Category: Politics

Hamas released the last 20 Israeli inmates in Gaza on Monday and Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian captives under a peace agreement to conclude one of the region’s darkest episodes. After years of conflict in Gaza that uprooted millions and shattered families, the exchange is a breakthrough. “Hostage Square” was filled as TVs displayed the…

Democratic governors said President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard units to opposing-party cities violates the constitution and threatens federal-state balance. California’s Gavin Newsom, Illinois’ JB Pritzker, and Oregon’s Tina Kotek decried “unprecedented” state sovereignty intrusion in a virtual conversation. Kotek said Americans want citizen soldiers to serve their neighborhoods, not patrol on government order….

The U.S. Naval Academy is investigating the death of a 20-year-old New Jersey midshipman who was reported missing. The academy announced the death Sunday and mourned it. Kyle Philbert James was found dead near the academy after days of disappearance. Unknown circumstances surround his disappearance and death. Kyle Philbert The academy’s 36th Company junior James…

A new Reuters/Ipsos survey finds that while the U.S. government shutdown continues, most Americans blame Republicans, Democrats, and President Donald Trump. The findings show widespread dissatisfaction with protracted negotiations and uncertain government funding prospects. The poll of 1,154 respondents found that 67 percent found Republicans “at least a fair amount” responsible for the closure and…

President Trump labeled the Israel-Gaza accord a “first phase,” suggesting a long-term peace is far off. The plan does not address Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal, or Gaza governance. Trump hails this a diplomatic accomplishment, but skeptics believe it may be fragile and incomplete. The federal government is partially closed in Washington. The standoff hinders…

At a recent Cabinet meeting, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. again stated that Tylenol, or acetaminophen, may cause autism, especially in infants after circumcision or during pregnancy. His and President Donald Trump’s comments startled medical experts, who believe they lack evidence. Kennedy informed the Cabinet that two studies demonstrate early circumcision…

The Israeli military claimed a Gaza truce with Hamas on Friday, which might conclude the almost two-year conflict. Israeli Cabinet approved hostage-for-Palestinian prison swap, suspending hostilities and allowing troop redeployment and humanitarian access. A 12:00 local time pullback to updated deployment lines was declared by Israel’s military. Relief, worry, and uncertainty propelled tens of thousands…

Rutgers lost a tough Power Five game. Washington beat the Scarlet Knights 38–19 after their defense and attack failed. You may start well then suffer in the third and fourth quarters. Rutgers gained. While the offense produced big plays, the defense stopped the ball near the goal to keep the lead. Washington sped up after…

On Friday’s Morning Joe, Joe Scarborough’s six-minute attack of House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leaders over the government shutdown aroused emotions. The segment was generally silent, with co-host Mika Brzezinski occasionally rolling her eyes or shaking her head. Scarborough was upset by Johnson’s answer to a C-SPAN caller’s passionate appeal the day before. The…

Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli’s final meeting in New Brunswick on Wednesday night was critical to New Jersey’s governorship race. The 60-minute debate grew personal as both candidates targeted energy, opioids, Trump’s influence, and ethics, leaving voters confused. Big questions started the contest: Who worries more about rising home costs? Which is truthier? Who will…