1. Bills, Resolutions
2. Letters
3. Hearings & Markups
4. Selected Members on the Record
5. Selected Media & Press releases/Statements

Of special note:

• IMEU 4/28/26: US and International Law Require Ending All Weapons to Israel
• AIPAC 4/28/26: Memo – U.S. Security Assistance to Israel: The 10-Year MOU [“Congress must fulfill America’s commitment by providing full security assistance and missile defense funding to Israel for the remainder of the MOU.”]

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1. Bills & Resolutions

(FY27 NSRP FUNDING, INCL FOR ISRAEL/ME) HR 8595:  As covered in last week’s Round-Up: on 4/22/26, the the House Appropriations Committee released the initial draft of the FY27 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations bill (also see the Committee’s bill summary); on 4/23/26, the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on National Security met to consider the Committee Mark and passed it by a party-line vote, without amendment. Updates this week:

• On 4/28/26 the Full Committee released its Report accompanying the FY27 NSRP bill (laying out Congressional intent) and marked-up the bill [video].
• The Committee did not adopt any amendments that impact the bill’s Middle East-related provisions; one Israel/Palestine-related amendment to the bill was debated and then withdrawn; another was debated and defeated. For full details of the mark-up see Section 3, below
• On 4/29/26, the FY27 NSRP Appropriations bill was formally introduced by Diaz-Balart (R-FL) as HR 8595.
• NOTE: Last week’s comprehensive report on Middle East-related elements in the base bill [which were unchanged in this week’s mark-up] has been UPDATED to include full details of Middle East-related language included in the Committee’s Report.

(THE PROBLEM ISN’T ISRAELI GENOCIDE/ETHNIC CLEANSING – IT’S HASAN PIKER!!!!) H. Res. 1239 [resolution text]: Introduced 4/30/26 by Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Lawler (R-NY), “Condemning antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities, and urging social media platforms and public leaders to denounce and address such conduct.“ Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce. NOTE: Five of the 17 “whereas clauses” focus on Hasan Piker.  Also see:

• Press releases: Gottheimer (D-NJ) 4/29/26 — Reps. Gottheimer and Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Rhetoric from Prominent Online Personalities; Lawler (R-NY) 4/29/26 — Lawler Condemns Antisemitic Rhetoric From Candace Owens and Hasan Piker with New Resolution
• Media coverage: Gottheimer, Lawler lead bipartisan House resolution condemning Hasan Piker, Candace Owens (Jewish Insider 4/29/26); Bipartisan House resolution condemns Jew-hatred rhetoric by online influencers (Jewish News Syndicate 4/29/26); House to consider bipartisan resolution condemning Hasan Piker, Candace Owens for antisemitism [“Piker called the resolution a ‘cynical ploy to satisfy donors’ by its sponsors“] (The Forward 4/29/26); House Bill Calls Out Hasan Piker, Candace Owens for Fueling Hatred of Jews (New York Sun 4/30/26); US Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Rhetoric by Candace Owens, Hasan Piker (Algemeiner 4/30/26)

(EASTERN MED COOPERATION) S. 4443 [bill text]: Introduced 4/29/26 by Booker (D-NJ) and McCormick (R-PA), “A bill to increase cooperation with countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region in order to strengthen energy security and defense capabilities, and for other purposes,” aka the “Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act.”  Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Also see: press release – Booker & McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Advance U.S. Energy, Security, Economic Interests, and Partnerships in the Eastern Mediterranean

(IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTIONS): Democrats in both the House and Senate continued this week to introduce and press forward with Iran War Powers resolutions:

• H. Con. Res. 75: Introduced 3/4/26 by Gottheimer (D-NJ) and 9 cosponsors, “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.” On 4/27/26 Rep. Self (R-TX) asked unanimous consent “That, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 75 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee“
• S. J. Res. 184: Introduced 4/16/26 by Schiff (D-CA) and having 10 cosponsors, “A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.” Defeated in the Senate 4/30/26 by a vote of 50-47. All Democrats (and Independents) voted YES, except for Fetterman (D-PA); all Republicans voted NO except for Paul (R-KY) and Collins (R-ME). Three senators did not vote: Murray (D-WA), Moran (R-KS), and Tuberville (R-AL). Also see: Schiff press release 4/30/26 – At 60-Day Mark of Iran War, Senate Republicans Block Attempt by Sen. Schiff, Leader Schumer to End Trump’s Illegal Iran War; Senate rejects Democratic effort to halt war in Iran — again [“The measure garnered 47 votes in the Senate, with GOP Sen. Susan Collins joining with Democrats for the first time“] (Jewish Insider 4/30/26); Schiff tests GOP ahead of Iran war’s 60th day (Semaphor 4/30/26); Collins breaks with GOP leaders on Iran war powers resolution (The Hill 4/30/26)
• H. Con. Res. 91:  Introduced 4/27/26 by Waters (D-OR)
• H. Con. Res. 92: Introduced 4/28/26 by Garamendi (D-CA)
• H. Con. Res. 93: Introduced 4/28/26 by Moulton (D-MA) and 8 cosponsors
• H. Con. Res. 94: Introduced 4/29/26 by Garcia (D-IL)
• H. Con. Res. 95: Introduced 4/30/26 by Balint (D-VT)
• S. J. Res. 185: Introduced 4/27/26 by Kaine (D-VA) and 5 cosponsors
• S. J. Res. 191: Introduced 4/30/26 by Coons (D-DE) and 6 cosponsors

(TARGETING IRAN WAR) HR 8592: Introduced 4/30/26 by Hoyle (D-OR) and one cosponsor, “To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a point of order against reconciliation measures that provide budget authority for unauthorized military operations against Iran, and for other purposes.”  Referred to the Committee on Rules, and the Committee on the Budget. Also see: press release – REP. HOYLE INTRODUCES THE NO WAR APPROPRIATIONS THROUGH RECONCILIATION ACT

(THANKS YOU, PAKISTAN!) H. Res. 1225: Introduced 4/29/26 by Green (D-IL), “Commending the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for its efforts to facilitate peace between the United States and Israel with Iran.” Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Media/posts/analysis related to other legislation:

• NBC News 4/30/26: House Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. is ‘not at war’ with Iran as White House approaches 60-day deadline
• Jewish News Syndicate 4/24/26: New York rep introduces nationwide bill to protect houses of worship from protest [see 4/10/26 edition of the Round-Up for details of bill].
• ADL press release 4/24/26: ADL Welcomes Introduction of Federal Buffer Zone Legislation to Protect Safe Access to Synagogues and Houses of Worship [see 4/10/26 edition of the Round-Up for details of bill].

2. Letters

• (INVESTIGATING TARGETING OF SPLC) 5/1/26: Ranking Members Raskin, Scanlon Launch Inquiry into Trump DOJ’s Abusive and Baseless Prosecution of Southern Poverty Law Center [letter to ADAG Aakash Singh; letter to Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama Kevin Davidson]
• (HOLD BRIEFING ON IRAN WAR) 4/29/26: Meeks, HFAC Democrats Call on Rubio and Mast for a Briefing on Iran Negotiations [letter to Rubio; letter to Mast]
• (CONCERN ABOUT ISRAEL & STOLEN UKRANIAN WHEAT) 4/29/26: On 4/29/26 Rep. Wilson (R-SC) posted on X: “As co-chair of the House Republican Israel Caucus, I am grateful to bring attention to war criminal Putin’s support for the Iranian regime’s Death to America, Death to Israel agenda. Blood-soaked grain, stolen from temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine, must be rejected.” His post was accompanied by a pic of his 4/29/26 letter to Israeli prime minister Netanyahu.
• (CUT OFF $$$ TO CAIR) 4/27/26: Rep. Roy Asks Health and Human Services to Suspend Funding for CAIR [letter text]. Also see: Republican lawmakers urge Trump administration to ban CAIR from receiving grants (Fox News 4/28/26)
• (INVESTIGATE HEGSETH) 4/26/26: Blumenthal & Colleagues Investigate Hegseth’s Failure to Protect Troops in Middle East After Fatal Attack [letter text]
• (END SUPER PACS IN US PRIMARIES) 4/26/26: Common Dreams 4/27/26 – Bernie Sanders Leads Senators in Demand to End Super PACs in Democratic Primaries [letter text]. Also see: Bernie Sanders Presses Democrats to Swear Off Super PACs in Primaries (New York Times 4/27/26)
• (INVESTIGATE KILLING OF AMCIT BY ISRAELI SETTLERS) 4/23/26: Congressman Chuy García Leads 23 Colleagues in Demanding Investigation into the Killing of American Citizen Khamis Ayyad (press release dated 4/24/26) [letter text]

3. Hearings & Markups

April 29, 2026: The House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence held a hearing entitled, U.S. Accountability at the United Nations: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform [hearing video]. Witnesses were: Brett Schaefer, American Enterprise Institute (statement); Eugene Kontorovich, Advancing American Freedmon (statement); Stefano Gennarini, Center for Family and Human Rights (statement); and Peter Yeo, The Better World Campaign (statement). Also see:

• Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman Mills Delivers Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on U.S. Accountability at the United Nations
• News from UN reads like satire, House foreign affairs panel chair says (Jewish News Syndicate 4/30/26)

April 29, 2026: NOT FROM THE ONION – The House Committee on Education and the Workforce’s Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing entitled, “Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education” [video]. Witnesses were: Tyson Langhofer, Alliance Defending Freedom (statement); Jud Horras, North American Interfraternity Conference (statement); Emerson Sykes, American Civil Liberties Union (statement); and Steven McGuire, American Council of Trustees and Alumni, Philadelphia (statement). Also see: Chairman Owens opening statement [“Colleges and universities should strive to cultivate intellectual diversity on campus by exposing students to new, and sometimes controversial, ideas they may not agree with…” – unspoken in this sentence: “except when those ideas are critical of Israel/Zionism or supportive of Palestinian lives/rights”]; from the Committee: Hearing Recap: “Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education”

April 28, 2026: The House Appropriations Committee held a Full Committee mark-up [video] of the FY27 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations bill. In conjunction with this mark-up the Committee also released its Report accompanying the FY27 NSRP bill (laying out Congressional intent). To see how the mark-up went down in real time, see this live-posted thread on X from the hearing, by A New Policy’s Josh Paul. Key things to note:

• The Committee did not pass any Middle East-related amendments to the bill [so last week’s comprehensive report on Middle East-related elements in the bill remains accurate].
• Two Israel/Palestine-related amendments were offered by Quigley (D-IL): an amendment [see page 21] to bar funding in the bill from being used “for any activity that facilitates the expansion of outposts or settlements or the damage or demolition of homes, schools, farms, orchards, or other civilian property in the West Bank or Gaza” [WITHDRAWN BY QUIGLEY AFTER EXTENSIVE DEBATE IN COMMITTEE] and an amendment [see page 22] to require that “Not less than $400,000,000 shall be made available for reconstruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza, including water, sanitation, and electrical grids: Provided further, That such funds shall be administered only through vetted international organizations and non-governmental organizations” [DEFEATED by a vote of 25-32]. Also see Quigley’s 4/30/26 X-post w/ video clip: “This week, I spoke up during a markup of the Appropriations Committee’s foreign affairs funding bill. The American people have been crystal clear—they want us to reexamine how we provide aid to foreign countries. This discussion needs to include the aid we provide to Israel.“
• Members on Quigley amendments: Pocan (D-WI) X-post w/ video clip – “Today, I spoke in support of @RepMikeQuigley’s amendment in the Appropriations Committee to provide urgently needed funding to help rebuild Gaza and give Gazans the help they desperately need.“
• Following a nearly 8-hour mark-up, the bill was passed by a party-line vote of 35-27. See: Republican press release – Committee Approves FY27 National Security, Department of State Appropriations Act; Democratic press release – State, Foreign Operations Funding Bill Forfeits American Influence to Adversaries while President Trump Pursues Deadly, Costly War with Iran and Furthers the Cost-of-Living Crisis
• NOTE: Last week’s comprehensive report on Middle East-related elements in the base bill has been UPDATED to include full details of Middle East-related language included in the Committee’s Report.
• Member press releases/social media posts: Diaz-Balart (R-FL) praising Israel elements in the bill; McCollum (D-MN) 4/28/26: X-post w/ video clip – “We are watching the two-state solution evaporate in front of our eyes. I have legislation to ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are not used to violate human rights in the West Bank. Congress should pass it now.“Alford (R-MO) – “The FY2027 National Security & State Department bill advances @POTUS’ America First agenda. We’re standing strong with allies like Israel & Taiwan, holding Communist China & Iran accountable, cutting wasteful spending, and protecting American taxpayers. Thank you to my good friend @MarioDB for his leadership in drafting this bill.“; Womack (R-AR) – “FY27 funding bills advanced by @HouseAppropsGOP. The FY27 National Security and State Department funding bill strengthens U.S. foreign policy by supporting key allies like Israel and Taiwan while countering foreign adversaries. I thank my good friend, @MarioDB, for his leadership in drafting this bill.” Diaz-Balart (R-FL) – “The FY27 National Security & Dept of State funding bill maintains robust support for key U.S. allies and partners such as Taiwan and Israel.“
• AIPAC X-post lobbying in support of pro-Israel provisions in the base bill;
• House Appropriations Committee debates measure to condition U.S. aid to Israel (Jewish Insider 4/29/26)

About that story that went viral this week…

• On 4/23/26, Military.com published a sensational article entitled, The Emerging Push to Extend Some US Benefits to IDF Soldiers. That article opened: “A real policy push has emerged in the United States to extend certain legal protections to Americans who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).”
• That article reported on HR 8445, a bill introduced 5/17/24 by Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Miller (R-OH); covered in the 5/24/24 edition of the Round-Up; and reported on by Mondoweiss on 5/22/24.
• While correctly describing the substance of the HR 8445, the military.com article (as originally published) – spoke about the bill, both in the headline and text, in the present tense, leading readers to incorrectly believe this is a piece of legislation CURRENTLY in play in Congress.
• In reality, HR 8445, after gaining no additional cosponsors or momentum, and never getting a hearing (let alone a vote), DIED at the end of the 118th Congress (end of 2024), has so far not been re-introduced in the current Congress, and has not been the subject of any public statements by the authors of any intent to re-introduce it.
• What this means is that HR 8445 DOES NOT EXIST in this Congress to support or object to. But this inconvenient fact did not prevent the military.com article — and the (wholly understandable) outrage the article provoked — from going viral across social media platforms, where the article was picked up/amplified by serious people and outlets that apparently didn’t read the article carefully enough to realize military.com’s very obvious error.
• Likely in light of a many people on social media (including this writer) publically calling out the inaccuracies of the article and trying to set the record straight, on 4/27/26, military.com quietly “updated” the article’s headline to read: “The 2024 IDF Bill and the Question of Extending US Military Protections — Some U.S. lawmakers have sought protections for Americans serving in the IDF, raising questions about fairness since US benefits traditionally depend on service to the United States” [the original headline is still visible in the link]. The site also edited the article in numerous places to put verbs in the past tense and otherwise make clear that this is a story about something from the past, not present, Congress. Notably, military.com did not include any explanation or acknowledgement of the edits made. 

Israel/AIPAC (and Iran) in US elex & politics – GENERAL

• Times of Israel (blogs) 5/1/26: On AIPAC, Lobbying, and Double Standards [“
• The Bulwark (Dan Shapiro) 5/1/26: How Democrats Can Have a Better Conversation About Israel – It starts with asking better questions. [“
• Politico 4/30/26: Israel’s center wants Democrats back. It may not have the cards. [“The parties that once anchored Israel’s ties to Democrats have collapsed electorally — and even a post-Netanyahu government may struggle to win back a Democratic Party that’s already moved on.“]
• ABC News 4/29/26: Support from pro-Israel group AIPAC becomes a dividing line in Democratic races
• New York Times 4/29/26: ‘Excruciating and Agonizing’: A New Reality for Jewish Democrats [“As elements of the American left and right have grown increasingly critical of the Israeli government, Jewish politicians say they have been accused by some voters of being insufficiently supportive of Israel, while others say they’re insufficiently critical. They have been accused of having dual loyalties that pit their American identity against their support for Israel.“]
• The Dispatch 4/29/26: As Democratic Support for Israel Erodes, Blame Falls on Netanyahu [“Lawmakers insist they support the Jewish state and value its relationship with the U.S.“]
• Mosaic 4/29/26: Mainstream Democrats’ Faustian Bargain with Anti-Zionism
• Jewish News Syndicate 4/29/26: Who’s to blame for declining American support for Israel? [“The growing distaste for the Jewish state isn’t the fault of Netanyahu or Israeli behavior. It’s driven by forces seeking the destruction of the West and beyond the control of Jerusalem.”]
• Jewish Insider 4/28/26: From JI’s Daily Kick-Off – “Adam Safran, who served as legislative director for former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), has joined AIPAC as director for policy and government affairs…“
• Politico 4/28/26: How Bernie Sanders convinced Democrats to oppose arming Israel [“The Vermont independent’s long-running campaign to block arms sales is demonstrating a sea change in the Senate Democratic Caucus.”]
• Newsweek 4/26/26: The DNC Didn’t Ban AIPAC, But Warning Signs Remain [“Candidates for public office must reject measures that single out pro-Israel individuals and groups. Such efforts do not strengthen our democracy—they erode it, especially when they serve to isolate, marginalize and exclude a segment of the American public: American Jews.“]
• Times of Israel (Blogs) 4/25/26: US politics – not Netanyahu – broke bipartisan support for Israel
• Jewish News Syndicate 4/25/26: It’s Zohran Mamdani’s New York now, not Eliot Engel’s [“The late congressman demonstrated how to be a passionate Zionist and an ardent liberal Democrat—something that is no longer possible.“]
• The Lever 4/24/26: The New Democratic Machine — And The Billionaires Behind It

Israel/AIPAC (and Iran) in US elex & politics – STILL Making Hasan Piker the Big Story [Note: Hasan Piker figures into other articles included in this Round-Up; this sub-section is limited to post explicitly focused on Piker. Also see Section 1, above, for a Piker-related resolution!]

• Commentary [“editor’s commentary”] 5/1/26: Let Me Explain What an Enemy Is
• New York Daily News 5/1/26: Piker’s perfidy has no place in our party
• Canary 4/30/26: Democrats prioritise condemning Hasan Piker over opposing Iran war
• Jacobin 4/30/26: Let’s Compare Hasan Piker’s Comments to Elite Centrists’
• The Dispatch 4/29/26: Hasan Piker and the Limits of the Big Tent [“The Democratic Party must avoid the temptation to fight extremism with extremism.”]
• Washington Examiner 4/28/26: Why are Democrats palling around with anti-American Hasan Piker?
• Jewish Telegraphic Agency 4/27/26: Hasan Piker favors Hamas, is pushing Dems to be anti-Israel — and wants Jews not to worry about him [“An interview with the influencer gaining ground with liberals and alarming Jewish leaders.“]
• American Jewish Committee 4/27/26: Hasan Piker – Twitch Streamer Who Spreads Antisemitism to Millions
• The Forward 4/25/26: American Jews have a Hasan Piker problem. Solving it is going to hurt [“Piker’s popularity is a clear sign that we must adjust our tactics for fighting antisemitism — not double down on condemnation“]
• Vox 4/24/26: The real problem with Hasan Piker – Spoiler: It’s not about Israel.
• Peter Beinart’s Substack 4/24/26: How Hasan Piker Sees the World — The Twitch streamer and rising progressive commentator joins me to hash out his beliefs

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Alaska

• Alaska Public Media 4/28/26: 7 things to know about money in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race [“…AIPAC, the American Israel Political Action Committee, conveyed about $250,000 in individual contributions to Sullivan. Technically, these are pass-through contributions from donors around the country, not PAC contributions. AIPAC acted as a conduit.“]

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics –  California

• Jewish Journal 4/30/26: When Protecting Jewish Students Becomes a Litmus Test, Voters Must Answer
• Fox News 4/28/26: Dem lawmaker hosts Hamas-linked org, draws swift backlash online

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Florida

• Jewish News Syndicate 4/28/26: Veteran pro-Israel Democrats fear losing seats to Republicans in Florida redistricting [“State gerrymandering efforts are a key battleground for control of Congress.”]
• Jewish Insider 4/28/26: DeSantis’ congressional redistricting plan alarms pro-Israel Democrats [“The plan proposed by the Florida governor eliminates seats held by four pro-Israel House Democrats, including two Jewish members“]

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Georgia

• The Center Square 4/30/26: Six Democrats seeking 13th Congressional District post [“Fauntleroy has also criticized Israel’s military action in Palestine. He has committed to rejecting campaign donations from groups aligned with Israel, including the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a large, bipartisan pro-Israel lobbying group. ‘As a small business owner, I know how to look at a budget and identify where excess money is being spent,’ Fauntleroy said. ‘Instead of giving our money to Israel, our tax dollars belong here in our community to fund Medicare for all.’”]

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Maine

• The Algemeiner 4/30/26: Janet Mills Drops Out of Maine Senate Democratic Primary, Clearing Path for Anti-Israel Candidate Graham Platner
• The Forward 4/30/26: Analysis: As Democrats unite behind Platner, Schumer’s future as leader faces tests [“As insurgent candidates rise, the Democrats must confront new challenges over leadership and Jewish voter support”]
• Jewish Insider 4/30/26: Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate campaign, paving way for Graham Platner
• Jewish Insider 4/30/26: Jewish Democratic Council of America not ready to endorse Graham Platner, says CEO
• Drop Site News 4/28/26: Billionaire Bankrolling Anti-Platner PAC Gutted Maine Mill Towns [“One benefactor does have a Maine connection—though it’s a sordid one. That donor is Apollo Global Management’s billionaire CEO and founder Marc Rowan, a giant in the world of private equity who has faced scrutiny for his links to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Rowan contributed $50,000 so far of the $2 million already dedicated to the anti-Platner campaign, and has been a major backer of AIPAC in recent years.”]

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Massachusetts

• The Williams Record 4/29/26: Senate candidate Rep. Seth Moulton visits College, addresses students

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Michigan

• The Algemeiner 4/30/26: Does Israel Hater Hasan Piker Have More Chutzpah Than American Jews?
• Real News Network 4/30/26: The Atlantic’s Hasan Piker meltdown perfectly distills elite media’s warped priorities [“Zero stories in the Atlantic about Hind Rajab, zero stories about Israel killing medical workers or journalists—but five articles in two weeks on a Twitch streamer.”]
• Fox News 4/29/26: Far-left streamer Hasan Piker defends himself from antisemitism accusations in interview with Jewish outlet
• Detroit Jewish News 4/28/26: Tensions Rise at Michigan Democratic Convention
• Jewish Insider 4/28/26: New Jersey’s 12th District Democratic primary poses tough choices for Jewish voters [“Adam Hamawy is running as an anti-Israel activist in a crowded primary to succeed Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, and is backed by well-financed outside groups“]
• The Left Hook 4/26/26: Why is The Establishment So Afraid of Abdul El-Sayed?
• Detroit Free Press 4/25/26: Democrats talk AIPAC, faith, electability in first U.S. Senate debate

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Nebraska

• Punchbowl News 4/28/26: Israel is latest flashpoint in heated Nebraska primary

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – New Jersey

• American Prospect 4/30/26: Pro-Palestine Super PAC Spending $2 Million to Back Doctor in NJ-12 [“American Priorities is throwing its war chest behind Dr. Adam Hamawy, a combat surgeon who worked in a Gaza hospital while Israel’s genocide raged outside.“]
• Jersey City Times 4/27/26: Menendez Leverages Supporters of Father, Israel
• Washington Free Beacon 4/27/26: ‘Definitely No Tunnels’: Dem Congressional Candidate Dismissed Reports of Hamas Presence at Gazan Hospital Where He Worked—and Where Hamas Boss Mohammed Sinwar Was Later Killed [“Adam Hamawy, a plastic surgeon, is now running to represent New Jersey’s 12th District with Ilhan Omar’s endorsement“]
• Insider New Jersey 4/26/26: CD-7 Democrats Look for Votes – and for Kean [re IHRA Definition & AIPAC]
• The Left Hook 4/24/26: The Doctor Who Saved Sen. Tammy Duckworth Is Running For Congress: Meet Dr. Hamawy [“…despite all of his accomplishments and amazing life story, Dr. Adam Hamawy is a Muslim Arab American who is against illegal wars, genocide, AIPAC, and billionaires. As such, he’s about to experience the usual hazing that accompanies any such individuals who want to shake up the system. One of his Democratic opponents, Sue Altman, has already accused him of “cheerleading and wishing” for dead Israeli kids because of his call for America to stop funding Israel’s occupation and genocidal regime. It’s about to get uglier…“]

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – New York

• New York Jewish Week 5/1/26: These progressives lost their races. Now they’re backing a new pro-Palestinian contender for Congress in NY.
• Jewish Currents 4/30/26: In New York, a Rift in Jewish Politics [“In two of the most Jewish Congressional districts, the debate over Israel is diverging“]
• Jewish Insider 4/28/26: Brad Lander stays mum on Mamdani buffer bill veto

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Pennsylvania

• Philadelphia Inquirer 4/30/26: Leftist streamer Hasan Piker gives Chris Rabb a boost during West Philadelphia campaign swing
• NBC Philadelphia 4/30/26: Rep. Chris Rabb attends rally with left-wing commentator Hasan Piker in Philly
• Mondoweiss 4/29/26: Palestine emerges as central issue in a key Pennsylvania Democratic primary
• Philadelphia Tribune 4/28/26: Congress hopefuls must renounce dark money

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Tennessee

• The Forward 4/30/26: As Supreme Court dilutes Voting Rights Act, Tennessee’s first Jewish congressman could lose his seat

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Utah

• Deseret News 4/28/26: Opinion: Utahns must reject antisemitism at the polls this election season [“…By focusing solely on a Jewish organization funded by American Jewish voters and the lone Jewish nation — and not on any other issues or PACs — Blouin is sending the message that “Jews are interfering in Utah politics, this election, and are responsible if I lose,” reinforcing fears for safety for Utah Jews.“]

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Virginia

• Jewish Insider 4/24/26: Virginia Del. Sam Rasoul, who faced backlash over anti-Israel rhetoric, won’t run for Congress

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – West Virginia

• Charleston Gazette-Mail 4/28/26: Capito builds huge fundraising advantage with pro-Israel help amid genocide findings

Other Stuff

• Jewish Insider 4/30/26: GOP senators express uncertainty about authorizing extension of Iran war [“Under the War Powers Resolution, a president cannot sustain military operations for more than 60 days without congressional approval or requesting a 30-day extension”]
• Jewish Insider 4/30/26: Lawler: Congress expected to push Trump to fill Abraham Accords envoy position [“Dozens of GOP lawmakers sent a letter last year urging the president to fill the position created in 2023“]
• Zeteo 4/28/26: 5 Laws and Standards That Require the US Cut Off Weapons to Israel [“A new memo circulating on Capitol Hill details why the US is obligated to cut weapons to Israel – even if Israel wants to buy them with its own money.“]
• Jewish Insider 4/28/26: U.S. lawmakers voice caution on Pakistan’s new middleman role
• Responsible Statecraft 4/17/26: These 100 former US lawmakers have become foreign lobbyists