Judges allow North Carolina to use Republican-drawn congressional map

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.

Two pivotal Senate Republicans, Josh Hawley and Todd Young, have withdrawn their support for a war-powers resolution that aimed to limit President Trump's military authority in Venezuela, following assurances from officials that there are no plans for U.S. ground troops in the country. This decision comes amid Trump's criticism of five GOP senators who previously sided with Democrats on the issue.

An ICE detainer has been issued for an El Salvadoran national charged with the murders of two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, in Charlotte, North Carolina. This incident has reignited discussions surrounding the state's sanctuary policies, particularly in light of the suspect's immigration status.

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.

A California court has allowed the state's new congressional redistricting plan, approved by voters in November, to proceed, potentially enabling Democrats to gain five additional House seats. This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges from Republicans regarding the redistricting process.