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Biden: Deliver a ceasefire and end this war

US President speaks on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, attacks Trump: 'He says we’re losing. He's the loser! He’s dead wrong!'

Over anti-Israel bias:

US legislation would withhold UN funding

Reps. Mike Lawler and Jared Moskowitz introduce the Stand with Israel Act, which will require the withholding of US funding to UN agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel.

Defeat for 'The Squad':

Rep. Cori Bush loses primary in Missouri

Rep. Cori Bush, a member of “The Squad” and a critic of Israel, loses her primary to challenger Wesley Bell.

2024 US elections:

Harris earns enough votes to secure Democratic nomination

Harris says she is honored to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for President and will officially accept the nomination next week.

Trump:

'It amazes me how Jewish people will vote for the Democrats'

Former US President criticizes Vice President Harris: She’s totally against the Jewish people, and it amazes me how Jewish people will vote for the Democrats when they're being treated so disrespectfully.

'Worst leader in Jewish history'

Rep. Nadler slams Netanyahu but will still attend his speech

Rep. Jerry Nadler launches scathing attack on Prime Minister Netanyahu, but unlike other Democrats will not boycott his Congress speech "out of respect".

Harris secures enough delegates to win Democratic nomination

Vice President Kamala Harris has been backed by well more than the 1,976 pledged delegates she’ll need to win the nomination on the first ballot. Voting expected on August 7.

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CNN anchor suggests there's a 'risk' in Jewish VP nominee

CNN comes under fire after anchor John King says there are “risks” in putting forward Jewish Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee.

VP Harris announces:

'My intention is to earn and win this nomination'

US Vice President issues statement after Biden announced that he was withdrawing from the Presidential race, declares her intention to win the Democratic Party’s nomination.

Rep. Adam Schiff:

'I believe it is time for Biden to pass the torch'

Rep. Adam Schiff becomes the most prominent elected Democrat to publicly call on Biden to drop out of the race: I have serious concerns about whether the President can defeat Donald Trump in November.

Report:

Schumer told Biden it would be better if he withdrew

ABC News reports that Senate Democratic leader told President Biden in a meeting on Saturday it would be better if he ended his reelection campaign.

GOP’s Israel plank challenges the Democrats

This year’s GOP platform states, “We will stand with Israel, and seek peace in the Middle East." Can the Democrats afford not to match that? Opinion.

Another House Democrat calls on Biden to withdraw

Rep. Brad Schneider publicly calls on Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, says it is “time to pass the torch”.

Lawmakers to Blinken:

'Address Erdogan’s hostility toward Israel'

Bipartisan letter signed by 28 Members of Congress urges State Department to address Turkish President’s hostility toward Israel and continued support of Hamas terrorists.

House Oversight Committee subpoenas top Biden aides

GOP-led House Oversight Committee subpoenas three senior White House aides, demanding they sit for depositions regarding President Joe Biden's health.

Report:

Schumer signaling he is open to a candidate other than Biden

Axios reports that Senate Majority Leader is privately signaling to donors that he's open to a Democratic presidential ticket that isn't led by President Biden.

Sen. Peter Welch:

'For the good of the country, I’m calling on Biden to withdraw'

Vermont Sen. Peter Welch becomes the first Democratic senator to call on President Joe Biden to step aside as the party’s presidential nominee.

'The stakes are too high'

New Jersey Democrat urges Biden to withdraw

Rep. Mikie Sherrill becomes the latest Democrat to call on President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race: Because I know President Biden cares deeply about the future of our country, I am asking that he declare that he won’t run for reelection.

'I think he should step aside'

Washington Democrat calls on Biden to withdraw

Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) urges Biden to end his reelection bid, says he is in favor of having Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket.

Report:

Four more Democrats call on Biden to step down

Reps. Adam Smith of Washington, Jerry Nadler of New York, Mark Takano of California and Joe Morelle of New York reportedly tell colleagues that they believe President Joe Biden should step aside.

Why the Democrats are freaking out

Biden is and always was a hopeless case, an inferior man, but together with the media, they constructed a false idol to be worshiped as president. Now, they’ve been caught red-handed for their falsehoods and their cover-ups. Opinion.

Second Democrat calls on Biden to withdraw

Rep. Raúl Grijalva follows Lloyd Doggett, calls on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election following poor debate showing.

2024 US elections:

Rep. Lloyd Doggett calls on Biden to withdraw

Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes the first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on Biden to withdraw from the race following poor showing at last week's debate.

Biden insists:

'I know I'm not a young man, but I know how to do this job'

President Biden resists calls to withdraw from the presidential race after poor showing at debate: I intend to win this election.

'A victory for moderate politics':

Lapid congratulates candidate who ousted Jamaal Bowman

Opposition leader congratulates George Latimer, who won the Democratic primary in New York and defeated Israel critic Jamaal Bowman.

Will a Holocaust survivor's daughter unseat a Democrat in NY?

Just when you thought miracles couldn’t happen, a strong Jewish woman comes along and decides to save a county. It might sound like Purim to you! Opinion.

Democrats split on how to protest Netanyahu's speech

While some Dems plan on activly disupting the Israeli PMs address to Congress, others have chosen to boycott it to maintain decorum in the chamber.

Democrats panic over Jewish voters

Biden’s betrayal of Israel may end up costing him the election. Op-ed.

Over warrants for Israelis

House approves bill to sanction ICC officials

US House of Representatives passes legislation that would sanction International Criminal Court for requesting arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials.

Pro-Israel Democrats urge sanctions on ICC officials

A group of 19 pro-Israel House Democrats, led by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, pushing back on the White House's opposition to impose sanctions against ICC for seeking arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials.

16 Democrats vote in favor

House rebukes Biden for withholding Israel aid

Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which condemns Biden's posture on Israel’s military action in Gaza, passes in a 224 to 187 vote. Biden has already said he will veto the bill if it clears the Senate.

The time for Jexit has come

The Democrats should start worrying about what it might be like not to have the Jews to kick around anymore. Op-ed.

House Democrats:

'We cannot undermine our ally Israel'

26 Democratic members of Congress urge White House to deliver security aid to Israel, after the Biden administration cancelled a shipment over Rafah operation.

A carefully manufactured myth

If Biden is the Democrat presidential candidate, those who hate Jews for will vote for him no matter what he says or does. Opinion.

House approves:

'From the River to the Sea' is antisemitic

US House of Representatives passes, by a majority of 377 to 44, a resolution condemning the chant “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free” as antisemitic.

House Speaker to promote Israel aid bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to move forward with four individual bills to fund Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. White House reiterates its objection to standalone bills.

Trump:

'Any Jewish person who votes for Biden does not love Israel'

Former US President repeats previous criticism: Biden is no fan of Israel. Any Jewish person that votes for Biden should be spoken to.

House Speaker:

'Time to stop lecturing Israel on how it should defend itself'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson blasts “appalling” lack of support for Israel from some Democrats.

Senator Menendez:

'I will not run for reelection'

Sen. Bob Menendez, who is facing bribery charges, says he will not run for reelection in the Democratic primary but may run as an independent candidate.

John Kirby:

'Netanyahu can decide who he wants to talk to'

US National Security Council spokesman comments on Netanyahu's decision to speak to Senate Republicans via video: Support for Israel has been a long-standing bipartisan issue in this country.

Schumer responds to Trump:

'To make Israel a partisan issue only hurts Israel'

Senate Majority Leader fires back at Trump over criticism of Jews who vote for Democrats: Trump is making highly partisan and hateful rants.

Trump:

'Jews who vote for Democrats hate their religion'

Former US President lashes out at the Democratic Party, says it hates Israel and that Jews who vote for that party "hate everything about Israel and they should be ashamed of themselves".

Rep. Omar:

'I will support Biden despite differences on Israel'

Despite her criticism of Biden's support for Israel during the war in Gaza, Minnesota lawmaker says she will back him in the November election.

2024 US elections:

Biden and Trump clinch presidential nominations

Biden and Trump win enough delegates to secure their parties' presidential nominations, setting up a rematch of the 2020 contest in the election in November.

'Super Tuesday' live updates:

Trump and Biden appear headed for 2024 rematch

Millions of Americans vote as 16 states and one US territory hold presidential nominating contests. Trump has won 11 states, Haley only one.

Chair of Republicans in Israel:

Obama folks run the White House, promote PA state

Attorney Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, speaks to Arutz Sheva: Israel needs to stay the course. Do not listen to the Americans. Do not succumb to international pressure.

2024 US elections:

Trump, Biden win Michigan primaries

US networks project that Donald Trump has won the Michigan Republican primary, while Biden won Michigan for the Democrats, despite resistance by some Arab American Democrats.

Over Israel criticism

Rep. Torres quits Congressional Progressive Caucus

New York Democrat has been one of the most vocally pro-Israel Democrats in the House.

Tlaib votes 'present'

House condemns Hamas' sexual violence

House of Representatives passes bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas terrorists’ use of rape and sexual violence during and since October 7.

Will replace George Santos

Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York special election

Suozzi defeated Republican candidate Mazi Pilip, an American Israeli woman who was born in Ethiopia and was brought to Israel in 1991 during Israel’s “Operation Solomon”.

Senate approves promotion of Israel aid bill

Senate sets the stage for final passage of a $95.34 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, though there are doubts it will pass the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

Biden threatens to veto House's Israel aid bill

The Biden administration opposes the legislation due to the fact that it supports a broader bill which provides assistance to both Ukraine and Israel while providing new funds for border security.

House Speaker:

'House will vote on Israel aid bill next week'

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces standalone $17.6 billion Israel aid bill. White House: A ploy which does nothing.

Biden wins South Carolina primary

US President wins Democratic primary, defeating longshot candidates Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips.

Rep. Ritchie Torres:

Celebrating 7/10 like celebrating lynchings

Ritchie Torres: Anti-Israel protesters celebrating Oct. 7 are like white people who cheered lynchings.

Biden to meet Congress leaders, discuss Israel aid

National security supplemental package that includes funding for Ukraine and Israel has been in flux due to disagreements between Democrats and Republicans.

Sanders:

'You can be pro-Israel without supporting Netanyahu'

Senator Sanders warns Biden his support for Israel’s military operation in Gaza could affect his standing among young progressive voters.

Democrats shouldn’t be surprised young Leftists are anti-Israel

To the older faction, the conflict is not about race, as they are under no TikTok-influenced illusions about which side is genocidal.Op-ed.

Senate fails to pass Israel aid package

Senate Republicans block aid for Israel and Ukraine amid dispute about border security policy.

House approves resolution condemning antisemitism

Measure passes by vote of 311 to 14, Some Democrats take issue with language stating that “anti-Zionism is antisemitism.”