Ben Shapiro on Political Violence
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro stated that there are "permission structures for political violence" present across the entire political spectrum.
Political Reactions on Capitol Hill
Representative Chrissy Houlahan challenged House Speaker Mike Johnson during a Capitol Hill press conference, urging him to "call leadership of both parties" to resolve the ongoing government shutdown.
Supreme Court Case on Tariff Authority
In a major economic case before the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump’s authority to impose emergency tariffs met skepticism from conservative justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch. According to CNN’s Chief Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic, the case may not be a straightforward victory for the plaintiffs.
Reactions from the White House
Kaitlan Collins reported from the White House as President Trump responded to Democratic election victories, criticizing the party for failing to eliminate the filibuster to end the shutdown.
Democratic Election Victories
Democrats celebrated significant wins in the first election of President Trump’s second term, capturing governorships in Virginia and New Jersey. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani’s election as the city’s first Muslim mayor was met with enthusiasm at Kabab King in Queens, where diners shared their excitement over his historic victory.
“Permission structures for political violence” — Ben Shapiro
Author’s Summary
Ben Shapiro's remarks on bipartisan tolerance of political violence came amid high-stakes political battles, a major Supreme Court case, and landmark Democratic victories signaling shifting dynamics in U.S. politics.