Chicago Mayor Turns AIPAC and a Jewish Donor Into Campaign Targets

Archive reconstruction: Prepared after the edition date from dated reporting; this briefing was not published that morning.

A fight over donors in Chicago has become a fight over AIPAC and Jewish political participation. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s remarks about Michael Sacks are drawing scrutiny as the mayor looks toward reelection.

In Washington, JD Vance is describing limits to the U.S.-Israel relationship, Ted Cruz is seeking federal action against CAIR, and the Supreme Court is taking up a home-prayer dispute. These are distinct developments: political statements, a designation request and a case awaiting a ruling.