Trump Threatens Military Action Over Nigeria; Pentagon Responds

Voters across Virginia, New Jersey, New York City and California are casting ballots in the first major general election since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, with high-profile contests framed as an early referendum on his second-term agenda. New Jersey’s governor’s race features Democrat Mikie Sherrill against Republican Jack Ciattarelli, Virginia pits Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears against former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, and California’s redistricting referendum could net Democrats as many as five House seats if approved. In Washington, the federal government remains shut down as the Senate meets to consider funding, and the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over whether Trump can unilaterally impose broad tariffs. On foreign policy, President Trump threatened possible military action and cuts to U.S. aid to Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians; the Pentagon issued a response and Nigerian officials denied the accusations. Other national developments include potential SNAP payment interruptions in Nevada and continued coverage of Trump’s 60 Minutes interview.