FAA unveils new air traffic controller hiring plan after chief warned system was ‘chronically understaffed’

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) unveiled an aggressive new workforce overhaul on Friday aimed at tackling chronic staffing shortages, excessive overtime and aging technology across the nation’s air traffic control system. The newly released 2026-2028 Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan calls for hiring thousands of new controllers, modernizing scheduling systems and replacing aging infrastructure across […]
Eric Trump Says He’s Suing Jen Psaki Over China Claims
President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump said Friday he intends to sue MS NOW and host Jen Psaki, accusing the network of spreading “blatant lies” about his role in a company tied to a reported China business deal.
Rallies Planned in Southern States to Protest Redistricting
Numerous protests are planned for Saturday after the Supreme Court’s narrowing of the Voting Rights Act prompted many southern states to begin redrawing their congressional maps.
Israel, Lebanon Extend Ceasefire 45 Days
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days following U.S.-mediated negotiations in Washington, with the State Department describing the talks as “positive and productive” as diplomats attempt to prevent a renewed war between Israel and the Iran-backed…[#item_full_content]
Arizona AG Touts Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Thursday that Medicaid fraud in the state has dropped sharply after authorities launched a crackdown on fraudulent sober living homes and behavioral health providers accused of exploiting vulnerable Native Americans.[#item_full_content]
New Va. Ban on ‘Assault Firearms’ Prompts Quick Lawsuits
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation banning the sale and manufacture of certain semi-automatic firearms, prompting immediate lawsuits from gun-rights groups.The limits on ” assault firearms,” as they are described by the legislation, are among two dozen…[#item_full_content]
Trump Reports Major Tech Stock Trades in Filing
President Donald Trump disclosed hundreds of millions of dollars in financial transactions involving major U.S. companies, including tech giants Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, according to disclosure forms.[#item_full_content]
Mother recounts horrors of brutal Chinese detention camp where infant son died

At first, Mihrigul Tursun speaks with remarkable control. Sitting in Washington in a neatly pressed blue suit, the 35-year-old Uyghur mother answers questions softly, almost cautiously. But once the memories begin, they arrive all at once, in vivid and painful detail, as though the years separating her from China’s detention system no longer exist. The […]
Cannes, John Travolta debutta come regista: “Il mio film romantico dedicato a chi amo”
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Iran-Backed Militant Charged in NYC Terror Plot
A senior commander in an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia has been charged in the U.S. with plotting attacks against Jewish and American targets, including a New York City synagogue, the Department of Justice announced Friday.