Israel to expand Gaza military operation

James Mackenzie  |  Reuters JERUSALEM, April 2 (Reuters) – Israel announced a major expansion of military operations in Gaza on Wednesday, saying large areas of the enclave would be seized and added to its security zones, accompanied by large-scale evacuations of the population. Israeli leaders have been encouraged by signs of protest in Gaza against … Read more

Tests for Trump as Democrats win Wisconsin, GOP margins sag in Florida

Republicans look to maintain majority in Congress In the aftermath of the withdraw of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s nomination as U.S. Ambassador, Congressional Republicans now turn their focus to upcoming special elections in Florida to keep their majority. Fox – 35 Orlando Is that a patch of blue sky? Democrats, who haven’t had much good news … Read more

Liberal Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin court race in setback for Trump

Wisconsin Supreme Court race attracts wealthy partisan donors Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race has become the country’s most expensive judicial election ever. Billionaire Elon Musk is the biggest spender. Liberal judge Susan Crawford has won Wisconsin’s high-stakes state Supreme Court race, beating her conservative opponent Brad Schimel late Tuesday evening, according to NBC News and CNN. … Read more

In win for Trump, Republicans hang onto Matt Gaetz’s House seat in Fla.

Two women allege Rep. Matt Gaetz paid for sex, per reports Two women allege former Representative Matt Gaetz, Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, paid them for sex, according to their lawyer. WASHINGTON – Florida Republican Jimmy Patronis beat Democrat Gay Valimont in Tuesday’s special election to fill a former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz’s House of … Read more