Reporter’s Notebook: House chaos sparks emergency FISA extension
“Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today,” said Ben Franklin. If sloganeering was left to Congress, the motto might read, “Never do today what you can leave till tomorrow.” That is emblematic of the recent scramble on Capitol Hill to renew the key terrorism prevention program known as FISA Section 702. Congress […]
Trump: Iran Deal Will Be ‘Far Better’ Than Obama Pact
President Donald Trump vowed to secure a deal with Iran that “the entire world will be proud of” despite “weak and pathetic Democrats” trying to undermine the process.[#item_full_content]
Billions in Tariff Refunds Start Flowing
The U.S. Monday began rolling out a system to return more than $166 billion in tariffs, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that the Trump administration overstepped its authority in imposing the levies.[#item_full_content]
Tariff Refund Program Launches; Company Claims Surge
The refund system set up to allow companies to recover illegally collected tariffs from the U.S. government went live on Monday as thousands of companies rushed to file claims.[#item_full_content]
Spanberger faces ‘bait-and-switch’ backlash in final hours before redistricting referendum
Opponents of Virginia Democrats’ redistricting referendum are accusing Gov. Abigail Spanberger of a “bait and switch,” pointing to her campaign-trail pledge of “no plans” to redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of Tuesday’s vote. Former Virginia Govs. George Allen and Glenn Youngkin, along with a slew of top conservatives, have opposed the effort, which would […]
China-linked route exposed after US seizes Iran-bound ship with suspected dual-use cargo
An Iranian-flagged cargo ship recently seized by U.S. forces had recently traveled through Chinese ports, spotlighting a supply route now under scrutiny as officials probe suspected dual-use cargo aboard the vessel. The vessel, Touska, remains in U.S. custody as American forces continue inspecting what maritime security sources told Reuters is likely “dual-use” cargo — materials […]
Farage Accuses UK Govt of Failing to Curb Antisemitism
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on Monday accused the British government of failing to respond adequately to rising antisemitism, arguing that political considerations are preventing stronger action.[#item_full_content]
Bill Aims to Remove Race Criteria From USDA Aid
Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C., on Monday introduced legislation to remove race- and gender-based classifications from federal agriculture programs following a Justice Department determination that such provisions are unconstitutional.[#item_full_content]
2 Dead After Planned Fight Turns Deadly at N.C. Park
A planned fight among young people escalated into a deadly mass shooting at a North Carolina park Monday morning, leaving two people dead and several others injured, authorities said.[#item_full_content]
State Dept. Targets Sinaloa Cartel Associates
The State Department announced new visa restrictions targeting individuals linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, underscoring what officials described as an intensified effort by the Trump administration to combat drug trafficking networks.[#item_full_content]
