Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) announced he will support a House war powers resolution aimed at restricting military actions against Iran without congressional approval, reversing his prior position. The move follows public statements by then-President Trump regarding Iran, though Cuellar did not cite a specific remark as the reason for his change. The resolution remains under debate in Congress.

Wisconsin Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor won a state Supreme Court seat on Tuesday, expanding the court’s liberal-aligned majority to 5-2. The officially nonpartisan race followed a trend of politically charged contests, though it attracted less national attention than last year’s election. The court’s decisions often shape key policies in a closely watched battleground state.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a candidate in California’s gubernatorial race, has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior toward staffers after claims by activist Cheyenne Hunt. Hunt accused Swalwell of making unwanted advances and using non-disclosure agreements, while his campaign called the allegations false and politically motivated. No independent verification of the claims has been provided by either side.

Appellate Judge Chris Taylor defeated Judge Maria Lazar in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election, succeeding Justice Rebecca Bradley and shifting the court’s composition. The nonpartisan race, which drew high turnout, centered on judicial philosophy and could influence rulings on election laws, redistricting, and abortion.

Senator Lisa Murkowski criticized President Trump’s remarks about Iran as inappropriate, following the administration’s decision to suspend planned military strikes for two weeks. Her comments centered on the president’s phrasing rather than the policy itself, amid broader debates over U.S. strategy in the region.

Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) filed articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday, pointing to the president’s statements about potential military action against Iran. The resolution follows Trump’s warning on social media regarding the Strait of Hormuz and a reported pause in planned strikes after Pakistani diplomatic intervention.

The Cook Political Report adjusted its ratings for six House races on Tuesday, shifting five toward Democratic candidates and one toward a Republican. The changes reflect updated assessments of competitiveness in Ohio, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and California ahead of the November midterms.

Republican Clay Fuller won a Georgia special election for a U.S. House seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene, defeating Democrat Shawn Harris in a conservative-leaning district. The race centered partly on differing stances toward U.S. military involvement in Iran, with Fuller declared the winner as rural county results were tallied.

Republican Clay Fuller won Georgia’s 14th Congressional District special election, filling the seat vacated by former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The victory maintains the GOP’s narrow House majority in a district that strongly supported Trump in 2024. Fuller, a district attorney and Air National Guard officer, defeated Democrat Shawn Harris.

Clay Fuller, a Republican district attorney, won the special election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, replacing former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. He defeated Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired Army brigadier general, in the northwestern Georgia race. The seat remains under Republican control.

A 2020 video of Twitch streamer Hasan Piker using profanity to criticize Vietnamese refugee Bach Hac resurfaced online, reigniting discussions about political rhetoric and refugee experiences. The clip shows Piker reacting to Hac’s comments on communist rule and her community’s support for Donald Trump, with Piker directing derogatory language toward her during a livestream.

A long-term U.S. resident plans to move to Australia amid economic pressures, including high gasoline prices, record credit card debt, and stagnant wages. Military spending is set to increase by 40% by 2027, while farm bankruptcies rise, and tensions with Iran persist. Domestic economic concerns appear to shape public reactions to government policies.

Panos Anastasiou, 77, of Alaska has reached a plea agreement in a federal case accusing him of threatening six Supreme Court justices and their family members. The terms of the deal remain undisclosed, and Anastasiou had previously pleaded not guilty to the 2024 charges. The case is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska.

Former Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who served under President Trump, criticized the Biden administration’s energy policies during a podcast interview, arguing that subsidies for solar power and the use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve had harmed energy infrastructure. He claimed these decisions risked higher long-term energy costs and dismissed solar’s role in the energy grid, while emphasizing the importance of oil production stability.

President Trump addressed the nation twice in a week regarding Iran policy as the U.S. announced a two-week pause in military action during ceasefire talks. Democratic strategist James Carville noted shifts in Trump’s messaging, while the administration emphasized de-escalation without detailing operational plans.

Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) distanced himself from former President Donald Trump’s statement suggesting severe consequences for Iran if a peace deal was not reached by a self-imposed deadline. Moran clarified he does not endorse the destruction of a civilization, while broader diplomatic developments remain unclear.

Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger, reminded U.S. service members of their legal obligations regarding civilian targets amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. He cited international law prohibiting such actions but did not confirm any pending military orders. The comments followed a presidential warning to Iran.

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) urged the U.S. and Iran to reduce tensions after President Trump issued a warning to Iran on Tuesday. Murkowski described the situation as involving heightened rhetoric and called for de-escalation, though no specific actions were outlined by either side.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged President Trump’s Cabinet to consider the 25th Amendment after his remarks about Iran, citing concerns over his fitness for office. She suggested congressional Republicans should act if the Cabinet did not, amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.

Minneapolis officials are considering revisions to a 1988 ordinance that banned businesses facilitating sexual activity among consenting adults, following advocacy from health groups and activists. The proposed changes aim to update definitions, remove outdated language, and create a regulatory system for venues like bathhouses, citing public health benefits and safer access.