Pat Ryan says he’ll refund AIPAC donors who ask following vote to end U.S. aid to Israel

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>

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 in the caucus to pass the president’s key legislative priorities.&nbsp; Graham’s committee chairmanships, vast donor network and his close relationship with Trump and Secretary of State Marco... <a href="">Read More</a>

Saudi-UAE rift is bad for U.S. regional interests, former ambassador to Egypt warns

ASPEN, Colo. —&nbsp;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>

Pat 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.

Ted Deutch criticizes ex-colleagues’ votes on ‘meaningless,’ ‘ridiculous’ Massie amendment

ASPEN, Colo. —&nbsp;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>