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US Rep. Ilhan Omar takes questions during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, January 13, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
October 12, 2026, 6:27 pm
Federal agents raid home of Trump critic Ilhan Omar amid criminal probe
Investigative arm of US immigration enforcement leads search, according to local reports, in dramatic escalation of Trump’s feud with the left-wing lawmaker, weeks before midterms
By AFP
Senatorial candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, left, and former vice-president Kamala Harris participate in a roundtable discussion about reproductive health in Detroit, September 22, 2026. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP, Pool)
September 29, 2026, 8:02 pm
More Michigan Jews pressure El-Sayed on Israel as Democrats rally behind him
17 additional signers join clergy-led ‘Nonnegotiables’ petition demanding concessions from Senate nominee, but with Election Day nearing, he may have little incentive to listen
By Andrew Lapin
Radio personality Sid Rosenberg (left) and US Vice President JD Vance. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images via AFP, AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
September 18, 2026, 3:24 pm
Jewish radio host Sid Rosenberg says he ‘charmed’ JD Vance after slamming VP’s stances on Israel
Thursday meeting comes after US vice president said Trump has been willing to ‘part ways’ with Netanyahu, and that US Mideast policy can’t be ‘subservient to the State of Israel’
By Sharon Udasin
Leon Black, a billionaire who was close with Jeffrey Epstein, arrives for a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee at the Capitol in Washington, June 26, 2026. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)
September 17, 2026, 5:06 pm
US House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein probe
Justice Department must now decide whether to seek criminal prosecution of the billionaire, who has defied subpoenas in an investigation of his ties to the disgraced financier
By LISA MASCARO
Rep. Sander Levin on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
September 17, 2026, 12:47 pm
Jewish Democratic elder statesman Sander Levin backs Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Candidate’s refusal to endorse two-state solution has many local Jews balking; 95-year-old former congressman of over three decades says while he differs on Israel, they agree on other policy
By Andrew Lapin
This illustrative photograph shows a handheld smartphone displaying the icons of some of the main artificial intelligence based apps, in Saint-Mande, east of Paris, on July 15, 2026. (Martin LELIEVRE/AFP)
September 15, 2026, 6:12 pm
Bernie Sanders, Steve Bannon to call for AI limits as unease crosses party lines
Amid increased concern over AI dangers, the progressive senator and right-wing firebrand are both set to speak at a Washington event advocating for controls on the technology
By Courtney Rozen
US President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican convention September 9, 2026, in Dallas. (AP/Alex Brandon)
September 10, 2026, 1:59 pm
Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, pledges to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins
Vance appears to try to partially walk back questionable proposal, but suggests it could be paid for with tariff revenues, despite estimated cost amounting to more than $1 trillion
By JONATHAN J. COOPER
Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., speaks during a news conference on the Equality Act at the Capitol, April 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
September 9, 2026, 5:46 pm
Centrist beats progressive foe in NH Democratic Senate primary marked by Israel criticism
Moderates Chris Pappas and Maggie Goodlander win decisive victories, while Stefany Shaheen narrowly prevails, after races in which candidates sparred over Netanyahu, Gaza and AIPAC
By Sharon Udasin
Dr. Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio, greets constituents along the parade route of the 54th Annual CDC Parade on September 7, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images via JTA)
September 8, 2026, 4:52 am
Armed attacker arrested after lunging at Ohio Jewish gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton
Patrick Havas, 38, detained after pushing through crowd at Democratic Party fairgrounds; Republican rival Ramaswamy condemns incident as ‘completely unacceptable’
By Sharon Udasin
Rep. Mike Collins, a Georgia Republican (C), speaks with RJC National Chairman Senator Norm Coleman (R) on the stage of the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual convention in Las Vegas, August 31, 2026. (RJC/X)
September 1, 2026, 5:39 pm
At GOP Jewish confab ahead of midterms, speakers warn of far-left DSA candidates
While Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates may only rise to seven, Republicans paint rival Democratic Party as ceding control to anti-Israel faction
By Joseph Strauss
Sen. Ed Markey speaks during a Get Out the Vote event supporting Markey, August 29, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
September 1, 2026, 5:31 pm
Massachusetts progressive and Israel critic Markey expected to rout centrist challenger
Tuesday’s Democratic Senate primary pits 80-year-old incumbent against more moderate politician 33 years his junior who seems unlikely to woo younger voters
By Sharon Udasin
Sen. Jon Ossoff poses for a portrait during an event at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, April 26, 2025, in Marietta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
August 29, 2026, 1:50 am
Jon Ossoff joins US Democrats distancing from Hasan Piker
Jewish Georgia senator weighs in amid blowback from local Jews over votes to block weapons to Israel, calling out left-wing streamer who has been accused of antisemitism
By Joseph Strauss
From left to right: Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic candidate for US Senate, joins Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin and Michigan US Rep. Debbie Dingell for a town hall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, August 26, 2026. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
August 27, 2026, 4:27 pm
Stumping in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed and Jamie Raskin dodge queries on Hasan Piker, Israel
Democratic Senate candidate and Jewish campaigner seek to move beyond latest remarks about US Jews made by left-wing streamer accused of antisemitism
By Andrew Lapin
L-R: N’Kiyla 'Jasmine' Thomas and Jim Priest, candidates in the Democratic senate primary race in Oklahoma. (Aimee Tietze Adams/N’Kiyla 'Jasmine' Thomas: US.Senate 2026, Jim Priest US Senate)
August 25, 2026, 3:18 pm
Oklahoma Democratic primary pits centrist against activist with ad tossing AIPAC ‘trash’
N’kiyla Thomas says she has no ‘concerns’ with Jews or Israel’s existence, but she’s attacked the pro-Israel lobby even though her rival, Jim Priest, has not been funded by it
By Sharon Udasin
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida) takes the stage alongside some of the city's commissioners at a Fourth of July celebration on July 4, 2026 in Sunrise, Fla. (Teo Armus/TWP via Getty Images via JTA)
August 18, 2026, 10:09 pm
Florida’s primaries have many pain points for Jews. Here are 5 races to watch
The conservative state is home to a large Jewish community and features several marquee matchups Tuesday on both sides of the aisle
By Andrew Lapin
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