John Fetterman

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

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

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

(L-R) US Senator John Fetterman, Gisele Fetterman, Sara Netanyahu and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on March 19, 2025. (Amos Ben Gershom/ GPO)

March 26, 2025, 11:44 am

My son Binyamin’s legacy, and our ally Sen. John Fetterman

Sitting around the table, the senator shed tears.

By Jen Airley

Senator John Fetterman briefs reporters at the David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025. (Photo by Alex Traiman/JNS)

March 20, 2025, 4:10 pm

Fetterman: I fully support partnering with Israel to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities

“I refuse to turn my back on Israel,” the senator from Pennsylvania said, adding that many of his fellow Democrats “have lost their way, but I will continue to be that voice in my party.”

By JNS

March 19, 2025, 5:13 pm

Netanyahu hosts Fetterman in Jerusalem, gifts senator ‘silver pager’ inspired by Hezbollah op

Fetterman has been the most outspoken Democratic senator in support of Israel

By Jacob Magid

Demonstrators gather outside the Federal Courthouse in New York City to show support for Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and to demand his release from ICE detention on March 12, 2025. (Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images)

March 13, 2025, 3:05 pm

Debate over Khalil’s deportation sparks tensions as lawmakers clash on free speech

Lawyers for the government are seeking to move the case out of New York, while White House officials are arguing that the Columbia activist poses a national security threat.

By Ben Sales

U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Credit: Pixabay)

January 28, 2025, 7:00 pm

Senate Dems block bill to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he opposed “the ICC’s deep bias against Israel” but that the legislation was “poorly drafted and deeply problematic.”

By Andrew Bernard