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Zohran Mamdani's meeting with president Donald Trump at the White House, Nov. 21, 2025 (White House photo, public domain, via Wikimedia)
June 25, 2026, 8:53 am
American pro-Israel activists may have just had their worst week ever
One party is voting for the loudest critics of Israel; the other is cutting a generous deal with Jerusalem’s top adversary; after years of bipartisan support, a new era is dawning
By Ben Sales
Jewish progressive Brad Lander celebrates his victory in the Democratic primary for New York's 10th congressional district with supporters, Brooklyn, New York, June 23, 2026. (Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA)
June 24, 2026, 3:59 pm
5 takeaways from the NY primaries: Shifting Jewish power centers, King Mamdani and more
What the Democratic Party’s left-wing lurch in New York City means for Jews.
By Andrew Lapin
Graham Platner speaks to voters at a town hall at the Elks Lodge 188 on June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (Laura Brett/Getty Images)
June 10, 2026, 9:38 am
Graham Platner, anti-Israel progressive, sews up Democratic Senate nomination in Maine
Platner’s primary opponent had suspended her campaign but remained on the ballot.
By Philissa Cramer
(Photo provided by David Wecht)
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
(Photo provided by David Wecht)
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
Eli Savit (Candidate photo)
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
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