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Jewish congressional candidate Scott Wiener (left) is harassed by anti-Zionists as he walks through the Trans March in San Francisco, California, June 26, 2026. (Screenshot via X via JTA)
June 30, 2026, 6:39 pm
US Jewish, LGBTQ groups denounce Pride harassment of Jewish politician Scott Wiener
Reactions come after gay congressional candidate was targeted by anti-Zionists at trans event, further inflaming tensions on the left surrounding Israel and antisemitism
By Andrew Lapin
Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander arrives with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for an election night watch party in New York on June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
June 25, 2026, 3:29 am
5 takeaways from the NY primaries: Shifting Jewish power centers, King Mamdani and more
Wins by candidates backed by NYC’s anti-Zionist mayor shake pro-Israel Democrats and leave Jewish groups divided over where party is headed on Israel
By Andrew Lapin
From left, Democratic congressional candidates Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, Sen. Bernie Sanders, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier on stage during a rally ahead of New York's primary election, June 18, 2026, in Brooklyn. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
June 23, 2026, 4:16 pm
Israel, AIPAC and Zohran Mamdani take center stage in Tuesday’s NY primaries
From country’s most Jewish congressional district to left-wing challenges against incumbents, contests will test where Democrats stand on Jewish state
By Joseph Strauss
Alex Bores attends the Human Rights Campaign 2026 Greater New York Dinner at Marriott Marquis Times Square on February 7, 2026, in New York City. (Manoli Figetakis/Getty Images/AFP)
June 19, 2026, 5:12 am
The ‘Boalition’: How Alex Bores unites pro-Israel moderates and progressive left
NYC Upper East Side assemblyman’s focus on AI regulation helped him assemble a rare diverse support base in a crowded congressional race to succeed Jerry Nadler
By Joseph Strauss
US Senate candidate Mike Collins celebrates during an election-night watch party after winning the Republican nomination, June 16, 2026, in Jackson, Georgia. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
June 18, 2026, 4:21 pm
What to know about Georgia’s Jewish senator calling newly minted GOP opponent an antisemite
Mike Collins snagged the Republican nomination, putting him across from Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff in November’s election. Here’s what the contest means for local Jews
By Andrew Lapin
DC Council member Janeese Lewis George speaks to the crowd during an election night party at the Howard Theatre, June 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
June 17, 2026, 11:51 pm
Democratic socialist who accuses Israel of genocide leads DC mayoral primary
Janeese Lewis George says she will meet with groups that don’t share values, adding pro-Palestinian advocacy and ‘commitment against antisemitism’ do not conflict
By Shira Li Bartov
Then-US Senate candidate Jackson Lahmeyer, a Tulsa-area pastor, speaks to Edmond resident Winona Heltzel on March 15, 2022, at the H&H Shooting Sports gun range in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo by Sean Murphy_File)
June 16, 2026, 10:21 am
Trump-backed congressional candidate supports Israel, says Antichrist will be Jewish
Jackson Lahmeyer favored in Tuesday’s primary for solidly Republican Oklahoma district with large Jewish community, amid widening evangelical divide over Zionism
By Andrew Lapin and Grace Gilson
New York State Assemblymember Micah Lasher at a Congressional candidate forum, in New York City, June 8, 2026. (Screenshot/YouTube)
June 10, 2026, 1:06 am
NYC congressional candidate laments ‘obsession’ with Israel in politics
Democrat Micah Lasher says he is ‘exhausted’ by incessant discourse surrounding Jewish state, urges more focus on domestic issues
By Luke Tress
Tucker Carlson attends a meeting with US President Donald Trump and oil executives in the East Room of the White House, January 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
June 6, 2026, 4:59 pm
Some Jewish Republicans think Carlson threat is fading; others worry he’ll run for president
Antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in party spark debate at RJC gala as Rep. Randy Fine says biggest threat now comes from the left; watchdogs fear toxic rhetoric still being normalized
By Joseph Strauss
A US F/A-18 Super Hornet takes off from an aircraft carrier for strikes in Iran, February 28, 2026. (CENTCOM)
June 4, 2026, 5:40 am
US House backs symbolic resolution aiming to halt Iran war, in rebuke of Trump
Four Republicans vote with Democrats on bill to limit Trump’s authority, after GOP speaker of the House tried to prevent display of opposition against president
By AP
Dr. Adam Hamawy speaks during an AFP interview after meetings at the White House and on Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2024. (Drew Angerer/AFP)
June 3, 2026, 6:46 pm
Former Gaza surgeon and staunch Israel critic wins NJ Democratic US House primary
Egypt-born US veteran Adam Hamawy wins by some 12 points despite scrutiny over ties to ‘Blind Sheikh’ terror convict; expected to serve in Congress after November’s statewide vote
By Joseph Strauss
US President Donald Trump speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House after a security threat at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, April 25, 2026, as FBI director Kash Patel and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin listen. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
June 2, 2026, 11:57 pm
Trump to attend new White House press gala on July 24, after shooting at April event
Smaller event with heightened security will be do-over for the April 24 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which was cut short by gunfire at a security checkpoint outside venue
By Danny Kemp
Clockwise from left: Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman, congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar, congressional candidate Scott Wiener, L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, and congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti are among the California primary contenders of interest to the Jewish community. (Photo illustration by Grace Yagel/70 Faces Media)
June 2, 2026, 5:13 pm
In California primaries, Jewish voters face a slate of races shaped by Israel, antisemitism
Tuesday’s contests have some Jews weighing reality TV candidate over left-wing Israel critic, while others consider backing pro-Israel progressive who accused country of genocide
By Andrew Lapin
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, and House GOP leaders depart a news conference, at the Capitol in Washington, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
May 22, 2026, 6:07 am
Republicans delay US House vote to halt Iran war that was on verge of passing
GOP postpones vote on Trump’s war powers to June as its struggles to muster support to defeat resolution; House Democratic leader calls Republicans ‘cowardly’ for pulling bill
By STEPHEN GROVES
Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Nevada Democrat and co-sponsor of the Jewish American Security Act, speaks to the media at the Capitol, March 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
May 20, 2026, 10:46 pm
US Jewish groups urge Senate to back $1 billion bipartisan antisemitism bill
Law would require US Education Department to adopt strategy to combat online antisemitism, triple allocation of security funds for security at houses of worship
By PHILISSA CRAMER
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