DNI Tulsi Gabbard to resign, citing husband’s illness

Over 70% of Jewish teachers in unions fear speaking out about antisemitism, ADL report finds

More than 70% of Jewish teachers in unions fear that speaking up about antisemitism in their union could harm their careers or reputations, according to a study published Thursday by the Anti-Defamation League.&nbsp; The report, “Antisemitism in U.S. Teachers Unions,” surveyed 307 Jewish members of teachers unions in 24 states — with significant representation from... <a href="">Read More</a>

Ossoff ‘unreservedly rejects’ Piker’s comments on Jewish support for Israel

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) joined the growing list of Democrats condemning far-left streamer Hasan Piker’s recent comments suggesting American Jews bear responsibility for inciting antisemitic attacks due to their support for Israel. Piker had in March named Ossoff as his “dark-horse pick” for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, alongside a series of further-left candidates. Ossoff,... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/profiles/tamara-harel-cohen/">Read More</a>

Doha losing a lot of dough

Today’s Daily Kickoff covers Michigan Representative Hillary Scholten’s stance against extremist rhetoric, U.S. sanctions on Palestine Action, and the severe economic impact of the Iran war on Qatar’s LNG exports.

The moderate Michigan Democrat holding the line against Hasan Piker

Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI) has emerged in recent weeks as one of the Democratic Party’s most outspoken voices against antisemitic influencer Hasan Piker —&nbsp;including standing as one of the few Michigan Democratic holdouts in endorsing Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in light of his relationship with Piker. Her stalwart outspokenness against antisemitism and resistance to her... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/08/hillary-scholten-democratic-party-hasan-piker-holding-the-line/">Read More</a>

Republican state senator aims to be ‘boring enough to win’ Rep. Angie Craig’s seat

Facing down a far-left candidate in a swing district near Minnesota’s Twin Cities, Republican state Sen. Eric Pratt is hoping he’s “boring enough to win.” In a bid to replace Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN), a moderate who flipped the district in 2018, Democrats nominated former state Sen. Matt Little, who defeated two primary rivals as... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2024/05/bidens-israel-threat-slammed-by-pro-israel-lawmakers-mainstream-jewish-groups/">Read More</a>