The DNC is in the news for rejecting pro-Israel AIPAC resolutions and facing scrutiny over dark money and election spending.
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The Democratic National Committee has rejected resolutions targeting dark money and specific pro-Israel lobbying groups, including AIPAC, during its spring meeting. The decision reflects ongoing internal divisions over Israel policy and the influence of outside spending in Democratic primaries. The party has adopted a broad, non-specific stance on dark money, deferring contentious Middle East resolutions to a working group. This highlights the party's struggle to balance progressive criticism and traditional pro-Israel support.