Midterms 2026
Two-Thirds of Shri Thanedar's Campaign Cash Came Through AIPAC as He Lost Over $600K
AIPAC bundlers have propped up the Michigan congressman, who has invested millions in campaign funds in crypto.
Politics
The War on Immigrants
In the Wake of Fatal ICE Shootings, Democrats Drag Their Feet
“It feels like we're normalizing it,” said Rep. Delia Ramirez, who expressed disappointment with her colleagues’ lack of action on ICE.
The War on Immigrants
Would-Be Platner Replacements in Maine Rally Around “Abolish ICE” (or Something Close)
After ICE killed Maine father Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, most of the serious candidates to replace Platner called for abolishing or “dismantling” ICE.
Harlan Crow Maxed Out Campaign Donations to John Fetterman
The billionaire Republican megadonor had come under scrutiny for his ties to Clarence Thomas, while the senator drew ire for unconditionally supporting Israel.
Midterms 2026
Democrats Are Desperate to Flip an Arizona House Seat. They’re Rallying Around a Former Republican.
Three of the super PACs spending in Arizona have their eyes on different candidates — but they all have ties to AIPAC.
Trump’s Intel Pick Played Key Role in NYT Subpoenas — But Some Democrats Still On the Fence
Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence is seen by some Democrats as a safer alternative to Trump loyalist Bill Pulte.
Midterms 2026
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Wants to Save Crypto — But Trump Windfall Is a Political Obstacle
Centrist Democrats in the Senate criticize Trump’s newfound billions, while working to boost the industry that enabled his grift.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Armed Israeli Settlers Detained Ro Khanna. He Wants Their Illegal Outposts Demolished.
In an interview, Khanna recounts the fear at being detained and says anyone who visits the West Bank “would conclude that it is apartheid.”
Midterms 2026
Maine Senate Candidates Claim They’re Just Like Platner — But Entirely Different
Candidates are desperately trying to appeal to Graham Platner’s base. But they’re keeping Platner himself at arm’s length.
Midterms 2026
DSA Members Urge Campaigns to Ditch Platner Consultant Who Advised Mamdani
“We, the undersigned, call on DSA candidates and elected officials to no longer contract or work with Morris Katz or Fight Agency, his political consulting firm.”