What changed in this update
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
For the second time, a few Republicans joined Democrats to back a measure calling on the president to seek authorization for the conflict.
NYTimes – US The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
NYTimes – US The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
NYTimes – US Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, defeating democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a tight race after polls had shown Hong with a large lead. Crowley re-entered the contest and received an endorsement from outgoing Governor Tony Evers. He could become Wisconsin's first Black governor and now advances to the November general election.
NYTimes – US Progressive Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, defeating moderate Representative Angie Craig in a contest marked by anti-ICE anger. The result continues a string of progressive victories over centrist Democrats. The primary was one of several Tuesday races, including Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary and a South Carolina special Senate primary featuring Trump-endorsed Darline Graham, sister of Senator Lindsey Graham.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that can deliver electric shocks, with a target to purchase thousands by March. The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a “de-escalation device,” while critics said they could encourage agents to use more force. The manufacturer said the shock is usually effective in bringing individuals into compliance in less than three seconds.