Democratic party

June 2, 2026, 9:41 am

Did Justice Wecht issue an improper public statement?

Supreme Court justice issued statement when leaving the Democratic party

By Bruce Ledewitz

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. (Katina Zentz/San Antonio Express-News via Getty Images)

May 21, 2026, 10:57 am

Some Democrats condemn Texas candidate Maureen Galindo over antisemitic rhetoric

Two Jewish Democrats said they would seek to expel Galindo from Congress if she is selected.

By Grace Gilson

Barney Frank speaks during PFLAG National's Love Takes Justice event at AFT Headquarters on Nov. 18, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images for PFLAG)

May 20, 2026, 11:08 am

Barney Frank’s final warning on Israel: ‘America’s effort should be to support the opposition to Netanyahu’

Frank served in Congress for 32 years until his retirement in 2013.

By Ron Kampeas

(L-r) Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D); Texas congressional candidate Maureen Galindo (D). (Elías Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images / screenshot via YouTube)

May 18, 2026, 4:49 pm

Talarico won’t campaign with Democratic House candidate who wants to open ‘a prison for American Zionists’

Maureen Galindo is facing a primary runoff in her San Antonio-area district.

By Andrew Lapin

May 12, 2026, 12:27 pm

Supreme Court Justice David Wecht leaves the Democratic Party

"It is my hope that Pennsylvanians and Americans, of all viewpoints and backgrounds, will oppose and resist the scourge of Jew-hatred."

By David Rullo

The U.S. Capitol building. (Credit: Martin Falbisoner via Wikimedia Commons)

May 6, 2026, 9:42 am

Summer Lee among 30 reps asking Rubio to reveal details of Israel’s nuclear program

Letter, from 30 House Democrats, claims US ‘cannot develop a coherent nonproliferation policy’ for Mideast without disclosing details on alleged Israeli atomic arsenal

By Lazar Berman

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). (Sophie Park/Getty Images)

April 30, 2026, 12:21 pm

Graham Platner, whose Maine Senate run has concerned Jews, becomes presumptive Dem nominee

Chuck Schumer has signaled support for Platner, whose background includes a Nazi tattoo and Jewish extended family.

By Andrew Lapin

Alan Dershowitz attends the speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the 80th session of The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 26, 2025 in New York City. (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

April 22, 2026, 4:41 pm

Alan Dershowitz quits Democratic Party, calling it ‘most anti-Israel party in U.S. history’

Dershowitz, who has represented President Donald Trump, announced his new Republican affiliation in the Wall Street Journal.

By Grace Gilson

Amir Makled, a pro-Palestinian candidate for University of Michigan board of regents, addresses the crowd at a rally for U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Ann Arbor, April 7, 2026. Makled, who had praised Hezbollah's leader in a past social media post, bested Jewish incumbent regent Jordan Acker for the state Democratic Party nomination later that month. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)

April 21, 2026, 2:52 pm

Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board, sidelining pro-Israel Jewish incumbent

Amir Makled won the backing despite social media posts that praised Hezbollah and included antisemitic memes.

By Andrew Lapin

April 21, 2026, 12:24 pm

Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general

The nominating convention also saw deep divides over Israel.

By Andrew Lapin

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) at Yeshiva University’s Chanukah fundraising dinner, Dec. 7, 2025. (Credit: Courtesy of Yeshiva University)

April 19, 2026, 11:34 am

Fetterman: Democrats have an antisemitism problem

"We have a serious problem with my party. So if I have to be the last man standing in the Democratic Party, I'm proud to stand with Israel," the Pennsylvania senator said.

By David Isaac

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) at the Jewish Democratic Council of America’s 2024 Leadership Summit, May 20, 2024. Fetterman was one of seven Democratic senators to oppose resolutions to block weapon sales to Israel (Credit: Jewish Democratic Council of America)

April 16, 2026, 10:19 am

In major shift, all but 7 Senate Democrats vote to block weapons sales to Israel

Several Jewish moderates and likely 2028 presidential contenders newly voted for the resolutions.

By Philissa Cramer

Former Representative Eliot Engel speaks at the Anti-Defamation League's National Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. on June 4, 2019. (Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

April 13, 2026, 12:35 pm

Eliot Engel, longtime NY congressman, dies at 79

The Jewish politician served for more than three decades in Congress and became a leading pro-Israel voice before losing his 2021 primary amid shifting Democratic views on Israel.

By Grace Gilson

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

Newsom at his second gubernatorial swearing-in ceremony, at the Plaza de California, 2023 (Public domain via Wikipedia)

March 24, 2026, 5:50 pm

Newsom says he regrets ‘apartheid’ remark about Israel

The California governor told Politico that he reveres Israel but is opposed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

By JNS