Democratic members of U.S. Congress visit Cuba and compare U.S. energy embargo to 'silent Gaza' Jul 13, 2026 · Cristiana Mesquita and Andrea Rodríguez · washingtontimes.com read more » Four Democratic members of U.S. Congress who traveled to Cuba this weekend described the energy embargo imposed on the island by U.S. President Donald Trump as turning the island into a "silent Gaza." Read more »