AIPAC

ZOG conspiracy posts spiked over threefold online during 2026 Iran war, study finds

The “ZOG” conspiracy theory falsely claims a secret Jewish/Israeli cabal controls global institutions and sovereign governments, especially that of the US.

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Abdul El-Sayed campaigns for the U.S. Senate at the Michigan Democratic Nominating Convention in Detroit, Michigan, April 19, 2026.

Michigan's Senate race tests pro-Israel Jews' loyalty to Democratic Party

LEFT: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rides a go-kart at Coney Island on July 13, 2026. RIGHT: US Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) speaks on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22, 2024.

Why distancing from Israel is becoming an asset for Democrats - analysis

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

What were they thinking? Israel, US, and the missteps from Iran to AIPAC - opinion


Rep. Ro Khanna: Betting against Jews - opinion

Rep. Ro Khanna’s criticism of Israel has become a very vocal part of his public message. Here's when it all began.

US REPRESENTATIVE Ro Khanna looks on during the National Action Network National Convention in New York City, earlier this month.

Most American Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds

The survey comes as AIPAC has faced heightened scrutiny for pouring millions of dollars into Democratic primary races in New Jersey and Illinois in recent months.

A VISITOR holds an AIPAC folder in an elevator in Rayburn House Office Building on March 12, 2024 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

After AIPAC-backed primary loss, Tom Malinowski endorses rival who says Israel committed genocide

Analilia Mejia has been harsher in her criticism of Israel and, unlike Tom Malinowski, refers to its war in Gaza as a “genocide.”

Tom Malinowski participates in a get-out-the-vote event ahead of midterm elections on October 29, 2022 in Rahway, New Jersey.

A new anti-Zionist PAC has endorsed candidates who believe Jews were behind 9/11

Founded last summer, AZAPAC has endorsed fringe candidates across the political spectrum, from both Republican and Democratic parties, as well as independents.

A still from AZAPAC's launch video, during which its founder, Michael Rectenwald, called pro-Israel politicians "puppets" whose "strings are pulled by donors loyal to the modern nation state of Israel."

Democrats to weigh resolution condemning AIPAC, fueling concerns of antisemitism

Democrats propose a resolution condemning AIPAC’s influence in elections, amid concerns that vilifying the group could fuel antisemitism while questioning its political power.

A crowd packs the United Center for the Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.

NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker’s show, sparks backlash in Jewish swing district

Phillips-Staley’s position on Israel changed for the negative after a trip to Israel and the West Bank in February 2026.

Rep. Mike Lawler, a New York Republican, speaks during a press conference outside of Columbia University on April 22, 2024 in New York City.

These pro-Palestine PACs seek to challenge AIPAC influence in US politics

Multiple anti-Israel lobbying PACs are trying to counterweigh AIPAC and elect pro-Palestinian candidates as Americans’ sympathy toward Israel wanes.

Pro-Palestinian  demonstrators rally outside AIPAC headquarters and the offices of Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who've both been endorsed by the group, in New York City, February 22, 2024.

Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech

"AIPAC found out the hard way: the 9th District is not for sale," Daniel Biss said during his victory address.

Daniel Biss speaks to supporters after winning the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th congressional district, March 17, 2026.

What to know about AIPAC’s boosting of a candidate who accused Israel of genocide

The Illinois primaries follow two other elections where AIPAC was heavily involved.

Evanston mayor and congressional candidate Daniel Biss, right, confronts U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino in Evanston, Illinois,  Dec. 17, 2025.

Zionism gave Jews the courage to be consequential - opinion

The Jewish people, whether in Israel or the Diaspora, cannot be silenced by their opponents. It cannot cower in the fear of the “What if?...”

A VISITOR holds an AIPAC folder in an elevator in Rayburn House Office Building on March 12, 2024 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.