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Democrats allege that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hesitated to release a full video related to a military operation against suspected drug traffickers at sea. Concurrently, the Supreme Court has faced scrutiny as it recently ruled in favor of anti-vaccination parents, raising concerns about its implications for schoolchildren's health.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that prohibits ICE agents from arresting undocumented immigrants near courthouses, reflecting ongoing tensions around immigration policy. In Congress, discussions around healthcare reform continue, with Senate Republicans proposing the Crapo-Cassidy bill as an alternative to the Democrats' initiatives.
Additionally, Rep. Jasmine Crockett is officially running for the Senate, emphasizing a campaign against what she calls a 'con man' in reference to Donald Trump. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Israel's Knesset Speaker launched a campaign to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, a move that underscores the ongoing influence of Trump-era politics within the Republican Party.