Vance swaps America First for blame Israel first

Vance’s post-election political dance underscores his 2028 vulnerabilities

In the immediate aftermath of a landslide election like Tuesday night, there’s inevitably going to be a predictable flurry of overreaction.  But after examining the sheer scope of the Democratic victory, it’s worth considering the significant political implications the midterm results carry for Vice President JD Vance, whose path to the presidency in 2028 looks... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2016/01/cuomo-praises-bloomberg-amid-talks-of-independent-run/">Read More</a>

Democratic sweep raises questions for U.S.-Israel ties and Iran war

Democrats’ sweeping victories in Tuesday’s midterm elections have raised questions about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship and President Donald Trump’s approach to the war with Iran, as the incoming Democratic majorities in both chambers prepare to wield greater influence over American foreign policy.&nbsp; The election comes as Democratic lawmakers increasingly scrutinize the U.S.-Israel relationship,... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2022/09/daily-kickoff-lapid-to-make-u-n-debut-the-maldivian-diplomat-fighting-antisemitism/">Read More</a>

Some in Michigan Jewish community worried about future after El-Sayed victory

Prominent Jewish leaders and longtime Democratic donors in Michigan made a substantial push to prevent Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) from achieving victory in Michigan on Tuesday. That effort failed — and now some say they’re grappling with questions over the community’s future in the Wolverine State. Though it appears a narrow majority of Jewish voters... <a href="">Read More</a>

Democratic Senate sweep puts Schumer back in the saddle

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spent much of 2026 looking like a dead man walking — bleeding support from longtime Jewish backers for his endorsement of anti-Israel candidates, as left-wing figures circled over his seat and crowed about plans to strip him of influence in the party’s conference. But experts told Jewish Insider that... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2023/11/university-of-michigan-calls-off-anti-israel-campus-vote/">Read More</a>

Far-left challenger ousts Rep. Jimmy Gomez, as others lag in Dem-on-Dem races

Angela Gonzales-Torres, the Democratic Socialists of America member challenging Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), scored a decisive win over the Los Angeles Democrat in Tuesday’s midterm elections, even as other far-left candidates lagged in Democrat-versus-Democrat races elsewhere in the state. Gonzales-Torres led by 18 points, 59%-41%, with 73% of the vote counted as of Wednesday afternoon... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/11/democrats-sweep-control-of-house-senate-in-historic-landslide/">Read More</a>