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Congress blocks vote on restricting military funding to Israel after Democratic Party debate

Rep. Ro Khanna, co-sponsor of the bill, announced on X/Twitter that Congress had blocked the vote, despite previous reports that the House Rules Committee had marked the amendment as “Made in Order.”

US Representatives Thomas Massie (R‑KY) and Ro Khanna (D‑CA) speak to the media, February 9, 2026; illustrative.
Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, Congressional candidate Claire Valdez and Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier attend the Get Out the Vote rally in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 18, 2026.

Moderate Dems. brace for internal war after Mamdani-backed candiates win NYC primaries

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE Claire Valdez, Congressional candidate Brad Lander, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier raise their hands during a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rally at King's Theater on June 18, 2026 in New York City.

Mamdani's Democrats: New York City's primary results bode ill for US-Israel relations - editorial

People wait for the flyover near the Washington Monument during a rally kicking off the Great American State Fair marking the 250th anniversary of US independence on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, June 24, 2026.

Record 48% of Americans think US is too supportive of Israel - poll


J Street’s Ilan Goldenberg: Liberal Zionism can reverse deteriorating US-Israel relationship

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: J Street senior vice president Ilan Goldenberg tells The Jerusalem Post that he believes that a liberal Zionist position will help Israeli relations with the US.

The liberal Zionist position represents the best approach to sustain the US-Israel bilateral relationship, former adviser to US vice president Kamala Harris and J Street official Ilan Goldenberg told the ‘Post.’

Trump vs the GOP: It’s not too late for redemption - opinion

The greatest threat facing Trump is not that Republicans will find their backbones and tell him “no” but that voters in November will.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the Justice Department March 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Non-Jewish people need to use their voices to combat antisemitism - comment

In the face of antisemitic screeds being spread by both the Left and the Right, too often the loudest voices of censure are coming from Jews.

An antisemitism hashtag, illustrating online antisemitic hate speech.

Texas Congress candidate who said she believes 'Zionist billionaires' run world defeated in runoff

The runoff in the San Antonio race drew national attention after Galindo, came under scrutiny for comments that included vows to turn a local immigrant detention center “into a prison for Zionists."

Maureen Galindo

Galindo’s antisemitic rhetoric sparks outrage ahead of Tuesday runoff

Political observers say Maureen Galindo’s inflammatory remarks about Israel and Jews were largely unknown before her surprise primary performance and may now be hurting her chances.

Maureen Galindo participates in a forum held by the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area in San Antonio on May 6, 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.

Democrats move to block suspects connected to Jan 6 Capitol riots from accessing new DOJ funds

Legislation introduced this week aims to prevent participants in the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol from receiving compensation via a new fund established by the Trump administration.

U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) speaks to members of the media after Republicans pulled a war powers bill on Iran when it became apparent that Democrats had enough votes to pass it, at the U.S. Capitol Building on May 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Texas Democrat's call to round up, castrate Jews echoes darkest chapters of history - opinion

Maureen Galindo has decided that taking up where the likes of Adolf Hitler and his ilk left off, is a winning hand that will actualize her dreams.

Maureen Galindo, left, and Johnny Garcia, candidates for U.S. House District 35, participate in a forum held by the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area in the Sidney Board Room at Brooks in San Antonio on Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Democrats condemn Texas candidate over antisemitic rhetoric ahead of runoff

The widespread condemnation has reassured Nathan that opposition to Galindo’s rhetoric extends across the Democratic party.

Maureen Galindo, left, and Johnny Garcia, candidates for U.S. House District 35, participate in a forum held by the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area in the Sidney Board Room at Brooks in San Antonio on Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Barney Frank’s final warning on Israel: cut aid to Netanyahu if he ignores Palestinian suffering

Late Congressman Barney Frank urged Democrats to leverage Netanyahu, warning that US support for Israel should depend on the Israeli PM relieving Palestinian suffering.

Barney Frank speaks during PFLAG National's Love Takes Justice event at AFT Headquarters on Nov. 18, 2025 in Washington, DC.