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Illinois Officials Confirm Trump’s Eligibility for 2024 Ballot

TL/DR - The Illinois State Board of Elections unanimously voted to keep Donald Trump on the state's presidential primary ballot, dismissing a challenge to his eligibility under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, also known as the insurrection clause. The body stated it lacked authority to decide on the challenge, which accused Trump of inciting the…

2 US Navy SEALs Missing in Somalia During Nighttime Mission

TL/DR - Two U.S. Navy SEALs are missing after falling into the water during a nighttime boarding mission off the coast of Somalia, according to U.S. officials. It was unclear what caused the SEALs to board the vessel and the reason for the operation they were conducting remains undisclosed. The Gulf of Aden, where the incident occurred, has…

Supreme Court Halts Florida Law Against Drag Shows During Appeal

TL/DR - The US Supreme Court has ruled that Florida cannot enforce a law targeting drag shows while a related court case proceeds. The law, backed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, penalises venues for allowing children into what it labels as "adult live performances." The legislation, which does not specifically mention drag shows, has faced…

Matt Gaetz Plans Vote to Remove McCarthy Over Funding Bill

TL/DR - Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz plans to vote to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy as a consequence of his support for a bipartisan stopgap funding bill. Gaetz argued that the stopgap legislation did not include border security provisions or broader spending cuts, which some Republicans had demanded and which McCarthy had previously supported. The…