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Israel divisions and a Trump threat shape Washington's first open mayor's race in 12 years

Today’s mayoral primary in Washington, D.C., has not gotten the same kind of frenzied national attention that accompanied recent mayoral contests in New York City, which pitted Zohran Mamdani, a…

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This Daily Kickoff explores tight congressional races, new PAC initiatives against antisemitism, and recent controversies surrounding political figures, activists, and international security developments.

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Chabad holding 250 menorah lightings in all 50 states to commemorate Chanukah, America’s 250th birthday

American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad) will hold 250 menorah lightings in all 50 states during Chanukah this year as part of a new initiative aimed at countering the “real darkness” of rising antisemitism and highlighting the Jewish community’s deep roots in American history shortly after the 250th birthday of the United States.  “Even in times... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2025/08/graham-targets-norway-over-bds/">Read More</a>

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Jewish New York Dems launch PAC to counter antisemitism and anti-Zionism

Three Jewish politicos from New York’s Capital Region — all women, and all Democrats — have launched a new state-level committee dedicated to supporting candidates with liberal social views who also push back on anti-Jewish and anti-Israel forces. Aleinu-NY PAC, named for the Jewish prayer that translates to “our duty,” registered with the New York... <a href="">Read More</a>

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Illinois Democrats spend big for anti-Israel candidate running for state Senate

Illinois Democrats are pumping significant cash into a state Senate race in the Chicago suburbs, hoping that an anti-Israel state representative can take down a Republican appointed to the seat. Since Labor Day, Democratic leadership has put more than $2 million — a substantial investment for a state-level race — behind state Rep. Nabeela Syed, boosted... <a href="">Read More</a>

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Rep. Doris Matsui continues to highlight Hasan Piker links to far-left opponent Mai Vang

As the general election race approaches between Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) and her far-left opponent, Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang, Matsui is continuing to lean into attacks linking Vang to far-left streamer Hasan Piker, running ads highlighting that Vang campaigned with Piker. A new ad by Matsui’s campaign highlights Piker’s past comments that America deserved... <a href="">Read More</a>

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