As Trump's approval drops, Democrats look ahead at the 2028 presidential race

California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially rejected Louisiana's request to extradite a California doctor accused of illegally mailing abortion medication, stating that his administration will not permit extremist politicians from other states to interfere with California's laws. This decision underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding abortion rights in the U.S. following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected a request from Louisiana to extradite a physician accused of providing abortion medication to a patient from Louisiana, highlighting the ongoing tensions between states with differing abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

The Senate has backed a resolution that allows President Donald Trump to continue military actions in Venezuela without prior congressional notification, following a tie-breaking vote by Senator J.D. Vance. This resolution defeats efforts to limit the president's war powers regarding Venezuela, where tensions have escalated significantly.

Senator Chris Murphy expressed his belief in a correlation between President Trump's declining approval ratings and his increasingly authoritarian behavior, highlighting concerns over the implications of such trends for American democracy.

President Donald Trump has announced plans to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, a move that may face significant legal challenges. This announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between federal and local authorities regarding immigration policies.

The Senate voted to block a resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump's ability to use military force in Venezuela, following a shift in support from two Republican senators. This decision allows Trump to continue military operations without congressional oversight, reflecting a significant political maneuvering within the Senate.

Senate Republicans utilized a rarely invoked procedure to defeat a bipartisan resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's military authority over Venezuela, despite earlier indications of support for such measures. This decision reflects a significant shift in the political landscape regarding U.S. military involvement in Venezuela.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has initiated an investigation into Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, following concerns that its Grok platform may be facilitating the creation and distribution of nonconsensual deepfake images of women and children. This probe was prompted by the emergence of disturbing AI-generated content that has raised significant ethical and legal questions.