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Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss defeats pro-Palestinian rival in Michigan primary
The Associated Press called the race for Moss after 74% of the vote had been counted, with him taking 49.2% of the vote, far outpacing his next-closest rival, pro-Palestinian attorney Aisha Farooqi.
AIPAC draws attention in Michigan Senate primary, but voters say it is not top issue
Trump appointed Lindsey Graham's sister in tribute, South Carolina Republicans want a choice
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds controversial $1.8 b. anti-weaponization fund
Sanders-backed Democrat who accuses Israel of 'genocide' has Nazi 'Totenkopf' tattoo
Graham Platner, a military veteran and Maine Senate candidate, faces backlash after revealing a Nazi tattoo and denying knowledge of its meaning.
Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia withdraws after rare Republican pushback over 'Nazi streak' text
Ingrassia also denounced the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in private text messages, according to a report in Politico.
US Senate confirms former Trump security adviser Waltz as ambassador to UN
The tally was 47 to 43 in the 100-member chamber, with several senators missing the vote.
Enablers, accomplices, and America’s unhealth: How RFK Jr. makes the US sick - opinion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could become America’s greatest mass killer as head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the senators who confirmed him are his accomplices.
DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood, halting Israel arms sales
A Democratic National Committee panel blocked a resolution calling for the suspension of military aid to Israel, reflecting growing divisions within the party.
Jewish Democrat Jamie Raskin joins lawmakers backing bill to restrict arms transfers to Israel
Raskin’s backing of the Block the Bombs Act last week comes amid a marked decline in Democratic support for Israel, as the war in Gaza wages on for its 22nd month.
Trump judicial nominee Bove clears Senate panel despite Democratic protest
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously supported the nomination of Emil Bove for a lifetime appointment, while many Democrats left the hearing.
Mike Waltz testifies before Senate, defends use of Signal amid scandal
While being intensely questioned by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), Waltz allegedly sought to downplay the scandal over leaked military information.
Antisemitism envoy post remains unfilled six months into Trump’s term
The US Senate has yet to confirm the antisemitism envoy, as the Trump administration warns of a global rise in Jew-hatred.
Secret Service botched operation to stop Trump assassination attempt, Senate c'mttee says
The bipartisan Senate committee called for stronger disciplinary actions for the agents present at the July campaign rally in Butler, where Trump was targeted.
