Senate approves House-passed Iran war powers resolution in largely symbolic move

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="">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>

Shapiro blasts antisemitic bike rally targeting Philly Jewish businesses

A spokesperson for Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed a planned bicycle rally targeting Jewish- and Israeli-owned businesses in the heart of Philadelphia on Sunday and said that state police are engaging with local law enforcement about the incident. The event, organized by local anti-Israel groups on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, has been... <a href="">Read More</a>