Congress
Pro-Palestinian candidate supported by El-Sayed takes Michigan Democratic nomination for House
William Lawrence, a co-founder of the climate advocacy group Sunrise Movement, took the Democratic nomination in the state’s 7th District, with the Associated Press calling the race for him.
Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss defeats pro-Palestinian rival in Michigan primary
US Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor refuses to pause $655m. judgment against Palestinian Authority
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds controversial $1.8 b. anti-weaponization fund
Georgia sets the bar: New laws tackle antisemitism and foreign influence in education - opinion
Georgia has passed landmark laws to combat antisemitism in education and increase transparency on foreign funding. These moves set a new standard for state-level action on these issues.
US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades
State Department Legal Adviser Reed Rubinstein made the arguments in a statement released days before a deadline for Trump to obtain congressional approval for the war with Iran.
Virgina court blocks new congressional maps two days after state votes in favor
Virginia voters had approved the measure on Tuesday, with Republicans accusing Democrats of hypocrisy, pointing to their previous stances against partisan gerrymandering.
Remembering Eliot Engel: A life of faithful service - opinion
One of the true tests of leadership is not simply standing with the powerful; it is standing with the vulnerable.
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.
