The Wall Street Journal's editorial board has criticized former President Donald Trump for his rhetoric regarding the escalating conflict between Israel and Gaza, noting that his comments at a Wednesday rally in Florida were inappropriate given the current situation. Trump responded to the criticism on the Truth Social media platform, and the Journal concluded that he "can't help himself from making everything about himself." It remains to be seen whether Trump will address the conflict in Israel and Gaza at a rally in Georgia or continue to focus on himself.
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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have been carrying out airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in response to the militant group's deadly weekend assault on the Jewish state. Reports suggest that at least 900 lives have been lost and 2,500 people wounded in the attack, which was coordinated with and authorized by Iran. As the situation remains tense, it is unclear how long the conflict will last, but the Israeli government is determined to exact revenge for the Hamas attack.
A Moscow court has declined to consider an appeal by U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich against his pre-trial detention, sending the case back to a lower court due to procedural violations. Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, was arrested on March 29 on espionage charges and has failed in two previous appeals. His lawyer will now appeal the decision to the Moscow City Court and the European Court of Human Rights.
Justice Samuel Alito has refused to recuse himself from an upcoming tax case involving lawyer David Rivkin, who had interviewed Alito in two articles published in The Wall Street Journal. Sen. Richard Durbin had questioned Alito's participation in the case, but Alito released a statement saying there was no valid reason for his recusal. This decision has strengthened the conservative majority on the Supreme Court, which is set to hear the case in the coming months.
Vice President Kamala Harris has dismissed Republican attacks and reassured Democrats that President Joe Biden is in good health and capable of leading the country. In an interview with CBS, Harris praised the president's "transformative" presidency and said that the Biden administration is focused on delivering on its promises and not be distracted by the attacks. She also addressed the 2024 campaign, saying that the president is in good health and will continue to lead the country.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have announced their divorce after four years of marriage, with Jonas filing for divorce in Miami-Dade County, Florida and citing the marriage as "irretrievably broken". The couple had agreed to a prenuptial agreement and have two daughters, and Jonas is asking the court to uphold the agreement and ensure shared parental responsibility.
The White House has filed a complaint against Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for his involvement in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, in which he stated that Congress does not have the authority to impose ethics rules on the Supreme Court. In response, Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has sent a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts, accusing Alito of obstructing a congressional investigation and demanding action. The White House's complaint is the latest in a series of attempts to hold the Supreme Court accountable for its actions.
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan has expressed her support for an ethics code for the court, while noting that the justices are divided on the issue. This follows a series of controversial rulings and ethical controversies, and Kagan has suggested that Congress could take action to address the issue. It remains to be seen what action Congress will take.