Cory Booker in the news again as he pushes for Senate actions amid looming policy battles. Booker: NJ senator since 2013, former Newark mayor, Democrat.
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.
A rising number of Americans are questioning the morality of paying federal taxes, citing objections to government policies like immigration detention and foreign wars. Some are exploring legal options to refuse payment, while political proposals aim to reshape tax burdens on middle and working classes.
On April 16, 2026, the US Senate has rejected two resolutions led by Senator Bernie Sanders to block $295 million in bulldozer sales and $152 million in bomb sales to Israel. Forty Democrats supported blocking bulldozer sales, and 36 backed blocking bomb sales, but Republicans opposed both measures, defeating them 40-59 and 36-63 respectively. The votes have reflected growing Democratic unease over US military aid amid Israeli actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
The number of missing or dead scientists has grown to at least 12, with FBI and congressional investigations underway. Experts caution against drawing connections amid online speculation, while lawmakers and officials review potential links and motives behind the cases.
Rallies have organized in Selma and Montgomery to push back against Supreme Court rulings that have weakened the Voting Rights Act. Veterans and new activists call for renewed defense of Black political power as Alabama redraws districts and faces legal challenges.