Ben Shapiro on Political Violence
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro stated that there are "permission structures for political violence" across the entire political spectrum, calling attention to rising tensions within U.S. politics.
Policy Disputes on Capitol Hill
Representative Chrissy Houlahan confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson during a Capitol Hill press conference, urging him to "call leadership of both parties" to resolve the ongoing government shutdown.
Supreme Court Reviews Tariff Authority
In a major economic case, the Supreme Court reviewed President Donald Trump’s power to impose emergency tariffs. Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch expressed skepticism about that authority, although analyst Joan Biskupic suggested the outcome remains uncertain for the plaintiffs.
Reactions from the White House
CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins reported on President Trump’s response to Democratic wins on election night. He sharply criticized Democrats for not moving to eliminate the filibuster, which he said stood in the way of ending the government shutdown.
Democratic Election Gains
Democrats celebrated key victories early in President Trump’s second term, capturing governorships in Virginia and New Jersey. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani made history as the city’s first Muslim mayor. Patrons at Kabab King in Queens, one of Mamdani’s favorite eateries, shared their excitement as news of his victory spread.
Author’s Summary
Across politics, tensions surfaced as Ben Shapiro warned of normalized violence, while Democrats celebrated major wins during President Trump’s second term.