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Pelosi Leads Small Democratic Bloc on Failed Israel Aid Cut

7/18/2026

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Pelosi Backs Aid Cut

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined a handful of Democrats to back a failed Israel-aid cut amendment.
The amendment to block Israel aid in the fiscal 2027 State Department and national security bill failed 104-314-10 in House.
Democratic leaders split: Hakeem Jeffries and Pete Aguilar opposed, while Katherine Clark supported the amendment.
Adam Smith, a supporter, denounced far-left harassment and said his vote pressured Netanyahu’s government.

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AIPAC Penalizes Democrats

AIPAC removed donation buttons for the 103 Democrats who supported Rep. Thomas Massie’s Israel-aid amendment, imposing a new financial penalty.
Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment to cut the $3.3 billion U.S. aid package to Israel failed in the House.
AIPAC had previously endorsed 15 of those Democrats for re-election, showing its campaign-finance influence.
Polls show growing opposition among young and left-leaning Democratic voters, making Israel aid a liability.

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Pelosi Backs Aid Cut

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined a handful of Democrats to back a failed Israel-aid cut amendment.
The amendment to block Israel aid in the fiscal 2027 State Department and national security bill failed 104-314-10 in House.
Democratic leaders split: Hakeem Jeffries and Pete Aguilar opposed, while Katherine Clark supported the amendment.
Adam Smith, a supporter, denounced far-left harassment and said his vote pressured Netanyahu’s government.

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