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People vote in the primary election at Northwestern High School in Detroit, August 4, 2026. (Nic Antaya/AP)
October 5, 2026, 5:29 pm
Democratic socialists scored big US primary wins, but that’s not the whole story
Israel-critical group’s victories concentrated in House races in deepest-blue districts, while few members won in Senate races, though Republicans still feeling the heat
By Sharon Udasin
Students work under Ten Commandments and Bill of Rights posters on display in a classroom at Lehman High School in Kyle, Texas, October 16, 2025. (AP/Eric Gay)
October 5, 2026, 3:37 am
Texas wins case forcing school district to display Ten Commandments in classrooms
Judge says schools in Galveston must abide by June 2025 state law, as separate effort to bring issue to Supreme Court is being led by two Texas rabbis
By Sharon Udasin
California Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to sign conservations bills during a visit to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, September 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
October 2, 2026, 6:08 am
California becomes 1st US state to list ‘Jewish’ as ethnicity, drawing praise
CEO of Jewish lobby group says recognizing Jews as religious group didn’t work, new approach will allow data on hate crime and other matters to properly reflect community needs
By Sharon Udasin
Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate James Fishback speaks to college students and supporters at a restaurant near the University of South Florida in Tampa, on July 30, 2026. (Dave Decker/ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters)
September 30, 2026, 7:43 pm
Far-right Israel critic James Fishback likens abortion to the Holocaust at Ole Miss event
Former GOP gubernatorial candidate in Florida says abortion ‘holocaust’ is ‘worse than the other one’ at event organized by Turning Point USA, and demands Trump cut off Netanyahu
By Sharon Udasin
US Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican from New York, speaks at the Republican convention September 10, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
September 30, 2026, 5:37 am
GOP’s Mike Lawler spars with Democrat challenger over antisemitism, Israel in NY House race
Incumbent US representative slams Cait Conley for not condemning Mamdani, as they express similar stances on most Israel-related issues with key exception of West Bank settlements
By Sharon Udasin
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at the Bay Area Discovery Museum, September 10, 2026, in Sausalito, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
September 29, 2026, 9:44 am
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to create safe spaces around synagogues
After violent anti-Israel protest at LA synagogue, state enacts 100-foot buffer zone around all houses of worship; Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Hindu groups endorse, but Council on American-Islamic Relations objects
By Sharon Udasin
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
US Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., holds up a Trump Bible as he questions Attorney General Pam Bondi in the House Judiciary Committee at the Capitol in Washington, February 11, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
September 17, 2026, 9:43 am
US Rep. Moskowitz uses Holocaust footage in campaign ad, citing family history
‘Never again is now,’ says Florida congressman, touting record of fighting antisemitism; his Republican opponent in competitive race, Scott Singer, is also Jewish
By Sharon Udasin
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
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a rally September 5, 2026, in Monroe, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
September 9, 2026, 5:34 am
Gavin Newsom says Democrats ‘overwhelmingly opposed to the current regime in Israel’
California governor and 2028 presidential hopeful slams Netanyahu and AIPAC, maintains Democratic Party has unified stance on Jewish state ‘even if you don’t think it’s genocide’ in Gaza
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
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava attends an event in downtown Miami, September 16, 2025. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)
September 7, 2026, 7:47 pm
Florida’s Miami-Dade county raises limit on Israel bonds investments
Cap upped from 3% to 5%; vote passes unanimously amid heated pushback from detractors urging cash be spent at home, not handed to Israeli government
By Sharon Udasin
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
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, left, talks with Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel during an Assembly session at the Capitol, August 31, 2026, in Sacramento, California. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
September 1, 2026, 6:34 pm
In first for US state, California lawmakers pass bill to deem ‘Jewish’ an ethnicity
Other bills ban false information in voting guides, prevent public agencies from holding major events on religious holidays; Newsom has until September 30 to sign bills into law
By Sharon Udasin
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
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