University of Washington cancels Hasan Piker appearance

Bibi balks on Gaza

This Daily Kickoff explores the growing rift between Washington and Jerusalem over Hamas disarmament, alongside key political primary battles, organizational developments, and regional defense pacts.

Netanyahu-Trump daylight over Hamas disarmament reflects diverging interests, election pressures

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said Jerusalem “does not accept the 15-point document” agreed to last month by the U.S.-led Board of Peace and Hamas that would see the eventual disarmament of the terror group and withdrawal of the IDF from the Gaza Strip — a rare public break with the White House,... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/07/democratic-socialists-of-america-members-anti-israel-candidates-donors/">Read More</a>

Trump taps Will Scharf as White House counsel

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf will replace David Warrington as White House counsel effective Sept. 1. In a Truth Social post, Trump praised Scharf, whom he said has done “an amazing job” as staff secretary, as “Tough, Strong, and Smart! He also loves our Country, and respects... <a href="">Read More</a>

Longtime Connecticut congressman faces primary challenger making generational case for change

Longtime Rep. John Larson (D-CT) is facing a serious challenge to his political survival from former Hartford, Conn., Mayor Luke Bronin, the latest in a wave of challengers to make the argument for generational change in the House of Representatives. Larson, 78, has held his House seat since 1999. Despite their age gap — Bronin... <a href="">Read More</a>

Democratic primary for Craig’s House seat in Minnesota showcases Israel divide within party

The three major Democratic candidates vying to replace Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) are charting distinct lanes on Israel policy but only one of them, at a recent debate, offered support for Israel. The front-runner, former state Sen. Matt Little, is the Democrat positioning himself as most hostile to Israel in the race.&nbsp; Little’s views are... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/02/mamdani-phylisa-wisdom-antisemitism-office-head/">Read More</a>