Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin faced criticism after missing a key Senate vote on blocking arms sales to Israel, choosing instead to appear on Stephen Colbert's canceled talk show. Slotkin later posted a lengthy 679-word explanation on social media, stating she would have voted to block the sales due to concerns about humanitarian conditions in Gaza, but did not apologize for her absence. The Senate ultimately rejected the measures, though a growing number of Democrats supported them, reflecting increasing divisions within the party over U.S. policy toward Israel amid reports of famine in Gaza. The episode highlights both the shifting political landscape on Israel and the scrutiny lawmakers face over their choices and public statements.