AIPAC
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses the crowd during the 'Get Out the Vote' rally at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on June 18, 2026. (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Mamdani calls AIPAC ‘monsters’ in rally ahead of NY primaries
By Kelly Hartog
Sen. Bernie Sanders joins the NYC mayor to promote progressive candidates in final day of the campaign.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses the crowd during the 'Get Out the Vote' rally at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on June 18, 2026. (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
June 20, 2026, 11:37 pm
Mamdani calls AIPAC ‘monsters’ in rally ahead of NY primaries
Sen. Bernie Sanders joins the NYC mayor to promote progressive candidates in final day of the campaign.
By Kelly Hartog
Justin Gaethje and FBI Director Kash Patel shake hands during the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Michelle Farsi/Zuffa LLC)
June 18, 2026, 11:43 am
Alleged White House attack plot singled out officials seen as tied to pro-Israel groups, FBI says
The plot aimed to kill attendees at the UFC event on Sunday, the Justice Department said.
By Shira Li Bartov
The main conference hall at the AIPAC conference, 2018 (Photo by Lauren Rosenblatt)
May 6, 2026, 10:00 am
AIPAC at the frontier: A stronger alliance in the post-aid era
AIPAC has long understood that the most durable case for the alliance is the case rooted in shared American interests.
By Gregg Roman
Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, speaks during an interview at DNC headquarters in Washington, Nob. 2, 2025. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
April 10, 2026, 10:04 am
DNC committee rejects resolution condemning pro-Israel lobby AIPAC specifically
The committee also sent two other anti-Israel resolutions to the Middle East Working Group rather than advance them.
By Joseph Strauss
A crowd packs the United Center for the Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
April 5, 2026, 2:39 pm
Democrats to weigh resolution condemning AIPAC, fueling concerns about ‘undercurrent of antisemitism’
The DNC resolution comes as rejecting the pro-Israel lobbying group’s support has become a defining issue in Democratic races.
By Joseph Strauss
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally outside AIPAC headquarters and the offices of Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who've both been endorsed by the group, in New York City, Feb. 22, 2024. (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
March 26, 2026, 2:18 pm
These pro-Palestinian PACs are trying to beat AIPAC at its own game
A super PAC called American Priorities says it will spend “at least $10 million” on this year’s midterm elections to counter the pro-Israel lobby’s spending.
By Joseph Strauss
Daniel Biss speaks to supporters after winning the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th congressional district, March 17, 2026. (Screenshot via YouTube)
March 18, 2026, 10:44 am
Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasts AIPAC
The pro-Israel lobby still claimed victory across the state by blocking further-left candidates.
By Andrew Lapin
A visitor holds an AIPAC folder in an elevator in Rayburn House Office Building on March 12, 2024 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
March 10, 2026, 2:58 pm
AIPAC is targeting candidates who want to condition aid to Israel.
The embattled pro-Israel lobby is weighing races across the country as an increasing number of politicians pledge not to accept its endorsement or affiliated PAC’s money.
By Joseph Strauss
California Gov. Gavin Newsom gestures at an event promoting his book "Young Man in a Hurry" on February 28, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images)
March 5, 2026, 9:59 am
Gavin Newsom says some ‘appropriately’ call Israel an ‘apartheid state’
The comments from Newsom, a likely 2028 presidential candidate, come shortly after the California governor said he “never will” take money from AIPAC.
By Grace Gilson
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaking after signing a clean energy agreement at the Foreign Office in London, Feb. 16, 2026. (Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images)
February 24, 2026, 7:03 pm
Gavin Newsom says he never has and ‘never will’ take money from AIPAC
Newsom, who is expected to run for president in 2028, is one of the most high-profile Democrats to swear off the pro-Israel lobbying group.
By Joseph Strauss
In a letter to their constituents, Allegheny County Democratic Committee 14th ward, 11th District members Greg Kochanski and Jane Louik write of 'fake accusations of antisemitism' in the Pittsburgh mayoral primary race. (Photo by David Rullo)
May 16, 2025, 3:03 pm
Antisemitism, AIPAC allegations stir controversy
Charges come in final days of Pittsburgh mayoral primary
By David Rullo
The main conference hall at the AIPAC conference, 2018 (Photo by Lauren Rosenblatt)
January 1, 2025, 5:18 pm
Armed man arrested for plotting attack on Florida AIPAC office
Suspect detained with assault rifles after scouting site of organization’s office; marks the latest in a series of potential violent attacks on US Jewish targets
By Luke Tress
Rep. Cori Bush, a Missouri Democrat, gestures to the crowd prior to delivering her concession speech during a primary election watch party at Chevre Events, St. Louis, Aug. 6, 2024. (Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)
August 9, 2024, 2:30 pm
White House slams Cori Bush’s threat to AIPAC to ‘tear your kingdom down’
The White House condemned Bush's remarks as "inflammatory," implying that heated rhetoric like hers could inspire political violence.
By Ron Kampeas
Rep. Cori Bush, a Missouri Democrat, joins university union representatives and other lawmakers at a press conference to advocate for the protection of free speech on campuses, at the U.S. Capitol, May 23, 2024. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)
August 7, 2024, 12:39 pm
‘Squad’ member Cori Bush is defeated in St. Louis primary
It was the second Democratic primary win against a “Squad” member for pro-Israel political action committees.
By Ron Kampeas
Rep. Cori Bush, a Missouri Democrat, joins university union representatives and other lawmakers at a press conference to advocate for the protection of free speech on campuses, at the U.S. Capitol, May 23, 2024. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)
July 3, 2024, 1:52 pm
Next up, Cori Bush: After Jamaal Bowman defeat, pro-Israel donors pivot to Missouri
Just nine days after Hamas launched the war against Israel, Bush introduced a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.
By Ron Kampeas
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