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El-Sayed walks away when asked about October 7 anniversary

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed walks away when asked by a reporter why he had not marked the October 7 Hamas massacre.

El-Sayed walks away when asked about October 7 anniversary

Elections Committee rejects bid to disqualify Otzma Yehudit

Committee votes 19-10 against barring Ben Gvir’s party from the Knesset race; bids to disqualify Religious Zionism-Zehut and the Democrats also fail.

Elections Committee rejects bid to disqualify Otzma Yehudit

Kariv appeals to Arab voters in Arabic, unveils election pledges

MK Gilad Kariv appeals to Arab voters in Arabic, pledging to repeal the Nation-State and Kaminitz laws and advance employment and development.

Kariv appeals to Arab voters in Arabic, unveils election pledges

Ben Gvir demands: Disqualify the Democrats Party

The Otzma Yehudit party has petitioned the Central Elections Committee to disqualify the Democrats slate from running for the Knesset.

Ben Gvir demands: Disqualify the Democrats Party

'Antisemitic party'

Democrats ask Elections Committee to bar Otzma Yehudit from race

Yair Golan’s Democrats ask Elections Committee to disqualify Otzma Yehudit, citing racism; Ben-Gvir’s party responds by calling Democrats ‘anti-Israel.’

Democrats ask Elections Committee to bar Otzma Yehudit from race

Eisenkot’s Yashar Party signs surplus-vote deal with Democrats

Eisenkot’s Yashar Party will sign a surplus-vote agreement with the Democrats after Liberman’s Yisrael Beytenu struck a deal with Bennett and Lapid.

Eisenkot’s Yashar Party signs surplus-vote deal with Democrats

Poll: Two-thirds of Jewish voters back Democrats

New poll shows two-thirds of US Jewish voters likely to favor Democrats in November midterms.

Poll: Two-thirds of Jewish voters back Democrats

Sara Netanyahu takes a swipe

'Why does the Prime Minister need to be informed?'

Sara Netanyahu questions how Yair Golan reached the front lines on October 7 before her husband was briefed on the massacre. Democrats Party calls the comments "a red line."

'Why does the Prime Minister need to be informed?'

The fatal narcissism of the Dems sanctuary stovepipes

Democrat sanctuary policies is killing Americans - but that will not stop them on their suicidal crusade to genuflect to their radical left wing. Opinion.

The fatal narcissism of the Dems sanctuary stovepipes

Courts Jewish Democrats

El-Sayed apologizes for comments on Michigan terror attack

Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for controversial remarks as he works to win over skeptical Jewish Democrats ahead of November.

El-Sayed apologizes for comments on Michigan terror attack

Lazimi to Arab voters:

Help us 'kick out the fascists and racists'

Democrats MK Naama Lazimi calls for high Arab voter turnout and vows her partyqwill spearhead efforts toward a future agreement with the Palestinians.

Help us 'kick out the fascists and racists'

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.

Yair Golan: Jewish-Arab partnership 'frightens them'

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.

Reform MK: Arab parties' success is important

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.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins primary in redrawn Florida district

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.

Anti-Israel progressive Angie Nixon scores upset

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.

Bipartisan leaders condemn candidate’s antisemitic attacks

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.

The donkey was always the point

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.

Florida venue cancels event featuring Tlaib

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.

Kariv delivers Arabic message on 'settler 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.

Wesley Bell defeats Israel critic Cori Bush

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.

Michigan Democratic candidates clash over Israel stance

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.

Republicans defeat another resolution to halt US military action

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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.'

Democrats leader stands behind 'baby killing' remark

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.

Sanders defends support for ex-Maine candidate

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.

Segal slams 'Democrats' over reactions to deadly terror attack

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.

Democrats Party releases primary results

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.

Florida Jewish community on political mission

'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.

Democrats candidate rejects meeting with Sukkot

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.

Democrats infighting goes up a notch

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.

ZOA blasts US lawmakers who voted to strip Israel defense aid

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.

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

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.

House resoundingly defeats effort to strip aid to Israel

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.

Democratic leader Jeffries to vote against Israel aid restriction

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.

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

Daniel Greenfield:

Hamas rioters get their own Members of Congress

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

Hamas rioters get their own Members of Congress

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.

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

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.

Anti-Israel candidate suspends Maine Senate campaign

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.

Democrats face LGBT backlash over Muslim candidate

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.

Anti-Israel candidate Graham Platner reassesses Senate campaign

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.

Two-way battle between moderate and anti-Israel candidate

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.

Kamala Harris holds talks with Mamdani and left-wing activists

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.

Senate votes to halt US military action in Iran

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.

Mamdani ally Brad Lander knocks out 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.

The coming Democratic-Socialist apocalypse

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.

Yair Golan threatens to stop funding the Eli preparatory school

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.

Senate narrowly rejects resolution to restrict Trump's war powers

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.

Maine Senate candidate accuses Netanyahu of war crimes

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.

Anti-Israel candidate Graham Platner wins Maine primary

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.

Dems desperately seeking Sports Talking men

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.

The principles Democrats rent by the hour

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

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

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

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.

Democrats chairman won't rule out coalition with haredim

Antisemitic House Democratic candidate loses Texas race

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

Antisemitic House Democratic candidate loses Texas race

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.

Menefee ousts anti-Trump firebrand Al Green in Texas runoff

'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.

The Democratic Party's cynical Memorial Day post

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.

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

House rejects third attempt to limit Trump's Iran authority

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.'

Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice leaves Democratic Party

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.

JFK’s grandson aligns with Bernie Sanders against Israel aid

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.

The Democrats' Guacamole Doctrine