US Democratic Party

Democratic lawmakers are pledging to confront the Israeli government over what they describe as out-of-control violence against Palestinians. The comments signal growing friction within the party over US support for Israel, with some Democrats calling for sharper scrutiny of Israeli actions in the occupied territories and consequences for settler violence.

Ads promoting the Trump administration, funded by US taxpayer money, are facing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Lawmakers from both parties are questioning the use of public funds for what they see as political or self-promotional advertising, making the spending an unusual point of cross-party agreement in a divided political climate.

A new opinion column argues that despite widespread anger over high gas prices, voters should not respond by giving Democrats control of Congress. The piece frames the midterm choice around energy costs and economic management, claiming a Democratic majority would make the situation worse. It feeds into a broader debate over which party voters blame for inflation and fuel prices heading into the election.