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Abdul El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats over past Temple Israel attack comments

On Saturday, El-Sayed insisted that his push for “context” to the attack was broadly appropriate, but not at that moment, explaining that such “conversations” could happen "in the fullness of time."

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US, Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.
Hasan Piker looks on as U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed delivers a stump speech in Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 7, 2026.

El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker as Jewish Democrats question his Israel stance

Demonstrators march against US President Donald Trump on June 20, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Senate candidate with ad tossing AIPAC 'trash' faces off against centrist in primary

Rep. Randy Fine, the Jewish Republican incumbent in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, won his primary against social media personality Dan Bilzerian on Tuesday. Here, Fine addresses The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June, 2026.

Stuck between antisemitism and anti-Zionism, sense wins out in Florida primaries - comment


Pro-Israel incumbent Greg Stanton wins Arizona Democratic primary for House seat

Stanton, a former Phoenix Mayor who was first elected to Congress in 2018, will now face Republican challenger Zuhdi Jasser in November’s general election.

Kai Newkirk participates in civil disobedience to stop traffic during a “Freedom Friday March” protest at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Aug. 6, 2021, Arlington, Virginia.

Israel must 'open its eyes' as House votes on US-Israel aid, JCFA pres. tells 'Post' - interview

"It's clear that the Democratic Party has moved consequentially to the left, and that they are much more heavily influenced by people on the progressive flank," Diker told the Post.

 Dr. Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA)

Trump spy nominee Jay Clayton faces tense hearing after refusing to say Joe Biden won in 2020

Clayton said only that Biden had been "certified" as president, while also insisting, "I am not an election denier."

Jay Clayton, US President Donald Trump's nominee to be Director of National Intelligence, testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.

US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections

Democrats are concerned that authorizing a huge Pentagon budget would be seen as approval of the war on Iran that began with strikes by the US and Israel on February 28.

A general view of the US Capitol Building, August 6, 2022; Illustrative.

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

Now, as AIPAC has rapidly transformed into a radioactive bogeyman among Democrats and Bush’s fellow progressives have mounted an ascent across the party, Bush is out for revenge.

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.

Mitch McConnell breaks weeks of silence on hospitalization, missing Senate floor votes

"As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time... And on the advice of my doctors, I won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet," said US Senator Mitch McConnell.

US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Chair Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington

Honoring Lindsey Graham: A voice for moral clarity, champion of Israel in the Senate - opinion

We in Israel, alongside the people of our region, owe Sen. Lindsey Graham immense gratitude for a dedication to our alliance that was rooted in his mission to protect America.

US Senator Lindsey Graham holds a press conference on the subject of the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, in Jerusalem, November 27, 2024.

Replacing Graham Platner: US Senate replacement options split over Israel policy

Candidates hoping to become the Maine Democratic nominee for Senate are split on key issues of concern to the Jewish community.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (center) stands with Troy Jackson (left), who is now running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, and Graham Platner (right), who was then the Democrats' presumptive nominee, during Sanders' “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, May 24, 2026, in Orono, Maine.

Michigan's El-Sayed gets boost from anti-AIPAC group, testing candidate's 'no PAC money' pledge

American Priorities PAC said it will spend to support Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, despite his pledge to reject super PAC funding.

Abdul El-Sayed, candidate for US Senate in Michigan, speaks before U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) takes the stage at Mumford High School on May 3, 2026 in Detroit.

McConnell hospitalized for three weeks in unknown condition, team says he 'continues to improve'

Additionally, McConnell's wife departed for a series of diplomatic and philanthropic events in China just three days after his hospitalization and is still abroad.

US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, stands for a photo at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, November 9, 2020.