As the deadline approaches, the U.S. government faces a potential partial shutdown due to a standoff between Senate Democrats and Republicans over a funding bill.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) paused funding to the University of Maine System (UMS) in response to the network's refusal to keep biological men out of women's sports in compliance with President Trump's executive order.
Washington State has filed a lawsuit against Adams County, arguing that the county's sheriff's office is "illegally collaborating with federal immigration officials and aiding the Trump administration’s efforts to enlist local officials for federal civil immigration work."
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States, targeting consumers in Michigan, Minnesota, and New York.
In recent days, Syria's coastal regions have witnessed a surge in violence, resulting in the deaths of over 1,000 individuals, predominantly from the Alawite minority.