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AIPAC draws attention in Michigan Senate primary, but voters say it is not top issue

AIPAC’s super PAC has spent over $30 million to support Stevens’ campaign, toppling its previous records in a bid to prevent one of its most vocal Democratic critics from reaching the Senate. 

Campaign signs outside of an early voting site in Oak Park, Michigan, on August 2, 2026.
Event organizer Thomas Sidle holds an Antifa flag as demonstrators behind him hold a banner, during the March4Democracy march, in Washington DC, US, February 28, 2026.

US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says

US Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his Primary Election event on June 9, 2026 in Blue Hill, Maine.

Graham Platner faces rape accusation, prompting Democrat demands he drop from Maine Senate race

PUBLIC DEFENDER Eli Northrup (left) and Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay face off on Tuesday.

Rabbi, Jewish lawyer in race for NYC Democratic primary face referendum on Mamdani, buffer zones


Influencers battle journalists for space and access at Democratic convention

The DNC credentialed more than 200 "content creators" for this week's four-day celebration of Harris at the United Center arena, home to Chicago's basketball and hockey teams.

 Democratic presidential candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris attends Day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024.

Gaza protests surround DNC convention as Biden doubles down on Kamala Harris support

While Democrats gathered at United Center, hundreds of protesters assembled at a nearby park to pressure the party to drop military support for Israel's Gaza offensive.

A woman shouts slogans, as people take part in the rally "March on the DNC" on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 19, 2024.

Why US foreign policy should focus on national interests, not just Israel - opinion

Amid demands for pro-Israel rhetoric, learn why US foreign policy should prioritize national interests and strategic goals over partisan pressures.

 MATT BROOKS, CEO of the Republican Jewish Coalition, holds a kippah in support of former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, as he speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, last month.

Reevaluating civic engagement: The IAC’s stand at the DNC amid rising antisemitism - opinion

Facing a surge in antisemitism, the IAC is amplifying its efforts at the DNC to ensure Jewish voices are heard and protected.

 THE UNITED CENTER in Chicago is adorned for the Democratic National Convention, which begins today. Civic engagement can alter the antisemitic landscape in the US, the writer insists.

Will Harris be Obama or Truman? - opinion

Between the legacies of Harry Truman and Barack Obama, the Democratic candidate has yet to make the right choice  

 DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris attends a campaign event in Las Vegas, on August 10.

Democrats in Senate plan to boycott Benjamin Netanyahu’s Congress speech

A few Democratic senators plan to boycott Netanyahu's Congress address, criticizing his policies and actions.

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) speaks during a press conference addressing a new policy that demands recipients of foreign military aid to follow international humanitarian law at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 9, 2024.

Majority of Americans lack trust in Netanyahu's ability to lead on world affairs - poll

Among the respondents, 25% expressed no confidence in Netanyahu, marking an 11-percentage point increase since 2023.

US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the war

Mohamed Hadid sends, racist, homophic messages to Ritchie Torres over Israel support

Hadid allegedly sent racist messages to Rep. Torres after he defended Israel. Torres remains a staunch supporter of Israel despite rising anti-Semitic incidents.


Biden ally opposes halting US weapons transfers to Israel

A democratic senator from Delaware claimed that the US should keep sending weapons to Israel.

Began and ended his speech on nation, elections, and democracy. Joe Biden

The Islamic Republic's legacy reminds us of the dangers of unchecked power - opinion

The country is at a crossroads, facing the daunting task of reconciling its tumultuous past with the aspiration for a brighter, more democratic future. 

 IRANIANS VOTE in the first election under Ayatollah Khomeini, on March 30, 1979.