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'Dystopian Death Market': Polymarket Under Fire Over Bets on Rescue of Downed US F-15 Crew in Iran

Polymarket is criticised for allowing bets on the fate of US Air Force crew members after a jet incident in Iran, sparking ethical debates.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Compares Rescued Airman to Jesus Christ Rising From the Dead in Controversial Easter Briefing

Pete Hegseth's Easter remarks comparing a rescued airman to Jesus sparked debates on Christian nationalism in the military. Also, explore reactions to Trump's threats against Iran's infrastructure.

International Business Times UK

Polymarket apologizes after letting users bet on downed U.S. pilots in Iran: 'It should not have been posted'

Prediction market bets on outcomes of the war in Iran have sparked ethical concerns. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan said similar markets create “more money, more problems.”

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Why Did Donald Trump Fire Pam Bondi? 'Sweetheart Deal' Claims Follow Appointment Of New Attorney General

Trump replaces Pam Bondi with Todd Blanche as Attorney General, as allegations tied to the Epstein case and political motives draw scrutiny.

International Business Times UK

Polymarket criticized over ‘disgusting’ bets on fate of pilots on US jet shot by Iran

US congressman decried bets on when two crew members on the F-15 jet shot down by Iranian forces would be rescued

The Guardian - US

Polymarket pulls bets on fate of missing US pilot after intense backlash

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Polymarket pulls bet on fate of US pilot missing in Iran amid uproar: ‘Dystopian death market’

Polymarket said the bet was taken down ‘immediately’ and it was investigating

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'Vile and Evil': Lawmakers Slam 'Totally Unfit' Donald Trump After 'Pathetic' Iran Speech

Democratic lawmakers, led by Congressman Seth Moulton, criticise President Trump's speech on the US-Iran conflict, calling it 'pathetic' and 'dangerous.'

International Business Times UK

The midterms are cracking Mike Johnson's grip on House votes

With Republicans out on the campaign trail, absences are turning routine votes into nail-biters.

Axios

ICE Defunding Raised by Rep. Moulton on 'Shutdown-Worthy' Grounds

Representative Seth Moulton has introduced a bill to slash ICE funding and redirect it to health care subsidies. Citing the fatal Minneapolis shooting, Moulton calls the issue 'shutdown-worthy' ahead of the Jan 30 deadline.

International Business Times UK

Trump makes it clear shocking Venezuelan regime change is largely about oil: ‘They stole our oil … We’re going to make a lot of money’

Trump says American oil companies will rebuild the Venezuelan industry and take a "tremendous amount of wealth out of the ground."

Fortune

Rep. Ayanna Pressley passes on bid to unseat Sen. Ed Markey, will seek reelection

Markey, 79, is already facing a challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton as part of a broader fight for generational change.

Axios

'Schumer Should Be Replaced': Furious Democrats Say He Failed To Lead After GOP-Backed Shutdown Deal

The Senate advanced a temporary funding bill to end the 40-day government shutdown, but the move exposed deep fractures within Chuck Schumer's Democratic caucus.

International Business Times UK

Chuck Schumer faces mounting calls from Democrats to resign as Senate leader

A half dozen House Democrats called for the Senate leader to step aside this week.

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Roll Call

The most vulnerable senators of 2026, a year out from Election Day - Roll Call

Georgia’s Jon Ossoff and Maine’s Susan Collins top CQ Roll Call's list of the most vulnerable senators of the 2026 midterm elections.

Latin Times

Trump Reportedly Directs Officials To Brief Lawmakers On Venezuela As Criticism On Strikes Mount

President Donald Trump has directed administration officials to brief more members of Congress on the administration's escalating campaign in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, which also seems to be aimed at ousting Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro

Latin Times

Trump Official Gorka Says Venezuelan Regime Is Connected To 'Other Nations' That Have 'Conspired To Attack' Donald Trump

Deputy Assistant to the President Senior Director for Counter Terrorism National Security Council Sebastian Gorka said the Trump administration's campaign against Venezuela has far-reaching consequences due to the Caracas regime's connections with countries that have "been conspiring to attack members of this administration."

International Business Times

Bernie Sanders Calls On Congress To Prevent Trump From Striking Venezuela: 'Defend The Law And End Trump's Militarism'

Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders called on Congress to prevent Trump from striking Venezuela as reports claim the administration has already decided to attack

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Latin Times

Democrats Rip Trump Admin's Briefing on Caribbean Boat Strikes: 'No Strategy, No End Game'

Rep. Sara Jacobs said she was "not convinced" by claims the actions were tied to preventing fentanyl deaths and Rep. Seth Moulton emphasized the peril for troops deployed

Latin Times

Democratic Rep. Slams Trump Admin Over Briefing About Strikes Off Venezuela: 'Makes The Case For The Iraq War Look Like a Slam Dunk'

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton slammed the Trump administration over what he described as lack of legal justification to conduct strikes off the coast of Venezuela and the Eastern Pacific as reports indicate matters are set to escalate further.

Roll Call

At the Races: When the pain hits home - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and off-year elections.

Roll Call

Moulton launches Senate primary challenge to Markey in Massachusetts - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts announced Wednesday that he is launching a primary challenge against Sen. Edward J. Markey.

Roll Call

Lawmakers recall Sept. 11 attacks that launched their military service - Roll Call

For some lawmakers, Sept. 11 was the galvanizing event that spurred them to sign up to serve in the military.

Latin Times

Democratic Rep. Mocks Trump's Iran Response With 'Hilarious' One-Liner on Live TV: 'I'm Not a Child Psychologist'

Rep. Seth Moulton taunted Donald Trump for his response to the Iran strikes debate with a one-liner during a CNN interview Wednesday.

Latin Times

Marine Officers Are 'Considering Resigning' After Questioning If Trump's Orders Are 'Constitutional,' Democratic Lawmaker Says

An Iraq War veteran said some Marines have prepared resignation letters in case President Trump issues an unlawful order, warning, "This is a dangerous time for our country."

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