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AIPAC American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Illustrative: A visitor holds an AIPAC folder in an elevator in Rayburn House Office Building on March 12, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP)
November 11, 2026, 4:58 pm
After midterm losses, AIPAC appears to have become a liability in many races
Once-powerful pro-Israel lobbying group on the defensive after Abdul El-Sayed thanks organization ‘for giving me the opportunity to beat you twice,’ in primary and general election
By Paul Blake
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries talks with reporters during news conference as Congress returns to work at the Capitol in Washington, November 9, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
November 10, 2026, 8:51 am
Set to be US House speaker, Israel supporter Hakeem Jeffries may need to tread carefully
New crop of anti-Israel candidates elected to Congress is expected to condition its support for the Democratic leader on cutting aid to Israel
By Joseph Strauss
Democratic Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown speaks during a campaign rally, in Cleveland, October 24, 2026. (Sue Ogrocki/AP)
November 2, 2026, 4:21 pm
AIPAC and J Street wage proxy battle in Ohio via rival pro-Israel candidates
Lobby groups have each backed a Senate contender, Republican incumbent Sen. Jon Husted or Democratic challenger Sherrod Brown, both of whom have record of backing Israel
By Sharon Udasin
Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel 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. (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images/ via JTA)
October 23, 2026, 7:08 pm
While AIPAC’s critics rejoice as lobby shifts strategy, its defenders push back
Opponents see end of direct candidate backing as evidence pro-Israel lobby’s brand has become toxic; supporters say lobby is adapting its strategy without surrendering influence
By Sharon Udasin
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the American Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference in Washington on March 6, 2018. (Nicholas Kamm/AFP)
October 22, 2026, 3:23 am
AIPAC ends direct donations to US congressional candidates, will maintain super PAC
Pro-Israel lobby says it will prioritize individuals’ donations to candidates, as it did before creating PAC and super PAC in 2021, which some analysts say hurt its image
By Jacob Magid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks from Israel via video link at the annual AIPAC conference in Washington, on March 26, 2019. (Jim Watson/AFP/File)
October 14, 2026, 12:51 am
‘Have to be exterminated’: Series of violent plots take aim at AIPAC-linked targets in US
US law enforcement has thwarted at least three alleged planned attacks on the pro-Israel lobby or politicians who took donations from it, as political rhetoric against the group heats up
By Luke Tress
The Texas State Capitol building is seen in Austin, Texas, September 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
October 1, 2026, 8:33 am
Texas man accused of plot to attack state Capitol, was reportedly mad at AIPAC
Benny Caldera Jr. charged with making a terroristic threat after reportedly saying he’d shoot up statehouse in Austin
By AP and ToI Staff
Activists protest near the White House while US President Donald Trump meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office, July 28, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
September 19, 2026, 12:15 pm
Poll: Most US Jewish voters deeply concerned Netanyahu has fueled antisemitism
Survey shows that despite criticism of premier, 86% identify as pro-Israel, though majorities back aid cuts and remain divided over AIPAC’s role in primaries; most US Jews plan to vote Democrat
By ToI Staff
J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami addresses the liberal Zionist group’s annual conference in Washington, DC, in October 2019. (Courtesy)
September 12, 2026, 1:15 pm
J Street on the offensive with pledge to spend $3 million against AIPAC-backed candidates
Leader of US liberal Jewish group says Democrats hoping to defeat Republican rivals should no longer fear the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s war chest: ‘It’s a new era for us’
By Joseph Strauss
New York Times columnist Wajahat Ali (left) and Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal (right) on Ali's podcast "The Left Hook," September 4, 2026. (Screen capture: X/Wajahat Ali)
September 5, 2026, 6:05 pm
Palestinian journalist accused of racism for calling Hakeem Jeffries ‘AIPAC monkey’
Israel critic Rula Jebreal says insult referred to Japan’s three wise monkeys; Black lawmakers reject explanation, denounce use of language long deployed against Black people
By ToI Staff
Massachusetts State Sen. Ed Markey speaks during a Get Out the Vote event supporting Markey, August 29, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
September 2, 2026, 1:24 pm
Israel critic Ed Markey trounces Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
80-year-old progressive veteran vows Massachusetts is ‘not backing down’ as he accuses Trump of attacking Americans’ futures’ and ‘dreams’
By Sharon Udasin
N'kiyla Jasmine Thomas, a Democratic US Senate candidate for Oklahoma, speaks with FOX23 on May 5, 2026. (Screen capture: Youtube/FOX23)
August 26, 2026, 1:39 pm
Progressive bolstered by anti-AIPAC messaging wins Democratic Senate primary in Oklahoma
N’kiyla Jasmine Thomas, latest left-winger to win a red-state primary, secures long-shot candidacy after rejecting ‘garbage’ funds from pro-Israel lobby, which sat out race
By Sharon Udasin
Republican nominee for US Senate Mike Rogers speaks during a campaign event August 20, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
August 22, 2026, 7:32 pm
Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers said to ask AIPAC not to campaign on his behalf
As pro-Israel lobby group becomes increasingly unpopular across US politics, Axios says aides for Rogers warned its involvement would be detrimental to defeating Abdul El-Sayed
By ToI Staff and Agencies
California State Senator Aisha Wahab, a Democratic candidate for US Congress in the state’s 14th district, speaks during a primary election night event on August 18, 2026, in Hayward, California. (AP/Jeff Chiu)
August 21, 2026, 6:49 am
Progressive opposed by AIPAC wins California special election to succeed Eric Swalwell
State Senator Aisha Wahab, who backs ending military aid for Israel and accuses it of genocide in Gaza, says her victory shows her constituency ‘cannot be bought’
By Agencies
California state senator Aisha Wahab (L) and fellow Melissa Hernandez, both Democratic candidates for Congress in California's 14th district, (AP Photo/Annie Barker)
August 18, 2026, 11:43 pm
Israel-focused California primary pits progressive against AIPAC-backed moderate
Tuesday’s Democratic race for congressional seat is between Melissa Hernandez, whose campaign has received millions from pro-Israel PACs, and Aisha Wahab, who accuses Israel of genocide
By Grace Gilson
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