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Despite criticism: Democrats grant Trump new powers
After months of criticizing US President Donald Trump's extensive use of tariffs, most Senate Democrats voted for a sanctions package against Russia. The legislation grants the president limited authority to impose tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports and up to 100% on goods from the five countries that are the largest purchasers of Russian energy.

The Eisenkot effect? Yair Golan requests state security from Noam Solberg and the Shin Bet chief
The chairman of the "Democrats" party, Yair Golan, turned today, Wednesday, to Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Solberg and Shin Bet chief David Zini with a request for personal security following an increase in threats. In his request, Golan listed several disturbing comments made on social media.

A shift in the support base: Republicans embrace pro-Israel Democratic Senator John Fetterman
A new New York Times poll reveals that 73% of Republican voters currently hold a favorable view of Fetterman, compared to only 22% of voters in his own party. The reason for the decline in support from his party: "supports Israel too much."

Election bribery? The call by Gilad Kariv that raises a legal question
We published this evening (Monday) on News 14: Have the efforts to bring Israelis from abroad to the polling stations crossed the line permitted by law? According to documentation that reached us, MK Gilad Kariv from the Democrats party called a few weeks ago for party members to spend their own money and assist in paying for flight tickets for family members and friends staying abroad, with the...

Ehud Manor's family requested - and the "Democrats" campaign was shelved
First publication: Photos of party members were displayed alongside elected officials from the coalition, with the line "I will not be silent because my country has changed its face." The family of the late songwriter contacted the party - and the campaign, which had been successful among the left-wing bloc, was deleted from all platforms.

Moshe Radman Rushed to Hospital
The high-tech entrepreneur and protest activist, placed 9th on the "Democrats" list, was hospitalized. In a post from his hospital bed, he reassured followers, criticized the government, and promised: "Tomorrow I return like a ninja."

Democratic Party candidate attacked IDF general, Golan asked to "calm down": "Learn from my mistakes"
Tensions in the Palestinian village of Qusra led Knesset candidate Nimrod Shafer to call for the dismissal of Central Command chief Avi Bluth. Shafer deleted the tweet, but the Democrats called on candidates to moderate their messaging. And what was the surprising position of the Arab candidate?

Even Republicans are shocked: The unusual conduct of the Secretary of Defense in Congress
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has decided to exclude Democratic members of Congress from classified briefings, a move that could jeopardize the approval of the defense budget.
Yair Golan launches a billion-shekel crime-fighting plan and signals his bid for Public Security Minister
At a Democrats party event in Nazareth, an emergency plan called "Root Treatment" was launched to combat crime in the Arab sector. According to the party's data, 889 people, including 49 children, have been murdered during the current government's term.

The danger to Israel and the possibility of Donald Trump becoming a "lame duck": A guide to the midterm elections
About three months before the midterm elections, the likely scenario will produce a "split Congress" that will make it difficult for the president to advance his policies. The Epstein affair, tariffs, and the war with Iran have left the president at a low point in public opinion. The Democratic Party is divided between a moderate establishment and an anti-Israel progressive wing - and for Israel...

Washington's Hourglass: 3 Months to the Elections That Will Determine Trump's Future
Polls in the US indicate a Democratic advantage in the battle for the House of Representatives, while Republicans struggle to maintain a slim majority in the Senate. Against the backdrop of a drop in support for the president and an identity crisis in the Democratic Party, two races in Michigan and Texas may decide the fate of Congress. If Trump loses the majority and the left wing strengthens...

"And the wise shall keep silent at that time": In politics, one must also know when to be silent
Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, has already proven that he knows how to lead fighters in battle. Now, he needs to prove that he knows how to lead a camp. To do so, Golan must understand that not every thought must become a headline, and in order to attract the undecided, one must know how to speak to them as well.
Yaakov Buzaglo reveals his party: 'This is not a split-second decision'
After causing a stir by revealing that he is a 'proud leftist' and supporting the 'Democrats' party, Buzaglo explains the reasoning behind his decision and his stance for the upcoming elections.

New Storm in the "Democrats": Yair Golan Considers Reserving a Spot for Yonatan Shamriz
After announcing his decision to enter politics, Yonatan Shamriz stated that his goal is to become the Minister of Revival. Representatives for Shamriz stated that he "will not comment on personal conversations with political figures or the offers he receives."

Not quiet in the "Democrats": Yair Golan considers reserving a spot for Einav Zangauker
Tension is growing among list members over the possibility that Yair Golan will reserve a spot for the mother of hostage survivor Matan Zangauker. Candidates and activists express concern that the move will come at their expense and warn of public "noise" if it materializes. The faction clarifies that no decision has been made yet.

Lasky demanded to stop using "Judea and Samaria," Golan replied: "It is not a right-wing term"
During a closed-door meeting, the Democrats party leadership instructed candidates to coordinate all public statements with headquarters. Gaby Lasky urged Yair Golan to replace the term "Judea and Samaria" with "West Bank," but the chairman rejected the request.

The Shadow against Yair Golan: "Instead of him standing trial, they let him run for the Knesset"
The musician Yoav Eliassi spoke out sharply against the chairman of the "Democrats" party following a quote published in the British newspaper "The Telegraph", and claimed that these statements cause enormous damage to the image of the State of Israel in the world.

Candidate for the "Democrats" admits to cynical use of hostage families
A recording of an internal Zoom call of left-wing activists, exposed on Monday, is causing a stir. In it, Nava Rozolio, a candidate on the "Democrats" list, reveals the strategy behind leveraging hostage families to push political narratives to the international community.

Yair Golan: “Defense Minister Katz Turns Judea and Samaria Into a Powder Keg”
The head of the Democrats attacked Netanyahu and defense minister Katz after events in the Havat Gilad area • Golan said the two are endangering human lives and Israel’s security and accused: “The blood of our soldiers that has been spilled and will be spilled — is on their hands” • At the rally to open the campaign, he promised to push for an end to “trips” in Areas A and B, to dismantle illegal...

On the wrong foot: The primaries, the campaigns, and the collapse of the cases
Many question marks hover over the Democrats' virtual primaries, including who are the hundreds of new members who joined the night before the elections, and whether the official voter registry was used illicitly. The party denies: "The elections are digital and secured by strict standards."
A preacher who practices what he preaches: The Democrats' primaries managed to embarrass Gadi Eisenkot | Michael Kleiner
It is embarrassing to see how the media fawns over Gadi Eisenkot and avoids asking him pointed questions, such as when his adherence to the primary process in his party, Yashar!, faded.