Race to replace Pelosi offers early test of whether progressive Jews welcomed on the left 

Socialist sweep in New York as Mamdani candidates prevail

It’s New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s party now — even if not everybody in the Big Apple feels invited. The mayor’s candidates for Congress jumped out to early leads Tuesday night, with former City Comptroller Brad Lander comfortably defeating Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY), an anti-President Donald Trump stalwart who nonetheless lost support from his... <a href="">Read More</a>

Micah Lasher, experienced lawmaker with close ties to Jewish community, wins race to replace Nadler

New York state Assemblymember Micah Lasher, a Jewish Democrat, claimed victory on Tuesday night in a hard-fought primary for a coveted House seat in the heart of Manhattan, according to the Associated Press. Lasher had won 39% with most of the vote tallied by the time his race had been called. He prevailed over a... <a href="">Read More</a>

Boafo wins crowded Maryland primary in victory to Hoyer and pro-Israel allies

Maryland state Del. Adrian Boafo prevailed on Tuesday in the crowded Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), who endorsed him, marking a legacy-burnishing victory for the veteran congressman and his pro-Israel allies. The Associated Press called the race after Boafo had secured 32% of the vote with about one-half of ballots counted... <a href="">Read More</a>

Robert Kraft’s antisemitism group names advisory board of business and political leaders

The Blue Square Alliance Against Hate announced on Tuesday the formation of its inaugural advisory board to help guide the organization.  The five board members of the organization, founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, includes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan; Dentons CEO Kate Barton; Salesforce CEO... <a href="">Read More</a>

Administration planning $80 billion supplemental funding request for Iran war

The Trump administration is planning to ask Congress to approve an $80 billion request for additional funding to replenish stockpiles and otherwise pay for the war in Iran, according to several reports. That request comes on top of a push for a $1.15 trillion regular defense budget for 2027 as well as another $350 billion... <a href="">Read More</a>