Government

Over 1,100 Transportation Security Administration officers have quit during shutdown: report

Virginia Supreme Court weighs challenge to Democratic redistricting referendum

The case is part of a broader national battle between the GOP and Democratic Party – with both parties maneuvering for for additional House seats to, respectively, keep or win majority control the lower chamber.

Courts & Law

Trial reveals U.S. intel pointing to possible Haqqani Taliban involvement in Abbey Gate bombing

ISIS-K immediately claimed responsibility for the Abbey Gate attack, and the Taliban has always denied responsibility.

Federal Agencies

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin schools House Democrat on environmental policies

The EPA is requesting a 52% budget cut for fiscal year 2027, which lawmakers warned could face bipartisan push back because it would greatly reduce grants that many states and Native tribes rely on.

Federal Agencies

Energy Secretary Wright says testing plans for nuclear weapons will not include nuclear explosions

"These are what we call noncritical explosions," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said

Courts & Law

Trump warns SCOTUS overturning tariffs would reduce U.S. to 'third world' status

"If we win, we will be the Richest, Most Secure Country anywhere in the World, BY FAR. If we lose, our Country could be reduced to almost Third World status — Pray to God that that doesn’t happen!" he concluded.

Security

Trump: ICE agents 'haven't gone far enough'

The administration has thus far confirmed the departure of up to 2 million aliens, including via self deportations. It aims to dramatically ramp up those figures as ICE gains additional personnel.

Security

Brennan faces pushback over 51 intel officers memo at conference

Brennan was a signatory to a memo from 51 intelligence officials asserting that the story resembled a Russian influence operation. That memo served as a prominent talking point for the Biden campaign.