Top intelligence officials are set for intense questioning on Capitol Hill regarding the war in Iran, a devastating strike on an Iranian school, and the domestic implications of the FBI's recent leadership shakeups.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss won the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 9th District, defeating Kat Abughazaleh and overcoming $7.5 million in spending by AIPAC. Biss is set to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the safe blue seat.
Former Rep. Melissa Bean won the Democratic primary for Illinois' 8th District, defeating a progressive field to seek her old seat. Backed by party leadership and significant outside spending, Bean campaigned on a platform of pragmatism and experience.
Darren Bailey won the Illinois GOP primary on Tuesday, setting up a 2022 rematch against Governor JB Pritzker. Despite Bailey's sharpened focus on affordability, prediction markets currently heavily favor Pritzker's bid for a third term.
Alberta's government is introducing strict new legislation to limit doctor-assisted death, specifically banning the practice for mental illness and prioritizing social supports over assisted suicide.
UK transport officials have rejected a proposal to lower the driving age to 16, citing data that young drivers are involved in 24% of all serious collisions despite making up a small fraction of license holders.
The United States and Venezuela meet in the World Baseball Classic final at Miami’s loanDepot park tonight. The game features high-stakes competition and significant political overtones as both teams vie for international glory.
Former PM Tony Abbott has condemned the Australian government for sidelining navy personnel during a U.S. submarine strike on an Iranian frigate, echoing Trump’s criticism of allied commitment.
A federal judge has struck down an Arkansas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, calling the mandate unconstitutional. The state plans to appeal the decision as the legal battle over religious displays in public schools continues.
The administration of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has filed a motion to withdraw city-funded legal support for former Mayor Eric Adams in a 1993 sexual assault lawsuit. Officials claim the alleged actions fell outside the scope of Adams' employment at the time.
President Donald Trump has branded the BBC 'corrupt, fraudulent news' as the broadcaster seeks to dismiss a $10 billion defamation lawsuit. The suit alleges the BBC used AI to edit a 2024 documentary to falsely imply Trump called for violence at the U.S. Capitol.
British Columbia has successfully recruited 414 American health-care workers in just 10 months, following a strategic ad campaign and political shifts in the U.S. The province reports over 2,750 total applications as American professionals seek stability and streamlined registration across the border.
