AIPAC

Gavin Newsom says he never has and ‘never will’ take money from AIPAC

Newsom, widely believed to be running for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, was offering a clear sign that he is aiming to appeal to a voter base that is increasingly critical of Israel.

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom attends the inauguration of new installations at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center as part of the prison’s transformation plan, in San Quentin, California, US, February 20, 2026.
A BANNER that reads "Dump AIPAC" is displayed by demonstrators as they take part in a protest against the US backing of the Israeli military operation in Gaza, outside the Washington office of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in Washington, DC, US, September 22, 2025.

Jewish Illinois rep. withdraws endorsement for congressional candidate over AIPAC ties

Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Jewish officials rebuke Rep. Randy Fine over post allegedly comparing Muslims to dogs

Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem December 2, 2025.

FM Sa'ar to represent Israel at Trump's Washington Board of Peace summit


AIPAC taps its No. 2, Elliot Brandt, to be its next CEO at uncertain time for US-Israel relations

Elliot Brandt, currently the AIPAC’s vice CEO, will succeed longtime CEO Howard Kohr, who is stepping down at year’s end after nearly 20 years leading the group.

Elliot Brandt, speaking at AIPAC's 2019 conference in Washington, D.C.

Angela Alsobrooks beats AIPAC-aligned opponent in Maryland Democratic primary

In one of the costliest Senate primary races in US history, Trone spent at least $62 million of his own money and did not accept money from political action committees.

 Angela Alsobrooks, picture taken 2011

Longtime Israel critic loses Indiana Republican House primary after campaign by Jewish groups

The RJC previously worked to oust Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King, who had a history of condoning white supremacists. He lost his primary in 2020.

 THEN-PRIME minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the AIPAC Conference in Washington in 2018.

How Howard Kohr made AIPAC a pro-Israel powerhouse while keeping out of sight

Allies said that under Kohr, earthquakes within the lobby were the exception rather than the rule.

AIPAC's longtime executive director Howard Kohr.

AIPAC is the target of an antisemitic witch hunt - opinion

The focus on AIPAC is wildly disproportionate to the lobby's size or spending.

 Protesters hold a rally across from AIPAC offices in New York City, in February, after marching and demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.

American Jewish groups mourn passing of former US Senator Joe Lieberman

ADL: We're deeply saddened by the passing of former Senator Joe Liberman. As the first Jew to appear on a national Presidential ticket - he often credited Judaism for calling him to public service.

Joe Liberman at the Herzl Conference on October 30, 2019.

Howard Kohr, longtime AIPAC director, announces retirement

Under Kohr’s leadership, AIPAC has traversed five presidencies and more than 10 Israeli elections.

Howard Kohr

Netanyahu: Wrong to hold Israel to standard no one else held to

“For Israel, every civilian death is a tragedy. For Hamas, every civilian death is a strategy,” he said. 

PRIME Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a video address to AIPAC in 2019.

Pressure rises on Biden, Democrats to reject AIPAC funds

The campaign accompanies an increasingly organized movement within the Democratic Party protesting Biden's support of Israel. 

 THEN-PRIME minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the AIPAC Conference in Washington in 2018.

Adam Schiff, advances to Senate runoff in California to replace Dianne Feinstein

The representative, Adam Schiff, a Jewish Democrat with AIPAC backing, wins elections and advances to the runoff for the US Senate.

 Democratic Senate candidate U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff and his wife Eve Schiff greet supporters during his California primary election night gathering at The Avalon in Los Angeles, March 05, 2024.