Democrats

Yair Golan: Jewish-Arab partnership 'frightens them'

Democrats chairman Yair Golan defends party's 'massive campaign' targeting Arab voters, vowing Jews and Arabs will work together to replace government.

Reform MK: Arab parties' success is important

'Democrats' MK Gilad Kariv says party not competing with Arab parties for voters, insists strong Arab representation important for Israeli democracy.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins primary in redrawn Florida district

Veteran Florida Democrat defeats crowded field after switching districts amid GOP-led redistricting effort, while facing criticism from Israel critics over her pro-Israel record.

Florida primary

Anti-Israel progressive Angie Nixon scores upset

Anti-Israel progressive Angie Nixon defeats Alex Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a general election race against Ashley Moody.

Florida:

Bipartisan leaders condemn candidate’s antisemitic attacks

Congressional leaders from both parties condemn Dan Bilzerian's antisemitic attacks against Jewish Rep. Randy Fine as primary contests heat up across Florida.

Democratic Socialists of America (DSA):

The donkey was always the point

Democratic socialism is an oxymoronic trojan horse. Socialism is not and cannot be democratic. Opinion.

Citing security concerns

Florida venue cancels event featuring Tlaib

Jewish-owned Florida venue cancels a DSA event featuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib over security concerns and values.

Kariv delivers Arabic message on 'settler terrorism'

MK Gilad Kariv releases Arabic-language message, promising to classify attacks by 'extremist settlers' as acts of terrorism.

Missouri primary

Wesley Bell defeats Israel critic Cori Bush

Multiple networks project that Representative Wesley Bell will defeat “Squad" member Cori Bush in Missouri's 1st District Democratic primary.

Michigan Democratic candidates clash over Israel stance

Rep. Haley Stevens fires back at progressive Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate primary, accusing him of scapegoating Jewish Americans over AIPAC.

Iran war

Republicans defeat another resolution to halt US military action

Senate Republicans again block a motion to pull US troops from Iran, giving President Trump leeway.

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Democrats leader stands behind 'baby killing' remark

The chair of Democrats, Yair Golan, would not back down from his harsh remark that 'a sane state does not kill babies as a pastime.'

Assault allegation

Sanders defends support for ex-Maine candidate

Sen. Bernie Sanders expresses no regret over endorsing ex-Maine candidate Graham Platner, who exited the Senate race following assault allegations.

Segal slams 'Democrats' over reactions to deadly terror attack

Political commentator Amit Segal accused members of the Democrats party of blaming Jewish victims following Friday’s deadly terror attack - and criticized their political allies for remaining silent.

Democrats Party releases primary results

Israel's Democrats Party has published the results of its primary election for the 26th Knesset after an 86.2% voter turnout.

Boca Raton:

Florida Jewish community on political mission

Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, urges congregants to register as Democrats to block anti-Israel candidate.

'Can't find common ground':

Democrats candidate rejects meeting with Sukkot

Moran Zer Katzenstein withdraws from event including MK Tzvi Sukkot after learning it was a dialogue event, calling reconciliation with him impossible.

Ahead of primaries:

Democrats infighting goes up a notch

Yariv Oppenheimer accuses rival Naor Narkis of abandoning left-wing values, citing past support for joining Netanyahu and other controversies.

ZOA blasts US lawmakers who voted to strip Israel defense aid

ZOA President Morton Klein condemns the failed House motion to cut $3.3 billion in defense aid to Israel, warning those who voted in favor betrayed both US and Israeli security.

Sen. Fetterman:

'I'll leave Democrats if party becomes officially anti-Israel’

Sen. John Fetterman states he remains a Democrat but warned he would bolt if the party adopts an official anti-Israel platform.

Dem split deepens

House resoundingly defeats effort to strip aid to Israel

US House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejects an amendment to strip $3.3 billion in foreign aid from Israel, exposing deep divides among House Democratic leadership.

Democratic leader Jeffries to vote against Israel aid restriction

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announces opposition to a legislative proposal blocking US funding to Israel, cautioning against broad aid restrictions.

Michigan primary:

Rep. Ilhan Omar backs fellow anti-Israel candidate Abdul El-Sayed

Anti-Israel Rep. Ilhan Omar backs fellow Israel critic Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary against pro-Israel Rep. Haley Stevens.

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.