Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition has avoided a potential early election by reaching an agreement on mandatory military service, rejecting an opposition-backed bill that sought to dissolve parliament. The ultra-Orthodox parties, crucial to Netanyahu’s right-wing government, had threatened to support the opposition over conscription issues, but ultimately decided against it, ensuring stability for now.
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Sen Alex Padilla dragged out of Noem immigration briefing in LA
Democratic Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed during a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles, prompting widespread condemnation from both Democrats and some Republicans. Padilla attempted to ask questions regarding immigration enforcement amid ongoing protests, leading to accusations of "disrespectful political theatre" from the Trump administration, while he argued that such actions against a senator highlight broader issues of authority and dissent. More Context
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