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Texas Authorities Foil Alleged Capitol Attack Plot, Suspect Released on Bond

Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested in Converse, Texas, after allegedly threatening to shoot up the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Authorities acted on a tip received Tuesday evening, leading to a SWAT arrest at 3 a.m. Wednesday. Caldera was charged with felony terroristic threat and later released on a $75,000 bond, though he remains in federal custody for additional charges. The Capitol remained open, but security was heightened.

via The Guardian|

#aipac #benny-caldera-jr #crime-and-justice

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Anti-AIPAC Super PAC Targets Nine House Democrats for 2028 Primaries

American Priorities, a super PAC opposing AIPAC, plans to challenge nine House Democrats in 2028 primaries, citing their support for Israel-related policies. The group, which spent over $6 million in 2026, claims 12 primary wins this year and intends to increase spending. Targets include four New York representatives and five others from Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, and Utah. AIPAC counters that its allies have won more races than lost, while one targeted Democrat called the announcement premature.

via Axios|

#2028-elections #aipac #american-priorities

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Kraft Donor Footprint Reframes Palestinian Aid Claim

An Intercept analysis of Robert Kraft’s charitable and corporate filings shows donations to Friends of the IDF and AIPAC-linked groups—including $196,000 to Friends of the IDF and $3 million to AIPAC’s United Democracy Project since 2022—contradicting Kraft’s public claim of decades spent helping Palestinians and suggesting a donor footprint aligned with pro-Israel lobbying rather than direct Palestinian aid; the report also notes Kraft’s involvement with related advocacy groups and trips to Israel, with Kraft not commenting.

via The Intercept|

#aipac #friends-of-the-idf #philanthropy

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El-Sayed presses unity with Michigan Jewish Democrats after apologizing for past remarks

Michigan Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed is working to repair ties with Jewish Democrats after apologizing for controversial past remarks, meeting with Jewish leaders at a state convention and downplaying his ties to streamer Hasan Piker as he positions the race around domestic concerns and Palestinian self-determination, while some party members remain wary and call for continued dialogue ahead of the November election.

via CNN|

#abdul-el-sayed #aipac #hasan-piker

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Hasan Piker Draws Democratic Fire After Ossoff Condemns Antisemitic Remarks

Sen. Jon Ossoff condemned Hasan Piker's remarks about American Jews and Israel, prompting Piker to call it a media 'credibility crisis' and accuse Ossoff of belonging to a 'bought & sold political class.' Several Democrats criticized Piker, and Michigan nominee Abdul El-Sayed distanced himself, while Piker blamed AIPAC for the backlash, highlighting tensions over antisemitism, left‑wing rhetoric, and U.S. support for Israel.

via Fox News|

#aipac #antisemitism #democrats

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Pro-Israel Democrats secure pivotal roles on House Foreign Affairs Committee

Three pro-Israel Democrats—Wasserman Schultz, Bell, Moskowitz—plus Mark Pocan were named to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, with Moskowitz becoming ranking member of the Middle East and North Africa subcommittee. The appointments come as progressive challengers press Israel policy, and polls show waning U.S. support for Israel, signaling a bid to strengthen ties with Israel and Gulf allies amid a shifting political landscape.

via The Guardian|

#aipac #democrats #foreign-affairs-committee

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Wahab Edges to Victory in CA Special Election Amid Pro-Israel Ad Spending

California state Senator Aisha Wahab won the special election to fill the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th district, defeating Melissa Hernandez despite heavy spending by pro-Israel groups like the United Democracy Project and BOLD America. Wahab will represent the district for Swalwell’s term ending in January and will face Hernandez again in November for a full two-year term; she is set to become the first Afghan American member of Congress.

via Al Jazeera|

#aipac #california-14th-district #elections

us-politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Progressive Wahab wins California seat, thrusting Dems into intra-party debates

Progressive Democrat Aisha Wahab won California's special congressional election to fill Eric Swalwell’s seat, marking a high-profile victory that drew praise from party leaders while her campaign faced funding from AIPAC-linked groups; the live coverage also notes notable intra-party tensions, endorsements, and related national political developments.

via The Guardian|

#aipac #aisha-wahab #california

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Wahab clinches Swalwell's CA seat in special election

California Democrat Aisha Wahab won the special election to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell, defeating rival Hernandez after heavy outside spending by groups tied to AIPAC; Wahab had decisively won the June primary, while Hernandez drew significant outside funds ahead of the general. The race also surfaced debate over Israel and Gaza, with Wahab having previously said she views the Palestinian situation as genocide at a forum.

via AP News|

#aipac #aisha-wahab #california

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Progressive Aisha Wahab Wins CA Special Election Amid Outside Spending Battle

Progressive state senator Aisha Wahab won California’s East Bay seat in a special election to complete Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term, defeating Hernandez after a bruising intra-party contest and heavy spending from AIPAC-linked super PACs; Wahab was backed by the state Democratic party, Our Revolution, and AG Rob Bonta, while Lofgren endorsed Hernandez. With about 92% of votes counted, Wahab held a narrow lead of roughly six points.

via The Guardian|

#aipac #aisha-wahab #california

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AIPAC Bets Big in California Race to Fill Swalwell’s Seat

Pro-Israel lobby AIPAC poured roughly $2.5 million into California's 14th District runoff to back moderate Melissa Hernandez over progressive Aisha Wahab for the remainder of Eric Swalwell's term, underscoring the Democratic Party's internal split on Israel policy amid Gaza-war debates.

via The Washington Post|

#aipac #california #democrats

politics2 months ago•43 min saved

Abdul El-Sayed's Narrow Michigan Senate Win Reframes the Debate

Rolling Stone profiles Abdul El-Sayed’s razor-thin Michigan Democratic Senate primary victory over Haley Stevens, detailing his anti–money in politics message, the clash with AIPAC, and the Saline data-center controversy involving Oracle/OpenAI, while tracing his background and campaign strategy as he pivots to face Republican Mike Rogers—highlighting how the outcome underscores debates on electability and the party’s future in a swing state.

via Rolling Stone|

#abdul-el-sayed #aipac #data-center

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13 Weeks to Unity: El-Sayed's Michigan Senate Bid Tests Democrats' Resolve

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan’s Senate primary, but the party remains divided over his Israel stance and heavy anti-El-Sayed spending by AIPAC, prompting calls for unity ahead of a November showdown with Republican Mike Rogers; with 13 weeks to go, organizers are pushing a coordinated unity effort and continued outside spending to secure the seat.

via cnn.com|

#abdul-el-sayed #aipac #democrats

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Israel fundraising becomes flashpoint in Michigan's Senate primary

In Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed frames Rep. Haley Stevens's Israel stance and her backing from a pro-Israel, AIPAC-linked group as a central campaign theme, signaling a widening backlash and ongoing debate over pro-Israel fundraising in the party.

via NBC News|

#abdul-el-sayed #aipac #democratic-primary

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Wesley Bell Edges Cori Bush in Missouri Primary, Blocking a Progressive Comeback

Democrat Wesley Bell won the Missouri House primary in the St. Louis area, defeating Cori Bush and stalling her bid for a comeback amid heavy spending from pro-Israel groups backing Bell. Backed by Democratic leadership and centrists, Bell is now favored to win in November, while Bush drew support from progressives despite the large AIPAC-aligned expenditure backing Bell.

via The Guardian|

#aipac #cori-bush #missouri