Harsh Sentences, Voter Data Blocked, War Powers Challenged

Eight protestors in Texas face prison sentences of 30 to 100 years for violent anti-ICE actions in 2025, including a former Marine reservist sentenced to 100 years for attempted murder after shooting an officer. Meanwhile, 15 people in Minnesota face similar charges tied to “antifa” activities. The Justice Department’s bid to obtain voter data from Maryland was blocked by a federal judge, adding to a string of legal defeats in efforts to collect sensitive personal information from 30 states and D.C. On Capitol Hill, the Senate narrowly passed a resolution to curb the President’s war powers, challenging military action in Iran without Congressional approval — a move supported by Democrats and a few Republicans amid public skepticism, with only 23% of Americans believing the Iran conflict has made the U.S. stronger. Small business owners nationwide are feeling the squeeze, as tariffs, inflation, and labor shortages drive down optimism and push up costs, creating a vicious cycle where businesses raise prices and consumers cut back. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c8fe1944b8146f4