Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering California officials to dismantle homeless encampments across the state via an executive order. Newsom announced the initiative on Thursday, with his office stating that the governor has ordered “state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.” “This executive order directs state agencies to move urgently to address dangerous encampments while...

A Democratic senator criticized Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday for comparing those protesting Israel’s fight against Hamas to Hamas sympathizers – only to be shocked by “disturbing” pro-Hamas cheers hours later. “The speech was more a commentary of U.S. politics, rather than a path forward for Israeli and U.S. security,” Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said in an X post after Netanyahu’s address to a joint session...