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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
When defense becomes political: Iron Dome's falling US congressional support - editorial
A growing number of leading progressives have come out against continued American funding for the system, some saying it has “emboldened Israel" to attack other countries.
US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
Democrats have tried and failed over the past few months to pass war power resolutions to limit US President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran.
Manhattan district attorney investigates four sexual assault claims against California's Swalwell
Swalwell has denied the accusations as "absolutely false" and vowed to fight them, but several leading Democrats have urged him to end his bid for governor.
Dan Bilzerian wants to ‘kill Israelis,' thinks Judaism is ‘terrible,’ and is running for Congress
In an interview with TMZ, Dan Bilzerian denied that he’s antisemitic and questioned the term “antisemitism” altogether, saying it’s been “hijacked to only talk about Jews.”
Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
US President Donald Trump's proposal for 2027 includes increasing defense spending from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion, while cutting back on major federal departments such as health and agriculture.
NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker’s show, sparks backlash in Jewish swing district
Phillips-Staley’s position on Israel changed for the negative after a trip to Israel and the West Bank in February 2026.
US Congress did not lose power - it surrendered it to Trump - opinion
Trump has aggressively taken away power from Congress, much of it surrendered willingly, thanks to weak and inept leadership.
Pentagon seeks $200 billion for Iran war, dwarfing amount US has already spent - report
The $200 billion would far exceed the price of the US airstrikes on Iran since the initiation of Operation Epic Fury late last month, three sources told Washington Post.
Lev Parnas, Jewish Trump ally turned critic, running for Congress as a Democrat
He will be running as a Democrat in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, joining an already crowded race of Democrats seeking to unseat Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.
Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of Texas race, clearing way for candidate he called a ‘known neo-Nazi’
Brandon Herrera, known on YouTube as “The AK Guy,” is a gun-rights activist whose YouTube output includes videos admiring Nazi firearms.
