Hamawy victory overshadows mixed primary night for pro-Israel Democrats

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Congressional Progressive Caucus urges members to vote for Tlaib’s Lebanon war powers resolution

The leadership of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, whose members constitute nearly 45% of the House Democratic caucus, is encouraging members to vote for a war powers resolution led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) which aims to prevent any U.S. cooperation with or assistance for the Israeli operations in Lebanon, Jewish Insider has learned. Tlaib is... <a href="">Read More</a>

Jeffries declines to back Wasserman Schultz for her run in historically Black district

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) declined to fully back Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) on Tuesday, when asked at a press conference about her run in Florida’s 20th&nbsp; Congressional District, which has historically been represented by a Black lawmaker. “Everybody has a right to run where they see fit,” Jeffries said. “They’ve got to... <a href="">Read More</a>

Senate Dems wary after latest Platner revelations, but stick by him

Senate Democrats sounded wary of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after the latest revelations that he had engaged in sexual conversations with numerous women while married, but most aren’t calling for him to leave the race, or throwing their support behind Gov. Janet Mills, who still remains on the primary ballot even after suspending her... <a href="">Read More</a>

AIPAC betting big on pro-Israel Democrat and party favorite in Maryland

In one of its largest independent expenditures of the campaign cycle, the super PAC affiliated with AIPAC spent nearly $1.2 million this weekend to help boost Adrian Boafo, a Maryland state delegate running in a packed Democratic primary to succeed longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD). While the super PAC, United Democracy Project, has invested heavily... <a href="">Read More</a>