UN Court Doesn't Order Gaza Ceasefire; Trump Walks Out During Closing Arguments in Defamation Trial

The United Nations’ top court issued an interim ruling on Jan. 26 in the genocide case against Israel. The International Court of Justice declined South Africa's demand to order an immediate ceasefire, but judges ordered that Israel should try to contain death and destruction in Gaza.

Twenty-five Republican governors have released a joint statement in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. This comes after Gov. Abbott officially announced he will not follow the Biden administration’s request to vacate the border. Former President Donald Trump has also expressed his support for the state's actions.

During his defamation civil trial in New York, President Trump abruptly left the courtroom while E. Jean Carroll's lawyers were delivering their closing argument. Ms. Carroll's lawyer criticized President Trump for leaving, and the judge noted the incident in the record.