Democrats

Biden reaches out to Michigan's Arab-American community amid Gaza war

The Biden administration is making overtures to Arab-Americans in Dearborn, Michigan in an effort to solidify the Arab vote while maintaining support for Israel.

Biden to meet with top congressional leaders as national security bill remains stalled

Schumer and Johnson are at increasing odds as a partial government shutdown looms on March 1.

27/02/2024

US democrats need to show support for Israelis

To anyone reading this who is not Jewish or Israeli: I can tell you that lately, your Israeli friends often feel unseen, discriminated against, and betrayed.

By DANIELLA SHAMIR
25/02/2024

Pro-Israel Rep. Ritchie Torres left the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Or did it leave him?

Torres was first elected to represent his Bronx district in 2020, becoming one of the first two gay Black members of Congress.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
23/02/2024

Jewish Democrats in Congress call for temporary ceasefire to return hostages, provide aid to Gaza

In the letter, the representatives said the hostages and their families simply could not wait any longer, they also called on Biden to enable a massive surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Democratic Sen. urges Biden not to send offensive weapons to Israel in arms transfer

Kaine recommended that defensive articles be prioritized over offensive weapons that risk significant harm to civilians and a further deepening of the Gaza crisis.

Michigan's Arab American, left-wing communities vow 'uncommitted' against Biden in upcoming primary

"Michigan voters are sending Biden a clear message in the February 27 Democratic primary that he can count us out.

Loss of US support for Israel is an immediate existential threat

Anti-Israel groups encourage progressives to classify Palestinians and Jews by race. In this formulation, Palestinians are “indigenous people” and “people of color."

By YOSSIE HOLLANDER
20/02/2024

It’s time to support the Senate's Israel aid bill

As leaders of the largest Jewish communal organization in the world, the Jewish Federations of North America, we respectfully and prayerfully urge a yes vote.

12/02/2024

Israel aid debate reveals differences among Jewish groups over immigration

Israel and immigration — or border security — became linked when Republicans said they’d only support aid to Israel and Ukraine if it was paired with significant new US immigration restrictions.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
08/02/2024
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