AIPAC

Jewish Democrats question support from El-Sayed after Michigan Senate primary win

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary win left Jewish Democrats debating whether to support him, abstain, or back Republican Mike Rogers in the November Senate election.

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to supporters at an election-night rally at the Majestic Theatre on August 04, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks in Detroit after a radio appearance on Dr. Horace Sheffield's GOTV Community Rally on August 01, 2026.

Abdul El-Sayed seeks Democratic unity after divisive Michigan Senate primary

US Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage, with vote counting continuing for Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary, in Detroit, Michigan, US, August 5, 2026

Israel critic Abdul El-Sayed defeats AIPAC-backed Haley Stevens in Michigan primary

An election worker holds an envelope containing ballot stubs at a polling station during the Michigan primary elections, in Detroit, Michigan.

Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss defeats pro-Palestinian rival in Michigan primary


Jewish Republican Paul Singer tarred with rainbow Star of David in anti-LGBTQ Kentucky ad

“This ad is totally insane! As if homophobia wasn’t enough, you had to make it antisemitic, too, using a Star of David to label the Jew.”

In a new ad for the reelection of Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, a rainbow star of David is prominently featured behind Republican activist investor Paul Singer, who is Jewish.

Rutgers disinvites commencement speaker for claiming Israelis 'train dogs to assault prisoners'

Rutgers rescinded a commencement speaker invitation over social media posts accusing Israel of genocide and sharing inflammatory claims.

Graduates and guests of Rutgers University graduation exit the ceremonies

The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion

Drew Warshaw is running for the position of New York comptroller, but when discussing Israel bonds, he’s getting his facts wrong

CHERRY TREES blossom in New York City in April.

Rep. Ro Khanna: Betting against Jews - opinion

Rep. Ro Khanna’s criticism of Israel has become a very vocal part of his public message. Here's when it all began.

US REPRESENTATIVE Ro Khanna looks on during the National Action Network National Convention in New York City, earlier this month.

Most American Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds

The survey comes as AIPAC has faced heightened scrutiny for pouring millions of dollars into Democratic primary races in New Jersey and Illinois in recent months.

A VISITOR holds an AIPAC folder in an elevator in Rayburn House Office Building on March 12, 2024 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

After AIPAC-backed primary loss, Tom Malinowski endorses rival who says Israel committed genocide

Analilia Mejia has been harsher in her criticism of Israel and, unlike Tom Malinowski, refers to its war in Gaza as a “genocide.”

Tom Malinowski participates in a get-out-the-vote event ahead of midterm elections on October 29, 2022 in Rahway, New Jersey.

A new anti-Zionist PAC has endorsed candidates who believe Jews were behind 9/11

Founded last summer, AZAPAC has endorsed fringe candidates across the political spectrum, from both Republican and Democratic parties, as well as independents.

A still from AZAPAC's launch video, during which its founder, Michael Rectenwald, called pro-Israel politicians "puppets" whose "strings are pulled by donors loyal to the modern nation state of Israel."

Democrats to weigh resolution condemning AIPAC, fueling concerns of antisemitism

Democrats propose a resolution condemning AIPAC’s influence in elections, amid concerns that vilifying the group could fuel antisemitism while questioning its political power.

A crowd packs the United Center for the Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.

NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker’s show, sparks backlash in Jewish swing district

Phillips-Staley’s position on Israel changed for the negative after a trip to Israel and the West Bank in February 2026.

Rep. Mike Lawler, a New York Republican, speaks during a press conference outside of Columbia University on April 22, 2024 in New York City.

These pro-Palestine PACs seek to challenge AIPAC influence in US politics

Multiple anti-Israel lobbying PACs are trying to counterweigh AIPAC and elect pro-Palestinian candidates as Americans’ sympathy toward Israel wanes.

Pro-Palestinian  demonstrators rally outside AIPAC headquarters and the offices of Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who've both been endorsed by the group, in New York City, February 22, 2024.