AIPAC Is Staying Out of Illinois Senate Race — But Its Donors Back Juliana Stratton

WASHINGTON — The leading pro-Israel lobbying group has kept quiet on the race for an open Senate seat in Illinois while pouring its largest investments this cycle into the state’s high-profile House primaries, leaving observers to wonder whether it would really sit out the Senate contest.

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AIPAC Is Staying Out of Illinois Senate Race — But Its Donors Back Juliana Stratton

Friday, March 13, 2026Vol. I

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POLITICS|-321m ago|INDIA

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Japan, South Korea from March 31

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Japan from March 31 to April 2 and then South Korea, Tokyo and Seoul said on Friday.

POLITICS|-260m ago|US

Former West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose buries hatchet with Educationists’ Forum head Omprakash Mishra

File photo of former West Bengal Governor C.V.

POLITICS|-260m ago|INDIA

Kalaburagi-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express train completes two years of service, records occupancy rate of 103.52% in 2026

The Kalaburagi-SMVT Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express has carried 5.72 lakh passengers since its launch in 2024.

POLITICS|-259m ago|US

The Battle for Labour’s oldest stronghold: Wales

In May, Labour faces losing some of its oldest heartlands.

BreakingPOLITICS|-252m ago|US

Britain’s Labour Party stares into the abyss in its Welsh heartland

Eluned Morgan, the Welsh first minister, stood in a sunbeam at Newport’s Victorian market and declared: “Wales is ready for a new chapter.”

POLITICS|-252m ago|EUROPE

EU commissioner Kos dogged by fresh secret police collaborator claims

STRASBOURG — EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos is facing fresh allegations that she collaborated with the Yugoslav secret police in the

POLITICS|-191m ago|CHINA

Sanctioned Rubio to take part in Trump’s China trip despite previous missed opportunities

The formerly hawkish US secretary of state has been sanctioned by Beijing and sources say he has previously appeared reluctant to visit

BreakingPOLITICS|-171m ago|EUROPE

Global Baku Forum opens with Iran war raging across the border

The annual Global Baku Forum opened on Thursday with calls for dialogue to end the Iran war, raging on its doorstep.

POLITICS|-170m ago|CHINA

The fiscal family: adviser says China’s tax flows should resemble parental ties

‘Central finance is like a father … while local governments are like children,’ tax policy expert says, affirming support for revenue-sharin

POLITICS|-170m ago|US

In Japan, video of exhausted Takaichi sparks health fears ahead of US trip

The prime minister is expected to announce Tokyo’s participation in the US’ ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system when she meets Trump

POLITICS|-170m ago|US

Senate again fails to pass homeland security funding as department shutdown nears one month – as it happened

The Senate again failed to pass a funding bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), amid a partial shutdown that has lasted

POLITICS|-90m ago|US

New Green MP calls for tolerance and inclusivity in first Commons speech

Former plumber Hannah Spencer, who won Gorton and Denton byelection, also says more MPs from manual working backgrounds are needed