Democrats

Daniel Greenfield:

Hamas rioters get their own Members of Congress

Democrats welcome their first “Death to America" congresswoman. Opinion.

Democrats urge:

'Halt military spending bill over US-Israel defense ties'

A bloc of Democratic lawmakers pushing to stall the annual US defense bill, demanding a debate on provisions expanding military and intelligence ties with Israel.

Following assault allegations

Anti-Israel candidate suspends Maine Senate campaign

Maine Democrat Graham Platner, known for his anti-Israel stance, suspends his US Senate campaign following sexual assault allegations.

Democrats face LGBT backlash over Muslim candidate

LGBT members accused the Democrats of compromising on gay rights after a Muslim candidate reportedly refused to pose with a rainbow flag.

After assault claim

Anti-Israel candidate Graham Platner reassesses Senate campaign

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is evaluating his campaign's future after strongly denying a new allegation of a 2021 sexual assault.

Michigan primary:

Two-way battle between moderate and anti-Israel candidate

Mallory McMorrow suspends her Michigan Senate campaign, turning the Democratic primary into a direct race between Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed, a critic of Israel.

Ahead of 2028 bid

Kamala Harris holds talks with Mamdani and left-wing activists

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is quietly establishing relationships with progressive Democrats and pro-Palestinian Arab activists, signalling early preparation for a 2028 White House run.

Bucking Trump:

Senate votes to halt US military action in Iran

US Senate votes 50-48 to halt military operations against Iran, defying President Trump as his administration negotiates a fragile peace deal.

New York primary:

Mamdani ally Brad Lander knocks out Rep. Dan Goldman

Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who was endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, defeats incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman.

The coming Democratic-Socialist apocalypse

The Democratic Socialist prophets of apocalypse usher that very outcome in on a rising tide of free everything, baptizing dependency as justice and fear as conscience. And they keep smiling as the water climbs toward the rooftops. Op-ed.

Yair Golan threatens to stop funding the Eli preparatory school

Democrats leader Yair Golan confirmed that he was planning to defund the Eli premilitary academy if he was to be appointed defense minister.

Senate narrowly rejects resolution to restrict Trump's war powers

The Senate narrowly rejects an Iran war powers resolution in a 47-48 vote after Senator John Fetterman breaks party lines.

Maine Senate candidate accuses Netanyahu of war crimes

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner accuses PM Netanyahu of international war crimes, drawing fierce backlash from critics who highlight Platner's own past Nazi tattoo.

Anti-Israel candidate Graham Platner wins Maine primary

Anti-Israel progressive Graham Platner, who made headlines over his Nazi symbol tattoo, wins the Maine primary to face Senator Susan Collins.

Jack Engelhard:

Dems desperately seeking Sports Talking men

The Democrats keep picking the wrong side, and then they wonder why so many of their men turn soft and feminine. Opinion.

The principles Democrats rent by the hour

By the hour or by the news cycle. From a candidate’s SS death’s-head tattoo to a war they have arbitrarily decided is unconstitutional, the Democrats keep proving that their much-trumpeted principles are fine-tuned instruments, not broad convictions. Opinion.

House passes resolution to restrict Trump’s war powers in Iran

US House of Representatives passes a resolution restricting Trump's Iran war powers.

Democrats chairman won't rule out coalition with haredim

MK Yair Golan, head of Israel's 'Democrats' party, says he is willing to sit with haredim in government, insists there is no way to enlist thousands of haredim immediately.

Antisemitic House Democratic candidate loses Texas race

Texas Democrat Johnny Garcia wins primary runoff, defeating rival Maureen Galindo who threatened to jail Zionists.

Menefee ousts anti-Trump firebrand Al Green in Texas runoff

Rep. Christian Menefee defeats veteran Rep. Al Green in a Texas runoff. Green repeatedly sought to impeach Trump.

'Trump's war'

The Democratic Party's cynical Memorial Day post

The Democratic Party drew criticism after posting a Memorial Day message using the images of fallen servicemembers to oppose the war with Iran.

US Senate votes to advance restricting Trump's actions in Iran

Four Republicans vote with Democrats to advance a Senate resolution to withdraw US troops from Iran.

House rejects third attempt to limit Trump's Iran authority

US House of Representatives rejects measure to curb President Trump’s Iran war powers, voting to a 212-212 tie.

Antisemitism concerns:

Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice leaves Democratic Party

David Wecht says he is becoming an independent citing 'growing tolerance for antisemitism among leading Democrats.'

JFK’s grandson aligns with Bernie Sanders against Israel aid

Jack Schlossberg, who is seeking to replace Rep. Jerrod Nadler, backs blocking arms to Israel, claiming the US has already lost the war in Iran.

The Democrats' Guacamole Doctrine

When Democrats have no policy, they reach for guacamole. They tell Americans that the price of avocados is the real measure of whether the US should use its economic power against Mexican cartels, and that the price of gasoline is the real measure of whether Iran should be allowed to hold the civilized world hostage. Opinion.

Alan Dershowitz joins Republican party

After more than six decades in the Democratic party, senior Jewish‑American jurist Alan Dershowitz announces he is switching to the Republican party.

Sen. Fetterman:

'Democratic Party definitely has a problem with antisemitism'

Pro-Israel Democrat Sen. John Fetterman says the Democratic Party “definitely" has a problem with antisemitism, citing a Maine candidate with a Nazi-linked tattoo and the party’s embrace of a Hamas cheerleader.

Michigan Senate hopeful:

'Israeli government just as evil as Hamas'

Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed equates Israel's government with Hamas, calling both "evil" and labeling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal.

House narrowly rejects bid to force Iran withdrawal on Trump

US House of Representatives rejects, by a single vote, a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes continued military action.

Sanders fails again

Senate votes down Israel arms ban

US Senate overwhelmingly rejects two resolutions by Sen. Bernie Sanders aimed at blocking arms sales to Israel. The votes mark Sanders’ fourth failed attempt since late 2024 to end US military aid to Israel.

Democratic initiative

US Senate to vote on another bid to limit Trump’s war powers

US Senate will vote as soon as Wednesday on a Democratic effort to restrict President Donald Trump’s war powers in the Iran conflict.

Kamala Harris:

'I'm thinking about 2028 presidential run'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris signals her strongest interest yet in a 2028 presidential run, telling Rev. Al Sharpton she is “thinking about it" while addressing the National Action Network Convention.

A Party Unmoored:

Democrats are driving themselves into irrelevance

The party's current trajectory is unsustainable, and the gap between the party and the electorate has grown too wide to ignore. Opinion.

The Democrats’ fatal weakness

The long-term consequences of weak Western leadership, the Democrats' giving in to Muslim pressure, the failure of multiculturalism with unassimilated Islamic immigration, and the risk of demographic and ideological pressures are eroding the open societies we take for granted. Op-ed.

Report:

AOC reverses course, will oppose every form of US aid to Israel

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reportedly tells Democratic Socialists of America members she will oppose all US aid to Israel, including defensive weapons like the Iron Dome.

Again:

GOP rejects bill requiring Congress approval for Iran strikes

US Senate votes to reject a Democratic resolution that would require President Donald Trump to obtain congressional approval for future military action against Iran, marking the third failed attempt by Democrats since the conflict began.

House blocks bid to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

House rejects a measure to curb President Donald Trump’s authority to wage war in Iran without congressional approval.

US Senate:

Republicans block resolution to limit Trump’s action against Iran

The Senate votes 53-47 to block a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for future military action against Iran.

Faustian Bargain:

Democrats think they weren’t antisemitic enough in 2024

Given that the candidate who won the election was widely known as the most pro-Israel president of all time, what is the logic behind the idea that opposing Israel was the key to success? Opinion.

Yair Golan to drop demands from Meretz

'Democrats' leader MK Yair Golan expected to drop demands for changes to Labor-Meretz agreement, honor existing agreement.

Yair Golan:

We won't give a shekel to Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria

Democrats leader Yair Golan promises his party will not transfer funds to Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria, promises to close radio station.

Will left-wing parties split?

Joint list agreement between Democrats and Meretz at risk, as parties weigh running alone.

After Trump-Schumer talks

US Senate reaches funding agreement

Trump and Senate Democrats reach a deal to fund most of the government until September while giving DHS a two-week extension.

Amid comeback bid

Squad member Cori Bush blames AIPAC for 2024 loss

Amid her reelection bid, Cori Bush blames AIPAC for her 2024 loss and attacks Wesley Bell who defeated her.

'Light stronger than darkness'

US Jewish lawmakers decry Sydney attack

25 Jewish US lawmakers condemn the Sydney Hanukkah attack, urge global action against antisemitism and affirm solidarity with Australia’s Jewish community.

White House clarifies:

'Trump doesn’t want Democrats executed, but held accountable'

After Trump calls a Democrat-led video “seditious behavior, punishable by death”, White House spokesperson clarifies he doesn’t seek executions but wants lawmakers held accountable for urging troops to defy the chain of command.

Trump signs bill ending historic 43-day shutdown

Trump signs into law the bill ending the 43-day government shutdown, after the House of Representatives approved it by a majority of 222 to 209.

US Senate votes to end historic shutdown

Group of Senate Democrats joins Republicans to pass a funding deal ending the 41-day shutdown. ACA subsidies were left out, sparking intra-party backlash. Trump signals support.

Eight Democrats join GOP to advance shutdown-ending legislation

Eight Senate Democrats join Republicans to advance a deal funding the government through Jan. 30 and hold a December vote on ACA subsidies.

Yair Golan: Arab parties are partners, PM Netanyahu is not

Yair Golan, head of the Democrats party, says he welcomes any Arab who agrees Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people, but won't sit with Religious Zionist parties in the Knesset.

Maine:

Senate candidate admits to Nazi tattoo, denies antisemitic views

Graham Platner, populist progressive running for Senate in Maine, reveals Nazi tattoo on his chest.

Democrat-led effort seeks to recognize Palestinian state

Amidst growing pressure on Israel, US senators introduce a resolution to recognize a Palestinian state. The measure, led by Democrats, faces opposition from Republicans and the Trump administration.

Trump:

'Israel no longer commands Congress like it once did'

President Donald Trump tells Daily Caller Israel’s once-dominant lobby in Congress has weakened: They may be winning the war, but they’re not winning the world of public relations, and it is hurting them.

Sanders' resolution to halt Israel arms sales fails in Senate

US Senate rejects Sen. Sanders' bid to block arms sales to Israel, despite 12 senators reversing previous support. AIPAC applauds the vote, emphasizing support for Israel's security.

Democrats have abandoned the fight against campus antisemitism

Listening to members of the party, which claims to stand for “inclusion,” downplaying Jew-hatred because it doesn’t fit their desired narrative or identity politics was offensive. Opinion.

'Squad' Reps introduce 'Nakba' legislation, sparking outrage

Reps. Tlaib, Ocasio-Cortez, and Omar introduce legislation in Congress marking the 77th anniversary of the "Nakba," the Arabic term used by Palestinian Arabs for what they see as the "catastrophe" of Israel's founding.

Democrats call Trump Nazi and reporters don’t confront them

Any politician of any party who uses the Holocaust to make a political point has no idea of the Holocaust horrors, doesn’t care about the torture performed by the Nazis, or is incapable of understanding the abominations at concentration camps. Opinion.

After 26 years in office:

Jewish Democratic Rep. Jan Schakowsky reportedly to retire

Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a veteran Jewish Democrat closely aligned with J Street who has served since 1999, plans to retire.

15 Democrats back Sanders’ failed bid to block Israel arms sales

15 Senate Democrats support Bernie Sanders’ resolutions to halt $8.8 billion in US arms sales to Israel, but the measures fail overwhelmingly.