The resolution was a Democratic attempt at damage control after comments by a newly elected caucus member that were perceived as anti-Semitic: the party fears being tagged as ‘anti-Israel’ before 2020’s elections. This resolution is the latest move in a brewing congressional battle over the Boycott-Divest-Sanction movement, which brings together several US anti-Israel groups. The rallying cry for this issue is the proposed Israel Anti-Boycott Act, which has 292 co-sponsors in the House and 58 in the Senate.
The White House will resist congressional efforts to limit the president’s foreign policy powers.
The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be agreed but could be delayed for final changes.
Congress will seek a greater role on US North Korea, Saudi Arabia and Iran policy.
US-Russia policy will be a sticking point between the Democrats and Trump White House.
