John Fetterman

October 29, 2026, 12:09 pm

Pain endures 2,922 days after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, Gov. Shapiro says

Morton Klein, of ZOA, told JNS that some officials can’t “condemn horrific antisemitic acts without including a condemnation of other non-Jewish hateful acts.”

By Izzy Salant | JNS

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. (Photo by Carin M. Smilk)

October 15, 2026, 12:25 pm

Pennsylvania senators swear in panel to advise Congress on whether Smithsonian should take over Philadelphia Jewish museum

“Too many people in America learn about Jews from people who don’t like Jews,” Philip Darivoff, chair of the commission, told JNS.

By Andrew Bernard | JNS

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Credit: Art Bromage/Pixabay)

September 30, 2026, 8:42 am

US Senate blocks resolution on Judea and Samaria rights report

Lawmakers rejected a measure demanding an assessment of Israeli actions in the biblical heartland after opponents warned it politicized the alliance.

By JNS Staff

This handout photo shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with U.S. Sen. John Fetterman. at Blair House in Washington, D.C., on July 29, 2026. (Ma’ayan Toaf/GPO)

July 30, 2026, 9:29 am

Meeting Netanyahu, Fetterman calls Mamdani ‘worthless’

'It’s been disappointing as a Democratic politician in how our party continues to behave.' — Sen. John Fetterman

By Lazar Berman

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) at the Jewish Democratic Council of America’s 2024 Leadership Summit, May 20, 2024. (Credit: Jewish Democratic Council of America)

July 29, 2026, 9:58 am

Fetterman has no right to leave the Democratic Party

If Fetterman became a Republican, it would be nearly impossible for Democrats to win a Senate majority in 2026.

By Bruce Ledewitz

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

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

March 5, 2026, 10:10 am

Senate votes down Iran war powers resolution 53-47

Sen. John Fetterman was the lone Democrat to vote against the measure

By JNS

A plume of smoke rises after an explosion on Feb. 28, 2026 in Tehran as U.S. and Israeli forces launch a strike on Iran. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

March 2, 2026, 10:25 am

American Jewish establishment backs Iran strikes while political divides emerge

Pennsylvania senators support US strikes on Iran; House members Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio condemn strikes

By Grace Gilson| JTA and Toby Tabachnick

Sen. John Fetterman speaks during the Shaare Torah Congregation annual dinner on March 31, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Shaare Torah Congregation)

February 5, 2026, 12:09 pm

Fetterman, Grassley urge Treasury to implement whistleblower program to combat terror financing

Program “is a critical tool for America’s ongoing fight against terrorists, drug-traffickers and sanctioned state actors who are threats to our national security.”

By JNS

Sen. John Fetterman takes a photo with a community member at the Oct. 7 commemoration event held at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, on Oct. 12, 2025 (Photo by Joshua Franzos)

December 26, 2025, 3:24 pm

‘Unfettered’: John Fetterman’s frank account of politics, depression and principle

Fetterman lays himself bare in this memoir, and it is a compelling read.

By Toby Tabachnick

Former hostage Andrei Kozlov, right, responds to a question from Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff. (Photo by Joshua Franzos)

October 13, 2025, 11:44 am

Community commemorates Oct. 7, while waiting for last hostages to return home

Hours before 20 living hostages were released from Gaza and returned to Israel, Pittsburghers recalled the horrifying events of Oct. 7, 2023, mourned lives lost and embraced hope

By Adam Reinherz

October 13, 2025, 10:32 am

Pennsylvania lawmakers react to ceasefire deal

Democrats John Fetterman, Chris Deluzio and Josh Shapiro credited President Trump for the deal. Summer Lee did not.

By Toby Tabachnick

Protestors encamped in the shadow of the Cathedral of Learning at Schenley Park to protest Israel's war with Hamas, spring 2024 (Photo by Jim Busis)

September 4, 2025, 4:07 pm

McCormick, Fetterman express concerns about antisemitism to Pennsylvania college heads

Pennsylvania senators sent letters to leaders of five universities

By Toby Tabachnick

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, President Trump's nominee to be ambassador to Israel, testifies during his confirmation hearing. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

April 10, 2025, 9:52 am

Senate confirms Mike Huckabee as Israel ambassador

Pennsylvania's John Fetterman was the sole Democrat to support Trump’s pick.

By Grace Gilson