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Politics Where the rivals to succeed George Santos stand on aid to Israel
Despite the Democrats' fundraising lead and stronger turnout in early voting, many predict a close race
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Fast Forward House Democrats open to supporting GOP’s stand-alone Israel aid bill
The package, which the White House dismissed as a “political game,” would not deal with border issues or include funding for Ukraine
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Politics J Street withdraws endorsement of Jamaal Bowman for ‘crossing the line’ on Israel-Hamas war
J Street’s Jeremy Ben-Ami said the reevaluation was prompted by Bowman's recent statements about Israel, including accusations of genocide
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Fast Forward Senate declines to consider Bernie Sanders bill to review whether Israel follows US human rights law
Sanders was a vocal defender of Israel's war effort at first but has grown more critical of the campaign
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Politics Lauren Boebert’s Jewish rival said he scared her out of their race. What happens to him now?
It's not clear whether it's now tougher or easier for Adam Frisch to win a seat in Congress
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Fast Forward Herb Kohl, former U.S. senator and Milwaukee Bucks owner, dies at 88
The son of immigrants, whose family founded the Kohl's department stores, loved his hometown so much he bought its basketball team to keep it there.
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News Palestinian advocacy groups seek ‘leverage’ with new political wings
The US Campaign for Palestinian Rights hopes to move Congress by grading politicians and mobilizing voters
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Politics Suozzi, running against an IDF veteran for Santos’ former seat, takes a weekend trip to Israel
Democrat Tom Suozzi faces an Ethiopian Israeli in the race for the Long Island district, where about 13% of the voters are Jewish
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Fast Forward Trump administration pushes for release of last living American hostage in Gaza
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Fast Forward Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners, threatening ceasefire deal, after Shiri Bibas’ body returned
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