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Lindsey Graham’s sudden death leaves his legislative priorities in limbo
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) sudden death last weekend is complicating an already difficult dynamic between Senate Republicans and President Donald Trump, as legislators try to muster enough support…
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Small dollars, big wins: the new money behind the Democrats' anti-Israel wing
The second-quarter congressional fundraising reports, which were posted on Wednesday, paint a picture of far-left, anti-Israel candidates drawing financial fuel from a growing small-dollar donor network of like-minded individuals. Nearly all of the Democratic Socialists of America-aligned or virulently anti-Israel candidates were among the Democrats’ leading fundraisers, including lawmakers (like Reps. Rashida Tlaib [D-MI] and... <a href="">Read More</a>
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Saudi-UAE rift is bad for U.S. regional interests, former ambassador to Egypt warns
ASPEN, Colo. — The rift growing rift between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates hurts U.S. interests in the region and Washington should work to bring the countries and other Gulf Cooperation Council states back together, Herro Mustafa Garg, a former U.S. ambassador to Egypt, argued on a panel at the Aspen Security Forum on... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/what-we-are-watching/">Read More</a>
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26mPat Ryan offers refunds to pro-Israel donors
Today’s Daily Kickoff explores rising pressure on Democratic lawmakers regarding Israel aid, the financial surge of anti-Israel primary candidates, and the legislative void left by Senator Lindsey Graham's passing.
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Ted Deutch criticizes ex-colleagues’ votes on ‘meaningless,’ ‘ridiculous’ Massie amendment
ASPEN, Colo. — American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch, who served as a Democratic member of Congress from 2010-2022, expressed frustration and disappointment with the decision of half of his former caucus to vote this week for an amendment to cut off U.S. military aid to Israel. The issue, Deutch argued, is too important and too... <a href="">Read More</a>
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6mHow socialist candidates cashed in during the left-wing wave
Left-wing candidates, including several members of the Democratic Socialists of America, rode a wave of anti-Israel sentiment — and donor cash — to victory in primaries in New York and New Jersey in June. The latest fundraising filing period highlighted the diverse donor bases backing some of the most outspoken critics of Israel and capitalism,... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2023/06/maryland-house-race-lesley-lopez-david-trone-democrat-primary/">Read More</a>