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Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for US Senate, speaks to an overflow crowd outside a campaign event, June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP)
June 8, 2026, 9:18 am
Anti-Israel US Senate candidate draws support despite Nazi tattoo, allegations of abuse
Graham Platner, who is expected to win Tuesday’s Democratic primary in Maine, has called accusations of past violence against women untrue; latest claims deepen some Democrats’ concern
By Agencies and ToI Staff
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, speaks to members of the media as the Trump cabinet briefs members of Congress on Iran, at the US Capitol on March 3, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP)
May 24, 2026, 3:03 am
‘Nightmare for Israel’: Senior GOP senators criticize alleged terms of emerging Iran deal
After Iran says nuclear issues aren’t part of current talks, former secretary of state Mike Pompeo compares terms to 2015 Iran deal, says it will let Tehran ‘terrorize the world’
By ToI Staff and Agencies
US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks during the Senate Democrat policy luncheon news conference at the Capitol, on May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
May 20, 2026, 7:59 am
With GOP rebels’ help, Senate advances measure to curb Trump’s Iran war powers for 1st time
Fresh off primary loss to Trump-backed opponent, Bill Cassidy joins 3 Republicans in backing Democrat-pushed resolution forcing a vote on whether to allow continued US strikes on Iran
By Agencies
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Maine, speaks at a town hall in Ogunquit, Maine, October 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)
May 1, 2026, 1:20 am
Anti-Israel oysterman in Maine poised to become Democratic nominee for US Senate
State’s governor ends campaign after negative ads failed to derail Graham Platner despite his Nazi tattoo, history of derogatory comments online
By Andrew Lapin
US Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during an address marking New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days in office at the Knockdown Center, in New York, April 12, 2026. (Andres Kudacki/AP)
April 16, 2026, 8:44 am
US Senate foils effort to nix Israel arms sales, but record 85% of Democrats support the move
Sanders’ resolutions to stop bulldozer, bomb deliveries gain unprecedented Democratic support, demonstrating major shift in party’s approach toward Israel over wars in Gaza, Lebanon
By Jacob Magid and Agencies
Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed greets supporters at a rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 7, 2026. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
April 11, 2026, 7:51 am
Michigan rabbi whose synagogue was attacked slams leftist senate candidate’s response
Abdul El-Sayed’s statement that invoked war in Lebanon in connection with Temple Israel attack was ‘offensive’ and undermined his earlier condemnation, says Rabbi Jen Lader
By Andrew Lapin
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., center, and fellow Republicans depart a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, March 25, 2026. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)
April 10, 2026, 8:33 am
US Republicans block attempt to rein in Trump’s war powers over Iran campaign
US president’s threat that ‘a whole civilization will die’ sparks new concern among Democrats, who have begun to openly float impeachment for the first time since his reelection
By Patricia Zengerle and Richard Cowan
Hasan Piker, left, and Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan, center right, take a selfie with young fans following a campaign event, April 7, 2026, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
April 9, 2026, 5:23 pm
Slamming Israel at Michigan rallies, Hasan Piker boosts Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed
The far-left streamer accused of antisemitism doubled down on anti-Israel rhetoric to cheering crowds on Tuesday, as Democrats seem likelier than ever to agree with him
By Andrew Lapin
Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks during a rally to protest against redistricting hearings at the Texas Capitol, July 24, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
March 24, 2026, 6:04 am
Can James Talarico’s faith-forward politics invigorate the US Jewish religious left?
Texas Democrat brings the language of religion, and a sharp critique of Israel, to his battle for the Senate and against the Christian right
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Brian McGinnis, a protester dressed in a military uniform, is removed from a US Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing by GOP Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana (R) and US Capitol Police officers, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, March 4, 2026. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP)
March 6, 2026, 6:44 am
GOP senator helps forcibly remove protester shouting ‘no one wants to fight for Israel’
US Capitol Police say demonstrator, a Green Party candidate in North Carolina, ‘put everyone in a dangerous position by violently resisting and fighting our attempts to remove him’
By Grace Gilson
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the US Senate, poses for a selfie with a supporter during a primary election night watch party, in Dallas, March 3, 2026. (Julio Cortez/AP)
March 4, 2026, 11:15 am
Republicans headed to runoff in pivotal Texas midterm, Democrats too early to call
With control of Congress at stake, longtime GOP lawmaker Cornyn set for May runoff with MAGA favorite Paxton; polling station confusion causes voting extension in some places
By Thomas Beaumont and Will Weissert
US Representative Robin Kelly of Illinois speaks during the US Senate Democratic Primary Debate, in Chicago, February 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
February 21, 2026, 6:55 am
Democratic candidate running for US Senate in Illinois says Israel committed ‘genocide’
Congresswoman Robin Kelly — who previously received AIPAC donation — slams her primary opponents for not adopting similar stance, underscoring shift on Israel among Democrats
By Joseph Strauss
US Senator John Curtis, a Republican from Utah speaks during a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, January 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
February 13, 2026, 6:44 am
GOP senator to oppose Trump nominee for diplomatic post over his remarks on Israel, Jews
John Curtis of Utah cites Jeremy Carl’s ‘anti-Israel views and insensitive remarks about Jewish people,’ including minimizing the Holocaust, potentially sinking the nomination
By Patricia Zengerle
US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (Right), Democrat of New York, speaks alongside Senator Tim Kaine (Left), Democrat of Virginia, during a press conference after a US Senate vote on a War Powers Resolution blocking further US military action in Venezuela at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, January 8, 2026. (Saul Loeb/AFP)
January 9, 2026, 1:06 am
US Senate pushes back on Trump’s military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote
Five Republicans join Democrats to advance resolution limiting the president’s ability to conduct further attacks against the South American country following Maduro’s capture
By STEPHEN GROVES and JOEY CAPPELLETTI
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun arrives to a US Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to be the special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, November 19, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
December 19, 2025, 6:51 pm
US Senate confirms Chabad rabbi as Trump’s antisemitism envoy
Senators split along party lines to approve Yehuda Kaploun for post amid surging Jew-hatred in the United States and overseas
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
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