American politician and lawyer, U.S. senator from Wisconsin
Activists have gathered at Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin to demand the release of 2,000 beagles used for research. Police have responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, and arrests. The protests are part of ongoing efforts to shut down the facility, which faces allegations of animal mistreatment. Today’s clashes follow previous attempts to rescue dogs.
A group of 12 Democratic senators has sent a letter to CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper accusing Israel’s mass evacuation warnings in Lebanon and Iran of likely contravening international humanitarian law. The letter seeks clarification on coordination with U.S. forces and the legality of targeting within evacuation zones, amid broader scrutiny of U.S. military support for Israel.
President Donald Trump has said he will suspend the 18.4¢ federal gasoline tax "till it's appropriate" to ease rising pump prices; he has endorsed legislation Sen. Josh Hawley is introducing but cannot act unilaterally. Suspension would cut roughly 4% from retail prices and would reduce funds for the Highway Trust Fund.
NATO and allied nations are accelerating development and deployment of cheaper, scalable defenses in response to drone threats and rapid battlefield innovation. Ukraine’s front-line feedback is driving faster iteration, with manufacturers delivering updates within days or weeks as the war reshapes planning for 2030-era air defense.