The Democratic Party mainstream remains staunchly pro-Israel, but progressives use partisan gridlock to make the Jewish state a wedge issue

After sum removed from larger spending bill due to progressive pressure, House Appropriations chair says 'commitment to the security of our friend and ally Israel is ironclad'

As Progressive lawmakers force delay in Iron Dome funding, Nachman Shai says US party's 'anti-Israel axis' growing stronger, blames Netanyahu for 'clearly' siding with Republicans

$1 billion in missile defense still certain to be okayed, but progressives' ability to block its inclusion in budget bill shows bloc has more influence than critics assumed

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announces intention to call standalone vote for $1 billion supporting Israel's missile defense system: 'It will be done'

Pro-Israel lobby accuses progressives of 'playing politics with Israeli & Palestinian lives,'; Republican Jewish Coalition lashes 'disgraceful' move

Sources say several lawmakers, opposed to money for Israeli defense, threatened to vote against bill that keeps US government funded; missile system set to get funded later

Foreign minister speaks to House Majority Leader Hoyer, attributes development to 'technical' issues and expresses confidence the pledged $1 billion will soon be approved

But raunchy actress turns down invitation from Ilhan Omar to join band of outspoken representatives, some of whom have been accused of antisemitism

From Sanders to The Squad, many lawmakers apparently unwilling to decry attacks on Jews without also denouncing Islamophobia or 'all forms of racism'