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Miriam Adelson looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House
Media

Israel's Lobby 2.0: What Walt & Mearsheimer didn't anticipate

In their new book, Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick chart the evolution of this powerful special interest and its unmatched influence in the US

Israel's Lobby: More powerful and more unpopular than ever
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Israel's Lobby: More powerful and more unpopular than ever

Authors Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick join the Always at War podcast to discuss the lobby's role in our elections, as well as its evolution and future.

U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) speaks at a protest outside the Capitol during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Feb. 24, 2026
Washington Politics

Sen. Van Hollen: Iran war is illegal and we cannot fund another dime

In an interview with RS, the senator discusses Israeli influence in the US, whether Libya was a mistake, and more

U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed appears on stage, with vote counting continuing for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary, during an election night rally in Detroit, Michigan
QiOSK

El-Sayed overcomes $30 million AIPAC spend, wins Michigan primary

His Senate race against Rep. Haley Stevens became a referendum on Israel for Democratic voters

US Rep. Haley Stevens
Washington Politics

Pro-Israel GOP donors fueling Rep. Stevens' Dem primary in Michigan

AIPAC and United Democracy Project are getting millions from Republican billionaires and out-of-state donors to beat back challenger Abdul El-Sayed

Thomas Massie
QiOSK

Massie moves to strike $3.3B in Israel military aid from the budget

A House vote, which could come as early as Thursday, would put lawmakers on the record at a time when Americans are more leery about the aid than ever.