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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

How Citizens United supercharged 'Israel's lobby'

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

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is seen after the Senate luncheons in the U.S. Capitol
Washington Politics

Israel is sponsoring ads on Ted Cruz's podcast. Is that legal?

Under an unusual deal with iHeartMedia, revenue from the show goes to a pro-Cruz super PAC

screenshot of the Hanover Institute's website taken on Aug. 16, 2026
Washington Politics

Israel creates fake think tank in likely attempt to dupe AI chatbots

In just over a week, the Hanover Institute has published at least 100 articles that appear tailor-made to influence chatbots

How much is your support for Israel worth? Try $1 billion.
Video Section

How much is your support for Israel worth? Try $1 billion.

Quincy Institute researcher Nick Cleveland-Stout has the most comprehensive data yet on the extent of this foreign influence campaign

Israel targets X users, right-wing media with $2 million ad push
Washington Politics

Israel targets X users, right-wing media with $2 million ad push

The effort is part of a $9.9 million contract with Republican strategists to improve views of the country in the US

The dark-money operation behind China-baiting in the homeland
Asia-Pacific

The dark-money operation behind China-baiting in the homeland

This lobbyist is touting his efforts to restrict Beijing's influence by convincing states they need to restrict land purchases by immigrants