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Harris caught in fight between donors, progressives over Big Tech power

Vice President Harris finds herself in the middle of a battle between major Democratic donors and progressive activists who want to rein in big tech companies whose business practices have become the target of political attacks. Big donors are pushing for Harris to replace Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, who has led the Biden […]

Omar gives progressives a needed boost: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries

Progressives in the House of Representatives scored a long-awaited victory on Tuesday night when Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) won, one week after fellow Squad member Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) lost her primary election. Unlike the primaries of President Bush and the recently ousted Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Omar’s campaign did not involve the American Israel […]

Bush's loss raises questions for progressives: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries

Progressives suffered a major blow in Tuesday night’s primary election, when Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) became the second “Squad” member to lose to a challenger in a primary this cycle. Bush’s loss, seen as a victory for the party’s progressive wing and coming just hours after Vice President Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as […]

Progressives unleash fury on AIPAC after Bowman loss

Progressives have been complaining loudly about the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) since the defeat of Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York weakened the brigade’s power. AIPAC is one of the biggest forces opposing Bowman, and has been active in the race, pouring millions of dollars into a long-shot campaign to elect Westchester County […]

Bowman ouster spells trouble for House progressives on Israel

House progressives suffered a heavy blow on Tuesday night after one of their leading members, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), lost his primary challenge — spelling disaster for other progressives like Bowman who are being targeted for their anti-Israel stances. Westchester County Executive George Latimer defeated Bowman, 59.6% to 40.4% as of 11:15 p.m. Eastern time. […]