The elections in two states say a lot about Trump.
Yesterday, two states held elections, offering tips on how Americans feel about President Trump in 10 weeks.
In Wisconsin, the race for a state Supreme Court seat has been transformed into a referendum on Elon Musk’s role in politics. The group tied to him with the billionaire leading the Trump administration’s cost-cutting efforts, has spent more than $25 million to support conservative candidates. Musk has become deeply polarized among Wisconsinians, many of whom have said he wants him to stay away from their business.
“Most races across the state here are very close,” said Reed Epstein, a colleague who is voting in Wisconsin. “What has never been before is a political benefactor with so much skin in the game behind one candidate.”
In Florida, where Trump enjoys strong support, one of the two elections in the House of Representatives seats seems suddenly too close to comfort for Republicans. Democrats still hope to lose, but they are closely watching the indication that their party is dominant.
The United Nations said Israel killed a rescue member in Gaza
A week after 15 rescuers were killed during their evacuation mission in Gaza, the UN said on Sunday that Israel had killed them all and discarded most of the bodies in the tombs of the masses. It is a rare accusation from the United Nations, which is usually cautious about assigning responsibility clearly.
An Israeli military spokesman said Monday that nine of the people killed were Palestinian militants, and that their vehicles were not permitted to stay in the area. However, the UN and other aid groups said the deaths were humanitarian workers and vehicles that were clearly marked. Israeli forces bulldozed and crushed ambulances, fire engines and UN vehicles, UN officials said.
Lebanon: Israel launched airstrikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut yesterday without evacuation warning, killing at least four people for the second time within a week.
Muslim hardliner sees openings in Bangladesh
When Bangladesh attempts to rebuild its democracy after its authoritarian leadership, Islamic extremists are trying to move the state to fundamentalism, our correspondents Mujib Mashar and Saif Hasna reported from the country.
One town declared that young women could not play football. Another forced the police to release a man who harassed a woman by not covering her hair in public. A rally in the capital Dhaka called for the death penalty for those who disparaged Islam.
Critics say the country’s interim government, led by Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, needs to push back even harder. However, in him, li describes a delicate balance act that protects freedom of speech and the right to protest.
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Tips for travelers to the US
Are you thinking about a trip to the US, but am I a little worried about the news? The Trump administration’s “enhanced review” policy has flagged legal immigrants and green cardholders. Even citizens should prepare for further questions.
According to one lawyer, the rules have not changed, but border agents have adopted a “zero tolerance policy.” Check your visa, shut off your phone and be aware of what you find on social media. Here is your current guide to visiting or returning to the US
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