The reliably pro-Israel Republican Party is scrambling to contain a generational revolt over foreign aid, antisemitism and the true meaning of "America First." Why it matters: Amid scenes of starvation in Gaza,

President Donald Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill are keeping their criticism of Israel for its conduct in the Gaza Strip measured — even as they faced loud pressure from the MAGA base to rethink their support for Israel amid the worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave.

Some MAGA loyalists, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and podcasters Theo Von and Joe Rogan, seem to be turning on Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker,