details of bunker-like ballroom with drone base
US President Donald Trump revealed details about his six-story bunker-like subterranean ballroom, arguing that it is necessary due to a recent assassination attempt at a Washington hotel.
US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The advancement on the resolution is a victory for lawmkaers who have been arguing that Congress, not the president, should have the power to send troops to war, as spelled out in the Constitution.
Jewish US lawmakers warn antisemitic threats have surged since October 7
“We seem, Sara, to have passed a Rubicon now with these antisemitic threats,” Moskowitz said. “Now it’s every day, all the time.”
Rashida Tlaib reintroduces resolution to recognize 'ongoing Palestinian Nakba'
The resolution, reintroduced into the House in time for Nakba Day, called for an official commemoration of the Nakba and for US legislators to denounce an "ongoing Nakba."
Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking
At a hearing before a Senate budget panel, Patel defended his leadership of the FBI against Democratic accusations that his conduct had undermined national security and demonstrated poor judgment.
One million US dollars in federal grants awarded to California Jewish security initiative
Congressman Brad Sherman had requested $1,400,000 for the program from the House Committee on Appropriations last May, for the 2026 fiscal year.
Florida congressional race erupts into widening dispute involving antisemitism, Israel, Azerbaijan
The clash erupted after Fine publicly criticized Bilzerian after the release of a Diaspora Ministry report that ranked the social media personality among the world’s leading antisemitic influencers.
