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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 570

Democratic Party

US Senator Bernie Sanders, Independent from Vermont, greets supporters after speaking at the "Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here" rally at Gloria Molina Grand Park in Los Angeles on April 12, 2025. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP)
April 13, 2025, 11:06 am
‘Fighting Oligarchy Tour’: Bernie Sanders seeks to galvanize resistance to Trump
83-year-old socialist is drawing large crowds at rallies, and even put in a surprise appearance at Saturday’s Coachella music festival, trying to raise the US left from its apathy
By Romain FONSEGRIVES
US Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, joined by Democratic Senators Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Peter Welch of Vermont, address a news conference on restricting arms sales to Israel at the US Capitol on November 19, 2024 in Washington. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP)
April 4, 2025, 1:24 am
US Senate overwhelmingly votes down Sanders’ motions to block arms sales to Israel
Minority of Democrats voting in favor falls from 19 to 15 since Nov., with Ossoff flipping to ‘No’ as he readies for reelection fight next year; freshman Kim a more surprising ‘Yes’ vote
By Jacob Magid
Kitty Dukakis, left, and Massachusetts Gov. Michael S. Dukakis outside their home in Brookline, Massachusetts, March 7, 1989. (AP/David Tenenbaum)
March 26, 2025, 11:00 am
Kitty Dukakis, the first Jewish spouse of a US presidential candidate, dies at 88
She joined 1st US presidential commission on Holocaust, urged creation of Holocaust museum; after going public with her struggles, advocated for those dealing with addiction
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer gives a television interview, at the Capitol in Washington, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
March 23, 2025, 9:55 pm
Schumer says he won’t step down as Senate Democrat leader despite pressure from party
Longtime Senate stalwart argues his move to push GOP funding bill was ‘out of pure conviction as to what a leader should do and what the right thing for America and my party was’
By Will Weissert
Protesters demonstrate near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP/Alex Brandon)
February 26, 2025, 6:45 pm
Poll finds share of US Democrats backing Israel dwindling to 33%
All-time low figure marks sharp decline from 63% who viewed Israel favorably just three years ago, but Jewish Democrats point to ‘unwavering’ support from party leaders
By Ben Sales
Israeli Ambassador to US Michael Herzog, left, welcomes, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken upon his arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday Oct. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)
February 4, 2025, 2:09 pm
After finishing DC tour, an Israeli ambassador known for his discretion is ready to talk
In astonishingly uncharacteristic interview, Michael Herzog claims State Department bureaucrats withheld weapons to Israel, pans Netanyahu’s handling of Gaza war and judicial overhaul
By Jacob Magid
Vice President Kamala Harris, right, holds a ceremonial swearing-in for Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., left, joined by his wife Eve M. Schiff, center, at the Capitol in Washington, December 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
December 10, 2024, 5:31 am
Adam Schiff sworn into Senate on 1490 edition of Maimonides’ legal code
Spokeswoman for California Democrat says he chose volume in part due to concerns about state of the rule of law as Trump returns to the White House
By Ron Kampeas
This combination of pictures created on November 02, 2024, shows former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) as he arrives on stage to speak during a campaign rally at the Sports and Expo Center at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, November 1, 2024, and US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) as she arrives for a campaign rally at the Craig Ranch Amphitheater in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 31, 2024.(Roberto Schmidt and David Becker/AFP)
December 5, 2024, 11:36 am
US Jews favored Harris over Trump, but Democrats’ edge smaller than in 2020 – analyses
Several surveys conducted since Election Day find that 63% to 71% of Jewish voters backed Democrats, keeping in line with historical preference for party
By Ron Kampeas
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 9, 2024. (Cliff Owen/AP)
December 5, 2024, 9:00 am
Chuck Schumer reelected head of US Senate Democrats, this time as minority leader
The Jewish lawmaker has a busy few weeks ahead of him, including getting Biden’s federal judge nominees approved, enshrining IHRA definition of antisemitism into law
By Ron Kampeas
US Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), joined by fellow senators U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), speaks at a news conference on restricting arms sales to Israel at the U.S. Capitol on November 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP)
November 22, 2024, 5:12 am
Israel breathes small sigh of relief after most US Senate Democrats back arms transfers
Senior Israeli official tells ToI that embassy diplomats met with every lawmaker seen to be on the fence, managing to sway several who initially planned to back Sanders resolutions
By Jacob Magid
US Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), joined by fellow senators (L-R) U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) a U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), speaks at a news conference on restricting arms sales to Israel at the U.S. Capitol on November 19, 2024 in Washington, DC.( Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP)
November 21, 2024, 6:37 am
Senate motions blocking arms sales to Israel fail, but pick up Democrat support
Most Democrats reject Bernie Sanders-led resolutions, though size of faction opposed to Israel’s handling of Gaza war up markedly since January vote, underscoring internal divide
By Jacob Magid
US Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), joined by fellow senators U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), listens to a question at a news conference on restricting arms sales to Israel at the U.S. Capitol on November 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP)
November 20, 2024, 2:12 am
White House urging Democrats to reject progressive push to block arms transfers to Israel
With legislation almost certain to fail given bipartisan backing for Israel, administration’s decision to weigh in shows desire for party to maintain pro-Israel stance after election
By Jacob Magid
US President Joe Biden walks to speak in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, November 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
November 7, 2024, 8:08 pm
Biden blamed by Harris allies for resounding loss to Trump
‘The biggest onus of this loss is on President Biden,’ says former candidate Andrew Yang. ‘If he had stepped down in January instead of July, we may be in a very different place’
By AAMER MADHANI
US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech for the 2024 presidential election on the campus of Howard University in Washington, Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
November 7, 2024, 1:15 am
Conceding to Trump, Harris vows to continue ‘the fight that fueled this campaign’
US vice president tells supporters battle will go on ‘in the voting booth, in the courts and in the public square,’ as she grapples with profound rejection by voters in election
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Rep. Elissa Slotkin speaks during an election night watch party, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
November 7, 2024, 12:23 am
Jewish Democrat Elissa Slotkin narrowly wins Michigan Senate seat
Slotkin’s win gives Democrats a bittersweet victory in swing state Trump managed to snag for a second time
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI
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