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‘Squad’ Democrats could face well-funded challengers as left-wing billionaire weighs bankrolling races

Two House Democrats in the progressive "Squad" may be facing well-funded primary challengers in next year's election after their recent stances on the war between Israel and Hamas.

Israeli forces close in on Gaza City with grave warning: Don’t go into Hamas tunnels

A former deputy Israeli military chief of staff described the possibility that troops would enter Hamas's significant tunnel infrastructure as a "grave mistake."

Blinken says Israel can do more to ‘minimize civilian casualties’ in Gaza

Israel must take a series of “concrete steps … to minimize civilian casualties” in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said amid a growing international outcry over Israel’s conduct in the war against Hamas.

House passes Israel aid package, but it is dead on arrival in the Senate

The House passed its multibillion-dollar Israel aid package on Thursday, advancing the legislation that President Joe Biden has already threatened to veto and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has said will be dead on arrival in the Senate.

Minnesota Supreme Court skeptical of 14th Amendment effort to bar Trump from presidency

A divided bench on the Minnesota Supreme Court showed skepticism over removing Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot during a Thursday hearing brought by challengers who say the former president sparked the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and should be disqualified.

Iowa Democratic Party demands resignation of student leaders after anti-Israel statements

The Iowa Democratic Party is demanding the resignations of several University of Iowa Democratic student leaders after they drafted and signed a letter supporting Palestine in the war between Hamas and Israel.

Israel warns antisemitic violence could change ‘the entire situation in Russia’

Russia’s chief rabbi warned that “something has really changed” in the Muslim-majority region where an antisemitic riot took place on Sunday as Russian officials fumed over the backlash in Israel.

Senate GOP targets Pentagon policy chief nominee in bid to break Tuberville logjam

Senate Republicans are urging Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) to narrow his hold on Pentagon promotions to civilian nominees, with the White House's pick for policy chief as their top target.

Taylor Tomlinson becomes youngest network late-night host in 20 years

CBS has announced Taylor Tomlinson as its latest host for the network's late-night lineup, with Tomlinson getting her own show at the age of 29.

Alabama Supreme Court rules nitrogen gas can be used for execution

The Alabama Supreme Court decided to allow the state to move forward with executing an inmate via nitrogen gas, a first for the state.
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