AIPAC

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.
U.S. senatorial candidate from Maine Graham Platner speaks at a town hall at the Leavitt Theater on Oct. 22, 2025 in Ogunquit, Maine. Platner, a veteran of the U.S. Marines and an oyster farmer, is running for the seat held by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME).

Platner's primary victory shows just how deep the Democrats' fracture goes - editorial

U.S. senatorial candidate from Maine Graham Platner speaks at a town hall at the Leavitt Theater on Oct. 22, 2025 in Ogunquit, Maine. Platner, a veteran of the U.S. Marines and an oyster farmer, is running for the seat held by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME).

Israel looms large as Maine heads to the polls in Graham Platner’s Senate primary

U.S. Representative Marlin Stutzman speaks during a press conference on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's abortion drug policies on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 14, 2026.

Netanyahu backs GOP plan to phase out US military aid to Israel, Rep. Marlin Stutzman tells 'Post'


Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson throw down in ‘rough’ interview about potential Iran strikes

Carlson spent a lot of time attacking the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a pro-Israel advocacy group, Cruz said.

 Senator Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson on the Tucker Carlson show, June 19, 2025.

Herzog urges US Jews to stand united in supporting Israel amid growing divides

In a meeting with AIPAC, Herzog stresses the urgent need for hostages' return and warns against Iran’s ambitions.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends an iftar meal in the Arab Israeli town of Shfra'am, on April 13, 2023.

Before Nita Lowey died, Trump’s DOGE eviscerated the $250m. Middle East peace fund named for her

MEPPA was the largest investment in civil society peace efforts—now its future hangs in the balance.

 Reps. Nita Lowey and Eliot Engel of New York speak to AIPAC's annual policy conference on March 25, 2019.

Gaza airstrikes are not one-off, US approved in advance, Gideon Sa'ar tells AIPAC

Sa'ar's comments came as he spoke at a meeting hosted by AIPAC's Board of Directors in Jerusalem on Tuesday evening.

 Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (R) speaks at a meeting hosted by AIPAC's Board of Directors, March 18, 2025.

Yair Lapid reflects on Israel’s survival, strength, fight against antisemitism in AIPAC address

Israeli Opposition leader and Yesh Atid Chair Yair Lapid addresses Congressional Summit

 Israeli Opposition head and Yesh Atid Chair Yair Lapid addresses AIPAC in Washington, February 24, 2025.

Special prayers in Baku: Azerbaijan's Jews honor US President Donald Trump

The Jewish community in Azerbaijan’s capital gathered to pray for the incoming president and celebrate the strong ties between their nations.

Azeri Jews pray for US President Donald Trump in Baku, January 20, 2025

Florida man arrested for plotting attack on AIPAC's South Florida offices during Hanukkah

The FBI arrested the man on stalking charges after intercepting his plot to attack AIPAC's South Florida offices on Hanukkah, carrying firearms and expressing intent to harm.

Male hands arrested with handcuffs in Criminal concept (illustrative)

Jewish groups welcome Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as vital for stability

Jewish leaders welcome the recently announced ceasefire deal, emphasizing the need for security and peace throughout Israel.

36th Brigade soldiers operating southern Lebanon during two month operation, published November 24, 2024

More than 55 Jewish groups come out against terrorism bill that could threaten nonprofits

The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act is slated for a vote in the House of Representatives Thursday.

The US Capitol building.

AOC: AIPAC pushes voters away from Democrats, overly influences Congress members

The congresswoman implies that the Jewish lobbying group is responsible for the losses the Democrats had this election season.

 U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at a press conference on psychedelics in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in Washington, U.S., July 13, 2023.