Politics

The Times Of Israel reports: US President Donald Trump gave Israel a “green light” to renew military operations against Hamas in Gaza, US media reported Tuesday, as the international community lamented the collapse of the hostage-ceasefire deal. Trump made the decision after Hamas refused to release more hostages, an Israeli official was quoted as telling The Wall Street Journal. Israel …

The Washington Post reports: Israel’s military launched a large-scale bombing campaign on the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, breaking the fragile ceasefire with Hamas that has been in place since late January. At least 404 people have been killed, with 562 injured, Gaza’s Health Ministry said. An Israeli official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to …

The Washington Post reports: The Senate has voted 62-38 to advance a measure Friday to extend federal funding levels through September and avert a government shutdown set to begin just after midnight. The Senate will now vote on three Democratic amendments offered by Sens. Jeff Merkley (Oregon), Tammy Duckworth (Illinois) and Chris Van Hollen (Maryland). All three of those measures …

CTV News reports: Canada has a new prime minister. Liberal Leader Mark Carney has just sworn the oaths of office and allegiance and is in the midst of presenting his new pared-down cabinet to the Governor General. Arriving at Rideau Hall to officially become Canada’s 24th prime minister, Carney pledged to get “straight to work.” “Our message? We’re a very …

Florida Politics reports: Florida’s Senators are putting their muscle behind a Gov. Ron DeSantis priority regarding the future of NASA. U.S. Sens. Ashley Moody and Rick Scott are introducing the Consolidating Aerospace Programs Efficiently (CAPE) at Canaveral Act to move the headquarters of the space agency on the Space Coast. “Establishing NASA’s headquarters within the Space Coast will bridge the …

NBC News reports: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced Thursday he would vote to advance Republicans’ six-month funding bill that passed the House to avert a government shutdown Friday night. The move represents a major concession from Schumer, yielding to the GOP measure just one day after he vowed that Democrats wouldn’t allow it to pass. It means the …

Sen. Adam Schiff writes on his Substack: Tomorrow, the U.S. Senate will have a very significant vote on a CR, a six-month CR, that is a six-month continuing resolution. I will be a hard no. I hope this CR is defeated. I fear that it may not be, and I want to tell you why I’m voting no and why …

Tucson’s NBC affiliate reports: The Office of the 7th District of Arizona has announced the passing of Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva. He died from complications related to his cancer treatments. Grijalva served Southern Arizonans in Washington, D.C., for over two decades. “From permanently protecting the Grand Canyon for future generations to strengthening the Affordable Care Act, his proudest moments in …

The Kansas Reflector reports: All hail civil disobedience. Gov. Laura Kelly intervened Wednesday in satanists’ plans to conduct a black mass on March 28 at the Statehouse by declaring they would not be allowed inside. The satanists plan to defy her undivine wisdom. “We will be showing up on the 28th,” said Michael Stewart, founder and president of the Satanic …

The New York Times reports: Pete Buttigieg, the former transportation secretary, is expected to announce that he will not run for Michigan’s open Senate seat, according to three people briefed on his deliberations, a decision that appears to open the door to a 2028 presidential bid. Mr. Buttigieg’s decision to skip the 2026 race to succeed Senator Gary Peters, a …

The Miami Herald reports: The mayor of Miami Beach is proposing to terminate a lease agreement and discontinue thousands of dollars in financial support for an independent film theater after it screened an Oscar-winning documentary about the ongoing conflict between Palestinians and Israelis in the West Bank. In a newsletter sent to residents Tuesday night, Mayor Steven Meiner explained his …

The New York Times reports: Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the Democratic leader, says that Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate to pass the bill the House approved on Tuesday to avert a shutdown and fund the government through Sept. 30. Schumer says that Senate Democrats are united around a 30 day stopgap bill “that will …

Politico reports: Rahm Wants to Run. Yes, that Rahm. And, yes, for that office — the presidency. Since coming home in January from his stint in Tokyo — a job he repurposed to be American envoy to all of Asia — Rahm Emanuel has been as visible as any other Democrat. Never mind that he currently holds no office and …

The New York Times reports: Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire will not run for re-election in 2026, bringing an end to a long and singular political career and further complicating Democrats’ efforts to regain a majority in the Senate. Her decision not to seek a fourth term will immediately set off a high-stakes race in a state whose voters …

The New York Times reports: Katie Porter, the former Democratic congresswoman who rose to prominence by wielding a whiteboard while she grilled corporate executives on Capitol Hill, announced on Tuesday that she would enter the 2026 contest for California governor. Ms. Porter, 51, is the highest-profile Democrat to join the race. But a huge unknown remains: whether former Vice President …

ABC News reports: Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was detained on Tuesday under an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, which accused him of crimes against humanity in connection with the brutal “war on drugs” he led while in office, the Philippines Presidential Communications Office said. Members of the Philippine National Police met the former president as he arrived in Manila, …

Toledo’s CBS affiliate reports: She was a self-proclaimed prophetess, a six-time Toledo mayoral candidate and an unforgettable figure in local politics. Opal Covey made headlines for her bold claims, her fiery speeches and even a unique campaign van. Now, the woman who claimed to be chosen by God has died at 84. She owned and operated Opal’s Country Store & …

The Hill reports: Former first lady Michelle Obama will launch a podcast with her brother, Craig Robinson, the Obamas’ media company, Higher Ground, announced Monday. Obama said the “IMO” podcast will be a space to have “thoughtful conversations about life,” according to Higher Ground. “With everything going on in the world, we’re all looking for answers and people to turn …

ABC News reports: Democrats want to force President Donald Trump’s administration to rehire veterans who were laid off as part of large-scale efforts by Trump and Elon Musk to reshape the federal government and its workforce, ABC News has exclusively learned. Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Andy Kim of New Jersey plan to introduce the Protect Veteran Jobs Act …

“Well, first, just to set the stage for this, I want to make it clear that Republicans control the House, Republicans control the Senate, and they, of course, control the White House. If there is a government shutdown, it will be because Republicans want one. That’s number one. Number two, we are already in a government shutdown or at least …