AIPAC

House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding

The House voted 314 to 104 to defeat the measure, offered as an amendment to a State Department spending bill by Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky.

US Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) speaks to the press as he exits a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington.
US Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) speaks during a press conference alongside lawmakers and university union members following pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, Capitol Hill, Washington.

Cori Bush vows to deliver 'knockout' punch to AIPAC in upcoming congressional primary rematch

John Deaton, candidate for United States Senate in Massachusetts.

'Trust me bro': Trump's Iran approach harming perceptions of Israel, John Deaton tells 'Post'

Michigan Democratic US Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and US Rep. Haley Stevens spar during a televised debate in Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 7, 2026.

Democratic candidate Stevens attacks Netanyahu, as opponent El-Sayed calls Israel 'rogue state'


Ilhan Omar wins Minnesota District 5 democratic primary against pro-Israel challenger

Samuels had previously run against Omar in 2022 and lost in a tighter race by only 2% points.

Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks at a news conference at the Capitol, July 25, 2019.

Pro-Palestinian protesters block 405 freeway in West Los Angeles, nine arrested

At the demonstration, If Not Now members held signs that stated, "Jews reject AIPAC, arms embargo now," referring to the pro-Israel political lobbying organization. 

 Pro-Palestinian protesters gather in front of an entrance to a campaign Fundraiser for Joe Biden on June 15, 2024 in downtown Los Angeles, California.

Cori Bush in concession speech: 'AIPAC, I'm coming to tear your kingdom down'

Bush's resentful concession speech toward AIPAC was fuelled by their nearly $9 million dollar donation to her rival's campaign.

 US REP. Rashida Tlaib (left) stands alongside Rep. Cori Bush at a news conference, on Capitol Hill in May 2024, opposing a crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses.

St. Louis Chief Prosecutor Wesley Bell beats incumbent 'squad' member Cori Bush in Dem. primary

Three hours after polls closed, with the majority of the votes counted, Wesley Bell has garnered 51% of the votes.

(L-R) Chief prosecutor for St. Louis County Wesley Bell, Democratic House Rep. Cori Bush in front of "Vote Here" sign on democratic primary election day in Missouri's first district, August 7, 2024.

Missouri Rep. Cori Bush faces tight primary challenge from progressive with pro-Israel backing

Cori Bush and her supporters, like Bowman’s in New York, charge that the pro-Israel effort to defeat her is racist, claiming that the AIPAC targets progressive officials of color.

 US REP. Rashida Tlaib (left) stands alongside Rep. Cori Bush at a news conference, on Capitol Hill in May 2024, opposing a crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses.

Pro-Israel group backs Wesley Bell against Cory Bush in tight race

While Bush’s June and July polling numbers stayed the same, DMFI PAC’s polling found Bush’s overall support has dropped since January.

The Missouri State House is pictured in Jefferson City, Missouri, US, August 5, 2004.

Remembering former ambassador Martin Indyk: A legacy of debate and diplomacy - opinion

Ambassador Martin Indyk, a key figure in US-Israel diplomacy, passed away recently. His lifelong commitment to understanding and resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should inspire us all.

 MARTIN INDYK, serving as US special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, speaks with then-secretary of state John Kerry, in Paris, in 2013. Indyk continued to work hard to renew the peace process he had unsuccessfully attempted during the Oslo years, the writer recalls.

Challenger backed by Republican Jewish Coalition defeats Bob Good, leader of far-right faction

"Being pro-Israel is good policy and good politics — on both sides of the aisle.”

Virginia Republican Rep. Bob Good introduces the Defending Students Civil Rights ActVirginian Republican State Del. John McGuire speaks at the Virginia Citizens Defense League Lobby Day rally

Next up, Cori Bush: After Jamaal Bowman defeat, pro-Israel donors pivot to Missouri

AIPAC texted its followers, after Jamaal Bowman lost in New York, that Missouri Rep. Cori Bush was next.

 US REP. Rashida Tlaib (left) kisses Rep. Cori Bush as they take part in a protest outside the US Capitol in Washington last month, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

AIPAC spent more than $14M to unseat Jamaal Bowman. Did it have to?

The (15) million-dollar question is: Did AIPAC’s spending make a meaningful difference?

 Rep. Jamaal Bowman speaks during a rally at St. Mary's Park on June 22, 2024 in the Bronx, days before he was defeated in the Democratic primary.