Ben Shapiro on Political Violence
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro stated that there are “permission structures for political violence” operating across the entire political spectrum. His remark underscores the growing concerns about the normalization of aggressive rhetoric in politics.
Press Conference on Capitol Hill
Representative Chrissy Houlahan confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson during a Capitol Hill press conference. She called on him to “reach out to the leadership of both parties” to find a resolution to the ongoing government shutdown.
Major Supreme Court Case
In one of the most consequential economic cases in years, the Supreme Court examined President Trump’s emergency tariff powers. Conservative Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch expressed skepticism about his authority, though CNN’s Chief Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic noted that the plaintiffs still faced significant legal hurdles.
White House Reactions
Reporting from the White House, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins described how President Donald Trump responded to the Democrats’ election night victories. He criticized the opposing party for failing to remove the filibuster rule, which he said was preventing an end to the shutdown.
Election Results Across the States
The first major elections of President Trump’s second term brought significant wins for Democrats. They secured governorships in Virginia and New Jersey and celebrated Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory as New York City’s first Muslim mayor. In Queens, diners at Kabab King, one of Mamdani’s favorite restaurants, shared their pride and excitement at his success.
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“There are permission structures for political violence on all sides of the political aisle.” — Ben Shapiro
Author’s summary: The article explores bipartisan tensions over violence in politics, key Supreme Court deliberations, and Democratic wins at the start of President Trump’s second term.