Trump ally in Congress, Ogles draws attention amid surveillance-program debates and GOP infighting; TN’s 5th district representative since 2023.
Recent violent incidents in the US, including a college shooting in Virginia and a synagogue attack in Michigan, are connected to Middle East conflicts. Perpetrators had terrorist backgrounds or links, raising security concerns as regional tensions escalate. Today’s date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani observed Ramadan with Muslim community events, including a historic visit to Rikers Island. His actions drew praise from some and sharp criticism from others, especially Republican figures who accused him of politicizing his faith and spreading Islamophobic rhetoric amid rising tensions over Muslim representation and security concerns.
Recent reports highlight a surge in anti-Muslim hate online and in political discourse in the US, driven by wartime fears, political rhetoric, and social media. Several Republican figures, including Trump allies, have made openly hostile statements about Muslims, fueling fears and discrimination.
Democrat Analilia Mejía has won New Jersey's 11th District special election, maintaining Democratic control in a narrowly divided House. Meanwhile, the House has voted 214-213 against a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's military actions in Iran, reflecting deep partisan divides as the Iran conflict continues with no clear end.
Congress has approved a short-term extension of a FISA surveillance authority, sending the temporary patch to President Donald Trump after negotiations stalled over warrant protections and unrelated provisions. Lawmakers have been holding marathon overnight sessions and face a fraught path to a longer-term renewal that Republicans and the Senate are disputing.
The Tennessee legislature has approved a new congressional map that dismantles a majority-Black district and is likely to yield an all-Republican federal delegation, following a Supreme Court ruling that loosened protections under the Voting Rights Act. The plan splits Memphis-Shelby County and reshapes Nashville-adjacent districts, potentially removing Rep. Steve Cohen and strengthening Rep. Andy Ogles.