A federal judge in Virginia indefinitely blocked the Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The court gave top officials one week to swear under penalty of perjury that the program will not move forward.
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Amy Gertner, wife of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, responds to reports she informed his campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent to other women. Despite controversies, Platner remains the presumptive Democratic nominee facing Republican Senator Susan Collins.
In March 2026, the Trump administration strengthened its ties with the combat sports world through an FBI partnership with the UFC and the appointment of former MMA fighter Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, highlighting the growing influence of combat sports within conservative politics. This connection is rooted in Trump’s longstanding affinity for combat sports and is further amplified by prominent fighters and media figures like Joe Rogan who promote right-wing ideologies and alternative health views. Concurrently, escalating Middle East tensions involving Russia, Iran, and U.S. forces have intensified debates in the Senate over military responses, amid broader regional conflicts with significant global implications.
Robert Frazer, a veteran prosecutor with over 20 years in the New Jersey U.S. attorney’s office, has been appointed interim U.S. attorney, ending nearly a year of legal disputes and leadership turmoil following controversial interim appointments by former President Trump. The prolonged conflict involved court rulings that invalidated previous appointments and criticized the DOJ’s handling, which disrupted ongoing prosecutions and eroded trust in the office. Frazer’s appointment, supported by both political parties, aims to restore stability and refocus the office on its core mission of combating crime and protecting citizens’ rights.
Congressional committees are set to begin work on a major legislative initiative central to President Trump's first-year agenda, following the adoption of a budget resolution by both the House and Senate. In opposition to the Republican budget plan, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker staged a sit-in protest at the Capitol, criticizing the ethics of the plan and expressing concerns about a judicial ruling involving Judge John Barberis. The protest, which was livestreamed, highlighted a legal case over control of the Eagle Forum and was described by Senator Booker as a "moment of moral urgency" as Congress reconvenes after a recess.
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey set a new record for the longest speech in U.S. Senate history, speaking for over 24 hours as a protest against the Trump administration's policies. Unlike a traditional filibuster, Booker's marathon address was not intended to block specific legislation but served as a symbolic gesture of opposition. His speech highlighted both his personal and political motivations, drawing attention to the use of extended speeches in the Senate as a means of expressing dedication to democratic engagement.
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey delivered an extended speech on the Senate floor, beginning Monday evening and continuing into Tuesday morning, to express his concerns about President Donald Trump's actions, which he believes violate fundamental principles. Booker's address, initiated after a procedural vote on a Trump nominee, was a deliberate effort to highlight what he described as an "unusual threat" posed by the current administration. By speaking for as long as he physically could, Booker aimed to disrupt standard Senate operations and draw urgent attention to his apprehensions about the political climate.
Senators Cory Booker and Dan Goldman have written to President Joe Biden urging him to press Israel to crack down on violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. The letter highlights the threat this violence poses to efforts to prevent the expansion of the conflict, Israel's security, Palestinian human rights, and long-term regional peace. It also calls for the Biden administration to work with the Palestinian Authority to ensure it has the resources and support it needs to protect its citizens.