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State Rep. Angie Nixon, speaks loudly on the Florida House floor during a redistricting bill on April 29, 2026, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP/Mike Stewart)
August 19, 2026, 12:57 pm
Anti-Israel Democrat wins upset in Florida Senate primary, in latest victory for DSA
Elsewhere in the state, several Jewish, pro-Israel candidates win nominations, including incumbents Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Jared Moskowitz, and far-right firebrand Randy Fine
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Abdul El-Sayed departs following a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan, August 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 6, 2026, 6:23 pm
El-Sayed’s narrow Michigan win splits Jewish Democrats over potential rapprochment
Success of anti-Israel candidate leaves many feeling abandoned by party despite razor-thin margin of victory, with some considering voting Republican in November
By Grace Gilson
Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan, August 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 6, 2026, 10:54 am
After attacking AIPAC, El-Sayed seeks support from Michigan’s pro-Israel Democrats
Having edged out pro-Israel Stevens, Democratic Senate nominee asserts commitment to Jewish safety, calls for party unity, while maintaining opposition to military aid for Israel
By Ron Kampeas
Abdul El-Sayed arrives for a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan, August 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 5, 2026, 11:57 am
Anti-Israel Democratic candidate El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary
Progressive who called idea of Jewish state ‘illiberal,’ and said money is only reason Dems who ‘believe in human rights’ support Israel, achieves narrow victory against pro-Israel, AIPAC-backed rival Stevens
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid (2nd from left) poses with Democratic Party Senators (from left) Richard Blumenthal, Jacky Rosen, Maggie Hassan, and Tim Kaine, during a meeting in Washington, in a photo released July 28, 2026. (Office of Yair Lapid)
July 29, 2026, 8:07 pm
In DC, Lapid tells Democrats who voted to block arms sales not to ‘give up’ on Israel
Meeting several Democratic senators ahead of the Israeli election, opposition leader says boycotts are ‘not the way’
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Eric Trump and his wife Lara,, White House Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles attend the funeral of senator Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral, July 28, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
July 29, 2026, 3:50 am
‘He loved Israel’: Lindsey Graham eulogized by Trump and other dignitaries at DC funeral
Netanyahu and Zelensky, both of whose countries were strongly backed by the late senator, join US leaders in remembering Graham, who Trump quips ‘never saw a war he didn’t like’
By Agencies and Jacob Magid
Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for US Senate, speaks at the Maine Democratic Nominating Convention, July 25, 2026, in Bangor, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
July 26, 2026, 3:35 am
Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination, keeps mum on Israel, AIPAC
Senate hopeful, who previously accused Israel of ‘genocide,’ skirts issue in victory speech, and will now replace Graham Platner; anti-Israel activists rally in support outside convention hall
By Grace Gilson
From left, Reps. Jason Crow, Pramila Jayapal and Greg Casar talk to reporters just after the US House narrowly passed a resolution to halt US military action in Iran, at the Capitol in Washington, July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
July 23, 2026, 10:31 pm
US House symbolically votes to curb Trump’s Iran war powers, but Senate backs president
In bipartisan effort, House votes to order Trump to halt military action against Iran until he receives congressional approval, highlighting growing frustration ahead of midterms
By Patricia Zengerle
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, July 21, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
July 22, 2026, 2:13 am
Iran war has cost US $37.5 billion so far, Hegseth tells Senate as he asks for more funds
Pentagon chief warns US will ‘face critical shortfalls’ of armaments without the requested funding, as top general says he can’t ‘answer what it will cost’ to ‘get the job done’
By LISA MASCARO
Democratic Michigan US Senate candidates, Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Rep. Haley Stevens are displayed on a television during a debate inside the spin room at WoodTV studios, Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 7, 2026, (Kristen Norman/AP)
July 19, 2026, 6:45 pm
AIPAC has spent record amount on Michigan’s Senate primary, in test of its influence
Pro-Israel group throws its weight behind Democrat senate candidate Haley Stevens, who is facing Muslim progressive Abdul El-Sayed in state with nation’s largest US Arab community
By AP and ToI Staff
Sen Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks to the media before the CBS News Republican presidential debate at the Peace Center, February 13, 2016, in Greenville, South Carolina. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
July 13, 2026, 7:57 am
From pool halls to Congress: How Lindsey Graham reached the heights of US politics
Longtime South Carolina senator built power in Washington over decades through close relationships with top GOP figures; became ‘family’ to Trump after attacking him in 2016 race
By AP
US Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks to the media in Tel Aviv, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP/Maya Levin)
July 13, 2026, 3:20 am
Paragon of a bygone era? With death of Lindsey Graham, Israel loses a stalwart ally
Republican senator organized a bipartisan trip to Israel shortly after October 7, saying at the time: ‘If I had a bigger plane, we probably would have brought the entire Senate’
By Ron Kampeas
US Senator Lindsey Graham makes remarks to journalists in Jerusalem, October 8, 2024. (AP/ Maya Alleruzzo)
July 12, 2026, 1:03 pm
Sen. Lindsey Graham, outspoken backer of US-Israel relationship, dies at 71
Longtime Republican lawmaker helped shape Trump’s foreign policy on Iran and regularly visited Israel; Netanyahu sends condolences, saying state ‘lost one of its greatest friends’
By Seung Min Kim and CHRIS MEGERIAN
Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
July 9, 2026, 9:50 pm
Possible Platner replacements in Maine Senate race have divergent stands on Israel
Candidates to replace the harsh Israel critic include a DSA-backed union leader, a brewery owner who says Israel has right to defend itself, and a pro-arms embargo epidemiologist
By Joseph Strauss
Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. He has since suspended his campaign amid rape allegations. (AP/Robert F. Bukaty)
July 9, 2026, 11:09 am
Anti-Israel Democrat in Maine ends US Senate campaign after rape accusation
Scandal-plagued Graham Platner agrees to drop out, says it is not an admission of guilt; left-wing populist had covered up Nazi tattoo, built campaign on anti-AIPAC rhetoric
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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