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Bibi, bombs and f-bombs
Plus, why UDP passed on NJ-12
Sen. Chris Van Hollen called out recent AIPAC and crypto-linked spending in the crowded Democratic House primary in Maryland, accusing “outside groups” of “trying to buy this congressional seat.” https://link.ji.news/4dYrjWs
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Van Hollen accuses AIPAC of ‘trying to buy’ congressional seat in Hoyer succession race
Adrian Boafo, the recipient of AIPAC’s support, said he agrees with the senator ‘that big money has no place in politics’ and that he would work with Van Hollen in Congress to ‘end Citizens United once and for all’
Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee proposed providing $315 million for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program in 2027, a slight increase from 2026 funding levels but far below the $1 billion that supporters of the program in the House and Jewish and other faith communities have called for.
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House Republicans propose $315 million for nonprofit security grants in 2027
Jewish groups called the proposal, which is a slight increase from 2026 funding levels, appreciated but vastly inadequate
The House Armed Services Committee blocked an amendment that sought to strip a relatively routine provision on U.S.-Israel cooperation out of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act by a bipartisan voice vote.
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House committee blocks effort to strip U.S.-Israel cooperation provision from annual defense bill
The amendment failed by a voice vote, as committee leaders from both parties said critics were misrepresenting the legislation
The House rejected a war powers resolution by Rep. Rashida Tlaib that aimed to block U.S. support for Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, after House Democratic leaders publicly came out against the effort. https://link.ji.news/43MSfnl
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House rejects Tlaib’s Lebanon war powers effort
House Democratic leadership opposed Tlaib’s resolution, but said they’ll support a different effort of hers to block U.S. support for Israeli operations against Hezbollah
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• Lawmakers raise concerns as Trump prepares civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia: https://link.ji.news/4ue4J27
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The Bot Mitzvah moment
Plus, Platner’s prickly past persists
The Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Trump administration have launched formal talks on a “new security cooperation framework” to replace the current U.S.-Israel memorandum of understanding on military aid upon its expiration in 2028, the ministry said in a statement on Friday. https://link.ji.news/4ftnoDr
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Israel, U.S. formally launch talks on ‘new security cooperation framework’
The framework, which will replace the MOU when it expires in 2028, will aim to ‘gradually transition from aid to a completely reciprocal relationship’
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Tehran shoots, Trump still wants to talk
Plus, Platner's promoters face pushback
Israel will abide by a request from the Trump administration to pause its strikes on Iran, two Israeli sources told CNN, though Jerusalem plans to continue its operations against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. https://link.ji.news/4ojj5Nt
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Israel says it will halt attacks on Iran, continue operations in southern Lebanon
Iran had said it would not continue striking Israel as long as the IDF ceased its campaign against Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that, though Israel is “holding its fire” against Iran, Jerusalem has “a full right to self-defense” and is “exercising it to the extent necessary.” https://link.ji.news/49PnxO1
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Netanyahu emphasizes Israeli right to self defense while halting strikes on Iran
The Israeli prime minister said that Israel had finished retaliating against Iran, but would defend itself against further attacks
SCOOP | The Congressional Dads Caucus is hosting children’s influencer Rachel Griffin-Accurso, better known as Ms. Rachel, as a featured guest at a reception in Washington on Tuesday, according to an invitation obtained by Jewish Insider. Griffin-Accurso has faced scrutiny and criticism over antisemitic activity and for hosting a pro-Hamas Palestinian journalist on her social media accounts.
Griffin-Accurso is one of 10 “special guests,” including “leaders, advocates, creators, entertainers, and changemakers who are helping redefine fatherhood and caregiving in America,” at the reception. Read more: https://link.ji.news/4vCnwFy
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Griffin-Accurso is one of 10 “special guests,” including “leaders, advocates, creators, entertainers, and changemakers who are helping redefine fatherhood and caregiving in America,” at the reception. Read more: https://link.ji.news/4vCnwFy
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Controversial influencer Ms. Rachel set to be hosted by Congressional Dads Caucus
The 50-member caucus includes many of the leading pro-Israel Democrats in the House
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‘Pretty, pretty packed’ — MSG’s Game 3 bedfellows
Plus, Ms. Rachel’s Capitol cameo
📊 POLL: 44% of Israelis believe Israel’s security is a central consideration for the Trump admin, down from 60% in March when the Iran war began. Among Jewish Israelis, confidence fell over the same period from 64% to 41%. https://link.ji.news/4xiFMW0
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Israeli confidence in Trump’s commitment to Israel’s security falls to new low
A new poll from the Israel Democracy Institute found that less than half of Israelis believe Trump puts a premium on Jerusalem’s security, the lowest figure since he was reelected in 2024
Micah Lasher, a Democratic New York state assemblymember running to fill the seat of retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in Manhattan, said that “the political dialogue” in his primary “is obsessed with Israel." https://link.ji.news/4uup8jR
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Micah Lasher says he's ‘exhausted’ by political ‘obsession’ with Israel
The Democratic congressional hopeful aired his frustration when asked about his stance regarding U.S. aid to the Jewish state at a candidate forum
Trump’s declaration that the U.S. “must, of necessity, respond” to Iran’s downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman on Monday evening received support from GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill, several of whom called for a powerful military retaliation.
“I agree with the president, there should be significant consequences,” Sen. Ted Cruz told Jewish Insider. Read more: https://link.ji.news/4vyCsV1
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Top GOP lawmakers call for ‘powerful response’ to Iran downing U.S. Army helicopter
Trump said that the U.S. must respond to the military provocation
Randy Villegas, a left-wing Democrat running to unseat Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in California, claimed victory on Tuesday in the jungle primary over Jasmeet Bains, a moderate Democrat who had been favored by pro-Israel leaders as well as the party’s national leadership. https://link.ji.news/4aiGysg
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Anti-Israel Democrat Villegas declares victory in California House primary
The left-wing activist beat out Jasmeet Bains, a moderate who had been boosted by DMFI and party leadership. Villegas will face GOP Rep. David Valadao in November
The U.S. military launched what it called “self-defense strikes” in Iran on Tuesday evening in retaliation for the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter by an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz. Read more: https://link.ji.news/4vFQLr3
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U.S. launches ‘proportional’ strikes against Iran in response to downing of Army helicopter
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi indicated Tehran is prepared to respond with further strikes
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• Senior House Democrats profess ignorance of Hamawy’s controversial past: https://link.ji.news/43Xg387
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Platner shucks off scandals — so far
Plus, Lasher lashes out on Israel ‘obsession’
President Donald Trump said that the U.S. could soon launch additional strikes against Iranian power plants and bridges, raising the prospect of a broader military campaign against Tehran as he accused Iran of dragging the U.S. along in diplomatic negotiations. https://link.ji.news/3RYMT5T
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Trump signals more U.S. strikes on Iran could be coming
The president told Fox News that Washington is nearing a decision on additional strikes against Iran, arguing that Tehran has dragged out negotiations and must now ‘pay the price’
Former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander denied he’s backing Democratic Socialists of America-affiliated Darializa Avila Chevalier in her race against Rep. Adriano Espaillat — even though the two appeared together in an ad paid for jointly by both of their campaigns. https://link.ji.news/3QBm6fz
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Lander insists he’s not endorsing congressional candidate with whom he put out an ad
The former NYC comptroller claimed he’s part of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s ‘team’ — but not supporting fellow Mamdani endorsee Darializa Avila Chevalier