Pro-Israel group boosts Democrats in battleground races

A prominent pro-Israel super PAC is throwing its backing behind Democrats running in a handful of competitive races, as the party grapples with how the Israel-Hamas war will impact races up and down the ballot in the fall. The Democratic Majority for Israel PAC is issuing its first general election endorsements, shared first with POLITICO.

House Ways Subcommittee Field Hearing on ‘More Opportunity and Prosperity’ in the Rust Belt

The House Ways and Means Committee Tax Subcommittee holds a field hearing on “Creating More Opportunity and Prosperity in the American Rust Belt” at 4:00 p.m. ET on May 20. Witnesses: Drew Whiting CEO, Erie Downtown Development Corporation Shafron “Shay” Hawkins President and CEO, Opportunity Funds Association Jason Spore Own… Original News Source Link –

Jack Smith’s Appointment Violated the Constitution, Some Legal Experts Argue

Days before Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed special counsel Jack Smith to investigate former President Donald Trump, experts who had been following the Justice Department investigations questioned its necessity. Mr. Smith was appointed on Nov. 18, 2022. Would the appointment of an “independent” lead prosecutor undermine the Justice Department’s own appearance of independence from politics?

Rep. Elise Stefanik Praises Trump in Speech Before Israeli Parliament

‘For years, I have been a leading proponent and partner to President Trump in his historic support for Israeli independence and security,’ she said. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) has criticized President Joe Biden’s policies toward Israel and praised former President Donald Trump for his support of the country in a speech before the Israeli parliament