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ZOA slams Dems for ‘betrayal’ after pro-Ilhan Omar vote

After 211 Dem lawmakers vote in support of Omar keeping committee assignment, Zionist Organization of America expresses outrage.

ZOA slams Dems for ‘betrayal’ after pro-Ilhan Omar vote

Poll:

Most Democrats don't want Biden to run again

Poll finds just 37% of Democrats say they want Biden to seek a second term.

Most Democrats don't want Biden to run again

Omar on past statements:

'I didn't realize my words were trafficking in antisemitism'

Rep. Ilhan Omar claims she apologized for controversial remarks and owned up to them.

'I didn't realize my words were trafficking in antisemitism'

McCarthy's bid to block Omar from House committee hits snag

Several Republicans say they will not vote for House Speaker's proposal to block Rep. Omar from sitting on the Foreign Affairs Committee.

McCarthy's bid to block Omar from House committee hits snag

US lawmakers to UN:

'Remove rapporteur who made antisemitic comments'

Group of US lawmakers call for removal of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, after antisemitic posts of hers were uncovered.

'Remove rapporteur who made antisemitic comments'

Op-ed:

Two years into Presidency, the Far Left controls Biden

Democrats cannot ignore how unpopular their aberrant socio-cultural stances are with most Americans if they want to survive. Op-ed.

Two years into Presidency, the Far Left controls Biden

Doubling down on double standards re US classified documents

Democrats, so-called champions of equity, have discovered that what’s good for the goose is good for the gander. Much to their dismay. Op-ed

Doubling down on double standards re US classified documents

US bill would sanction financial backers of Hamas

The Hamas International Financing Prevention Act was passed by the previous Congress but later removed by the Senate.

US bill would sanction financial backers of Hamas

The deadlock continues:

McCarthy loses 11th vote for House Speaker

The speakership race is headed to a 12th ballot, tying it for the fifth-longest speaker selection process.

McCarthy loses 11th vote for House Speaker

House remains deadlocked on new speaker

US House of Representatives holds three more votes in attempt to elect speaker, without success.

House remains deadlocked on new speaker

Trump's tax returns released after lengthy legal battle

After six-year fight with Democrats in Congress, Trump’s tax records made public.

Trump's tax returns released after lengthy legal battle

Dems and GOP set to clash over debt ceiling limit in 2023

Fight could turn nasty as GOP warns it will insist on spending cuts while Dems say they will refuse to negotiate.

Dems and GOP set to clash over debt ceiling limit in 2023

House committee votes:

Trump’s tax records to be released to the public

Ways and Means Committee, which has a Democratic majority, votes to release former President’s tax information to the public.

Trump’s tax records to be released to the public

Democrats suddenly love “Jim Crow” Georgia

The Democrats sure do love the Peach State.Op-ed.

Democrats suddenly love “Jim Crow” Georgia

Schumer reelected as Senate Democratic leader

The election comes after Democrats secured a Senate majority.

Schumer reelected as Senate Democratic leader

Raphael Warnock wins re-election in Georgia

Warnock defeats former NFL player Herschel Walker in a runoff, giving Democrats a 51-seats majority in the Senate.

Raphael Warnock wins re-election in Georgia

Alaska:

Lisa Murkowski wins reelection, defeating Trump-backed rival

Also in Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola wins congressional seat, defeating Sarah Palin for a second time.

Lisa Murkowski wins reelection, defeating Trump-backed rival

Steny Hoyer steps down from House leadership role

Hoyer, 83, was known for his closeness to AIPAC, steps down at the same time as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Steny Hoyer steps down from House leadership role

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries launches bid to succeed Pelosi

Jeffries would become the first Black person to lead a party in Congress.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries launches bid to succeed Pelosi

After losing majority:

Pelosi to step down as House Speaker

Nancy Pelosi says she will step down after two decades as the Democratic Party’s leader in the House, but will remain in Congress for now.

Pelosi to step down as House Speaker

Republicans closer to majority in House of Representatives

AP projects Rep. Ken Calvert will win in California's 41st congressional district, giving the party 217 seats.

Republicans closer to majority in House of Representatives

Democrat Katie Hobbs elected as Arizona governor

Hobbs defeats former television news anchor Kari Lake, who was endorsed by Trump.

Democrat Katie Hobbs elected as Arizona governor

Victory for Biden

Democrats to keep control of the Senate

Catherine Cortez Masto's win in Nevada gives Democrats the 50 seats they need for an effective majority.

Democrats to keep control of the Senate

A catastrophe by any other name would still smell as bad

Biden has done nothing right, absolutely NOTHING since day one of becoming President. Americans must end the Democrat catastrophe. Op-ed.

 A catastrophe by any other name would still smell as bad

Pelosi:

'The attack on Paul will impact my decision on retiring'

US House Speaker criticizes the way some Republicans responded to the attack on her husband: Some of them make a joke of it.

'The attack on Paul will impact my decision on retiring'

Ruth Lieberman:

Jewish voters favoring family values shifting to GOP in midterms

Strategic Consultant Ruth Lieberman gives an explanation of the midterm elections and a prediction for the 2024 US presidential election.

Jewish voters favoring family values shifting to GOP in midterms

Democracy is doing just fine, in the US and Israel

Like in Israel,the Left is always threatening the end of democracy, even as its actions are the only cause for worry. Op-ed.

Democracy is doing just fine, in the US and Israel

AIPAC group spends $1 million to oppose progressive Summer Lee

Pro-Israel PAC campaigns heavily against Pittsburgh-area far-left candidate who compared Israel to white people who shoot blacks.

AIPAC group spends $1 million to oppose progressive Summer Lee

Poll forecasts Republican takeover of House in midterms

New CBS News Battleground Tracker poll predicts Republican takeover of the House of Representatives in November 8 midterms.

Poll forecasts Republican takeover of House in midterms

Chuck Schumer caught on hot mic saying Dems are in trouble

Senate Majority Leader accidentally speaks into live microphone with message to Biden about party’s midterm woes.

Chuck Schumer caught on hot mic saying Dems are in trouble

New York:

Hochul blasted for photo with donor who called Jews 'satanic'

Gov. Hochul poses with activist and Dem donor who shared antisemitic and Holocaust denial content on social media.

Hochul blasted for photo with donor who called Jews 'satanic'

'Sociopath Dems taking advantage of natural disaster'

The outspoken conservative blasts Democrats for their 'cynical' use of Hurricane Ian.

'Sociopath Dems taking advantage of natural disaster'

Rashida Tlaib:

'You cannot claim to hold progressive values, yet back Israel'

Rashida Tlaib says progressives cannot be pro-Israel, sparking sharp criticism from fellow Democrats.

'You cannot claim to hold progressive values, yet back Israel'

US lawmakers dissatisfied with IDF probe of journalist's death

Democratic Senators attempting to require independent State Department investigation into death of Shireen Abu Aqleh.

US lawmakers dissatisfied with IDF probe of journalist's death

Dem rep slammed for tweet adding terrorists to 9/11 death toll

For second year in a row, Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal lists terrorists among victims of 9/11.

Dem rep slammed for tweet adding terrorists to 9/11 death toll

Ahead of midterms, Biden has a swing state problem

Poll finds Biden's overall approval at only 39% with especially low support in key swing states.

Ahead of midterms, Biden has a swing state problem

'Vile and offensive'

Republican Rep. compares Biden speech to Hitler speech

Georgia Republican under fire from Jewish groups after tweet which includes doctored video of Biden speech that likens him to Nazi leader.

Republican Rep. compares Biden speech to Hitler speech

Vulnerable Democrats try to avoid Joe Biden

As September opens, it's clear that many Democratic candidates, especially in close races, prefer the gaffe-ridden POTUS remain silent.Op-ed

Vulnerable Democrats try to avoid Joe Biden

US lawmakers to Biden:

'We are deeply concerned about reported Iran deal'

50 House Democrats and Republicans write to Biden, call on him to share with Congress the text of any potential deal with Iran.

'We are deeply concerned about reported Iran deal'

Over 40% of Americans believe civil war likely within 10 years

Survey finds pessimism among Americans when it comes to increasing political division and possibility of country descending into civil war.

Over 40% of Americans believe civil war likely within 10 years

MSM enraged with Joe Rogan's political endorsement

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” says the popular talk show host may have just 'changed the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections'.

MSM enraged with Joe Rogan's political endorsement

Dem group blasted for mocking names of Jewish NY politicians

Liberal group accused of antisemitism for tweet which singled out Jewish politicians and made fun of their last names.

Dem group blasted for mocking names of Jewish NY politicians

What the Democrats do not realize is going to bite them

The Democrats are acting as if they will rule forever, but if elections bring change, they may get a taste their own bitter medicine. Op-ed.

What the Democrats do not realize is going to bite them

Climate change is a top concern for American Jews

With climate bill passed, Democrats deliver on top policy concern for American Jews.

Climate change is a top concern for American Jews

Pundit: Democrats are telling tell Biden ‘enjoy your retirement’

Journalist Chris Wallace says he believes Biden might not wind up as Democrats’ choice to run for president in 2024.

Pundit: Democrats are telling tell Biden ‘enjoy your retirement’

Former democrat leader: 'Rats running from sinking ship'

A Democrat who has renounced her loyalty to the party now says there is nothing to fight for when it comes to Biden and his presidency.

Former democrat leader: 'Rats running from sinking ship'

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Democratic group apologizes for TikTok attacking 'Zionists

Michigan Dem group apologizes for ‘offensive’ TikTok attacking ‘Zionists’ on the eve of closely-watched House primary.

Democratic group apologizes for TikTok attacking 'Zionists

Squad members call for probe of Al Jazeera reporter's death

Members of The Squad join family members of Shireen Abu Aqleh outside Capitol, demand US-led investigation into her killing,

Squad members call for probe of Al Jazeera reporter's death

J Street’s #metoo problem

Ben-Ami and company should be taking a good, long look in the mirror instead of using the misogynist card against the Democrats.

J Street’s #metoo problem

Poll:

Biden's approval rating sits at 38%

CNN poll finds Biden’s low approval rating attributable to softening approval among Democrats.

Biden's approval rating sits at 38%

Watch: Black candidate compares Democrats to KKK

The ad doesn't attempt to hide what the black GOP candidate for Congress really thinks about Democrats.

Watch: Black candidate compares Democrats to KKK

Jewish leaders slam pro-BDS Dem candidate posing with challah

Only days after NY Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou endorses BDS, Congressional candidate poses with challah in home of Jewish couple.

Jewish leaders slam pro-BDS Dem candidate posing with challah

Poll:

Most Democrats prefer a candidate other than Biden

New York Times-Siena College poll finds 64 percent of Democrats would prefer a different candidate than Biden in 2024.

Most Democrats prefer a candidate other than Biden

Op-ed:

Justices Gorsuch & Kavanaugh didn’t lie at confirmation hearings

Democrats have predictably taken the hatred, hypocrisy, hyperbole route in a week of rage since the historic June 24 abortion ruling.Op-ed.

Justices Gorsuch & Kavanaugh didn’t lie at confirmation hearings

Democrats and Republicans finally agree on something

Polls finds supporters of both parties agree country is headed in the wrong direction, with blame placed squarely on President Biden.

Democrats and Republicans finally agree on something

Op-ed:

The U.S. Senate seats most likely to flip this fall

There are many intriguing Senate races across the country, but for now, here are six states most likely to flip. Op-ed.

The U.S. Senate seats most likely to flip this fall

Senate passes federal gun safety legislation

Senate approves bipartisan bill to address gun violence that amounts to the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades.

Senate passes federal gun safety legislation

Democrats to Biden:

'Ensure impartial probe of Al Jazeera journalist's death'

Democratic senators write to Biden, ask for “direct involvement” of US in investigation of death of Shireen Abu Aqleh.

'Ensure impartial probe of Al Jazeera journalist's death'

On guns and Democrats

Schumer, how would you like if someone tried to reap your whirlwind? Op-ed.

On guns and Democrats

Progressive lawmaker: 'Bible is nothing but political theater'

Progressive Democrat Stacey Abrams pointed out that the Bible is 'just' political theater during a radio appearance.

Progressive lawmaker: 'Bible is nothing but political theater'