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El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker as Jewish Democrats question his Israel stance
If not necessarily a sharp pivot, El-Sayed’s words, coming from a strident Israel critic in his own right, still represented an acknowledgement that his biggest campaign surrogate poses problems.
Oklahoma Senate candidate with ad tossing AIPAC 'trash' faces off against centrist in primary
Stuck between antisemitism and anti-Zionism, sense wins out in Florida primaries - comment
Bernie Sanders urges Democratic Party to ban AIPAC and super PACs from primaries, pass amendment
Enablers, accomplices, and America’s unhealth: How RFK Jr. makes the US sick - opinion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could become America’s greatest mass killer as head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the senators who confirmed him are his accomplices.
DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood, halting Israel arms sales
A Democratic National Committee panel blocked a resolution calling for the suspension of military aid to Israel, reflecting growing divisions within the party.
Jewish Democrat Jamie Raskin joins lawmakers backing bill to restrict arms transfers to Israel
Raskin’s backing of the Block the Bombs Act last week comes amid a marked decline in Democratic support for Israel, as the war in Gaza wages on for its 22nd month.
Trump judicial nominee Bove clears Senate panel despite Democratic protest
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously supported the nomination of Emil Bove for a lifetime appointment, while many Democrats left the hearing.
Mike Waltz testifies before Senate, defends use of Signal amid scandal
While being intensely questioned by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), Waltz allegedly sought to downplay the scandal over leaked military information.
Antisemitism envoy post remains unfilled six months into Trump’s term
The US Senate has yet to confirm the antisemitism envoy, as the Trump administration warns of a global rise in Jew-hatred.
Secret Service botched operation to stop Trump assassination attempt, Senate c'mttee says
The bipartisan Senate committee called for stronger disciplinary actions for the agents present at the July campaign rally in Butler, where Trump was targeted.
Schumer and other Senate Democrats condemn the phrase ‘globalize the intifada’
“Sen. Schumer condemns the phrase ‘Globalize the Intifada’ and believes it should not be used because it has such dangerous implications," said a spokesperson.
Resolution calling for ‘urgent delivery’ of Gaza aid co-sponsored by nearly all Senate Democrats
The resolution urges the US government to use “all available diplomatic tools” to release hostages, end the blockade of food and aid to Palestinians, and resolve the conflict in Gaza.
Senate Democrats warn against AI chip deals with Gulf states
The appeal comes after President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the Gulf, during which he announced plans for American companies to supply tens of thousands of high-end AI chips to the region.
