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- 1Democrats vow to confront Israel over Palestinian violence●Dems vow to confront Israel on violence against Palestinians: ‘Out of control’
Democratic lawmakers are pledging to directly challenge the Israeli government over violence against Palestinians, with one describing the situation as 'out of control'. The statements signal growing willingness within the party to publicly criticise Israel, a notable shift for a caucus that has traditionally maintained broad support for the US ally.
- 2Democrats told they can't just be anti-Trump ahead of midterms▼What Democrats are getting right – and wrong – in run-up to midterms: ‘We can’t just be anti-Trump’
Democrats are being urged to offer a positive agenda rather than simply opposing Donald Trump as the US midterm elections approach. Commentators are weighing what the party is getting right and wrong in its messaging, with the warning that being 'anti-Trump' alone is not enough to win over voters.
- 3Georgia Senate candidate Collins pressed on soaring diesel prices●"Diesel is at $6.50 a gallon, that’s about $2.80 higher than just a year ago. # Georgia Republican Senate candidate Mike
Diesel is running at $6.50 a gallon in the US, roughly $2.80 more than a year ago, and the cost is becoming a campaign issue in Georgia. Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins, challenging Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, was asked about affordability after two years of full Republican control of government, putting his party's record on living costs in the spotlight.
- 4Fetterman breaks with Democrats on Iran War Powers resolution▼Fetterman bucks party again, votes against Iran War Powers resolution
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman voted against a Democratic-led War Powers resolution aimed at limiting US military action against Iran, again diverging from his party. The vote puts him alongside Republicans on one of the most contentious foreign policy questions in Congress, drawing criticism from progressive voters and praise from conservatives. It is the latest in a string of occasions where Fetterman has broken with Senate Democrats.