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Updated 2026-07-28 20:25 UTC 7 sources Neutral

A judge blocked a state law banning prediction markets in Minnesota. Meanwhile, a poll shows strong support among Americans for arresting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over his actions during the Gaza conflict.

Coverage timeline — 12 articles
NPR
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw accused the Justice Department of conducting a vindictive prosecution against the Salvadoran man.
2026-05-22 21:13 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Friday floated Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as a possible successor to outgoing Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, saying the House Republican would likely have no trouble getting through the confirmation process. “Stefanik would make a great replacem
2026-05-22 20:58 UTC
NPR
The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for now
2026-05-29 20:33 UTC
Al Jazeera
Bondi, who was fired in April, defended the release of Epstein records in a closed-door congressional hearing.
2026-05-29 20:30 UTC
Axios
A private detention center in New Jersey has again become a major flashpoint in the fight over the <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank
2026-05-29 20:40 UTC
Rolling Stone
The Vice President promoted his book on the friendly airwaves of Fox & Friends and Hannity, and made an appearance on The View
2026-06-16 21:10 UTC
Rolling Stone
Rev. Jeff Hood witnessed both the state's first and last nitrogen execution. He's been fighting back ever since
2026-06-16 21:16 UTC
Ars Technica
Judge may allow Minnesota to ban some types of bets, but not all of them.
2026-07-28 18:31 UTC
The Hill
Nearly half of Americans believer the U.S. should arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his actions in Israel’s war in Gaza, according to a new poll from The Economist/YouGov. When asked if the U.S. should enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Netanyahu, 49
2026-07-28 20:11 UTC
BBC News
The civil case was adjourned on Wednesday after police reopened a criminal investigation into Tate.
2026-05-06 18:45 UTC
The Hill
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday condemned Iran's statements warning against a "military solution" as talks with the U.S. to end hostilities in the Middle East "progress." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on the social platform X earlier in the day
2026-05-06 20:53 UTC
Rolling Stone
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for the former attorney general to answer for her handling of the Epstein files
2026-04-08 20:20 UTC
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