DeSantis, Jeffries Trade Redistricting Blows
Hakeem Jeffries warned Florida Republicans against new lines, and Ron DeSantis answered with a challenge of his own as redistricting politics spread from Virginia to Tallahassee.
Mullin, Schumer Trade Fire Over ICE
Schumer attacked funding for ICE and Border Patrol, and Mullin answered with a sharp Fox News rebuke that pushed the Senate feud into full public view.
Clinton Drops In, Jones Nearly Falls
Bill Clinton appeared at the Cowboys' draft press conference, and Jerry Jones nearly lost his balance while rushing to greet him. The room got a surprise cameo, and the internet got its daily snack.
Gates Foundation Trims Staff Amid Review
The Gates Foundation says it will cut up to 500 jobs by 2030 while also reviewing its ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The move comes as the group faces pressure, donor questions, and a fresh round of public scrutiny.
Omar Winery LLC Vanishes
Ilhan Omar’s amended disclosure and the sudden end of a California winery LLC have revived questions about the finances behind a business that briefly looked far more valuable on paper.
Iran Spares Eight Women After Trump Plea
Iran says eight women protesters will not face execution after Donald Trump publicly asked for their release ahead of talks.
Washington’s Prayer Fight Is Back
Federal prayer is back in the spotlight, and the legal fight is older than the slogans. The Constitution bans an established church, but the history around government prayer is far messier than the usual activist talking points.
Italy’s Playground Cat Story Turns Political
Reports from Italy say police detained a Nigerian man after a cat was killed and cooked near a playground in Sarzana. The case quickly reignited the fight over migration, assimilation, and how fast officials and media outlets rush to control the story.
Hungary’s Pipeline Fight Heats Up
Ukraine says repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline could finish by the end of April, while Hungary’s incoming government is urging a quick restart. The politics around energy, as usual, are doing what politics does best: making fuel sound like a moral test.
ActBlue Staff Take the Fifth
Five ActBlue employees refused to answer 146 House Judiciary questions as lawmakers probed foreign donation concerns, fraud controls, and a major legal staff shake-up.