Netanyahu orders ‘forceful’ strikes in Gaza, testing ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire during the return of hostage remains. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday ordered his military to conduct “forceful” airstrikes in Gaza, his office wrote on social media, putting new pressure on a weeks-old ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The announcement comes less than a … Read more

Democrats move forward with new 2028 calendar

The Democratic National Committee set a Jan. 16, 2026, deadline for states interested in applying to be an early state. The Democratic Party’s debate about which states will get coveted early-voting spots in the 2028 presidential primary inched forward on Monday, with a new deadline for states to apply to lead the calendar. The Democratic … Read more

25 states sue Trump admin over withholding food aid funding

Nearly 42 million low-income Americans will lose their food aid benefits on Saturday barring any federal intervention or funding patch. Democratic attorneys general and governors from 25 states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its conclusion that it cannot tap emergency funds to keep food aid flowing for millions of Americans next month. Officials — … Read more

Blue states blame Republicans for looming SNAP shutoff on government websites

The messages come after the Trump administration blamed Democrats for the shutdown on federal sites. Several Democratic states are blaming President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress for the government shutdown on government websites, as the funding cliff for the millions who rely on federally funded food aid — which is known as SNAP — … Read more

Another shutdown consequence: Democrats can’t visit ICE detention facilities

Democratic lawmakers had been suing the Trump administration over their previous attempts to visit ICE facilities. Federal immigration authorities say they no longer have to provide on-demand access to detention facilities for members of Congress. The reason? The government shutdown. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, who have been fighting a lawsuit brought by Democratic lawmakers … Read more

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing can wear street clothes in court amid ‘extraordinary’ attention

Tyler Robinson’s attorneys argued that images of him shackled and in jail clothing could prejudice future jurors. SALT LAKE CITY — The 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk can appear in court wearing street clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns, a judge ruled Monday. Attorneys for Tyler Robinson argued … Read more

A judge slammed Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem over ‘troubling’ remarks about Kilmar Abrego Garcia

U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw ordered the administration to warn every DOJ and DHS employee against improper statements regarding Abrego, who’s facing smuggling charges. A federal judge took Attorney General Pam Bondi and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to task Monday for their incendiary, out-of-court statements about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran native … Read more

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Tylenol manufacturer amid Trump’s pressure campaign

The lawsuit comes as the Trump administration has promoted unproven claims linking Tylenol use to autism. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the makers of Tylenol on Tuesday, alleging the companies irresponsibly marketed the medicine to pregnant women despite risks to children. At the center of the lawsuit is the claim that … Read more