US politics

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.

By RON KAMPEAS , LUKE TRESS/JTA
14/08/2024

Josh Shapiro rescued me from Soviet antisemitism

Young Shapiro helped a Jewish family escape communist Russia and continues to this day to fight for antisemitism.

By AVRAHAM GOLDSTEIN
14/08/2024

Pro-Israel groups skip Ilhan Omar’s race after recent push to oust Progressives

Despite millions in funding aimed at unseating members of the “Squad,” pro-Israel groups are not heavily backing Ilhan Omar’s opponent in this year’s primary.

By RON KAMPEAS
10/08/2024

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.

Minnesota’s Jews celebrate as their ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight

Tim Walz condemned Hamas’ attack on Israel and has a strong record supporting Jewish community and Israel, despite criticism from some Republicans.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
07/08/2024

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.

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.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
06/08/2024

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.

Meet JD Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, Jacob Reses

Reses is poised for an important role in the next administration, should Trump win, and a chance to put his ideas into action at the highest level of government.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
31/07/2024

Harris narrows Trump's lead in new poll, showcasing a Democrat revitalization

Kamala Harris narrows Trump's lead to just two points in a new poll, boosting Democratic enthusiasm and agency to emulate the 2020 coalition.

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