National Progressives Side With Mamdani in House Race Splitting NYC Left
Justice Democrats is endorsing Claire Valdez, a socialist with the backing of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and UAW President Shawn Fain.
Midterms 2026
AIPAC Is Retreating From Endorsements and Election Spending. It Won’t Give Up Its Influence.
The lobbying group is taking a quieter approach this midterms cycle, but it’s still seeking to keep Congress in Israel’s pocket.
Dan Goldman Supported Warrantless Spying on Americans. Now His Primary Opponent Is Hitting Him for It.
Goldman was among a clutch of Democrats who voted for an NSA spy program, despite warnings about Trump’s return to power.
Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People
The Illinois congressional candidate turned her campaign office into a mutual aid hub.
Voices
Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Rebranding for the Post-MAGA Era. Centrists Are Falling for It.
By breaking with Trump, Greene might be looking to broaden her appeal ahead of 2028 — or trying to claim the MAGA mantle.
AIPAC Head Hosts Fundraiser for House Candidate Who Swears AIPAC Isn’t Backing Her
Laura Fine has distanced herself from the Israel lobby, but AIPAC donors are pouring funding into her Illinois congressional campaign.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Republicans Are Splitting Over Israel. Will Democrats Take Advantage?
A new poll shows a growing divide among Republicans, especially under 45, on U.S. support for Israel. Democrats have a chance to pick up their votes.
AIPAC Spent Millions to Keep Her Out of Congress. Now, She Sees an Opening.
Growing dissatisfaction with the Israel lobby may pave a lane for Nida Allam, who launched her congressional campaign in North Carolina Thursday with the backing of Justice Democrats.
She Lost Her Job for Speaking Out About Gaza. Can It Power Her to Congress?
Justice Democrats endorsed Melat Kiros in Denver as the progressive group looks to recover from crushing losses to AIPAC-backed candidates last cycle.
Nydia Velázquez Hears Calls for Generational Change, Setting Up a Fight on the Left in New York
The Democratic congresswoman was an early believer in Zohran Mamdani. His win showed her it was “the right time to pass the torch.”