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Congress Passes Short-Term FISA Extension After Senate Rejects Long-Term Plan
The House and Senate approved a 45-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, preserving the federal government’s warrantless surveillance authority just hours before it was set to expire.
DOJ Weighs New Classified Leaks Case Against James Comey Following Recent Indictment
The Justice Department is moving forward with a potential new round of charges against former FBI Director James Comey, alleging he leaked classified information, according to Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the matter.
President Trump Nominates Dr. Nicole Saphier For Surgeon General After Casey Means Stalls In Senate
President Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating former Fox News Channel contributor and radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means’ confirmation stalled in the Senate.
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Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Blocking RFK Jr. Vaccine Schedule Overhaul
The Trump administration has appealed a Massachusetts federal court ruling that halted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s overhaul of the nation’s childhood vaccine schedule. The filing, submitted Wednesday in the District of Massachusetts and signed by...
Putin, Trump Hold Call On Ukraine, Iran, Pledge Continued Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with President Trump lasting roughly 90 minutes, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, marking their 12th conversation since Trump returned to office in early 2025. During the call, Putin told Trump he is...
DOJ, ATF Roll Out 34 Firearms Rule Changes Following Second Amendment Review
The Department of Justice and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives announced the release of 34 proposed and final firearm-related rules this week, marking the first phase of a broader regulatory overhaul tied to Executive Order 14206, “Protecting...
Trump Rejects Iranian Proposal, Keeps Naval Pressure On Tehran
President Trump told Axios he plans to maintain a U.S. naval blockade on Iran until Tehran agrees to terms addressing U.S. concerns over its nuclear program, rejecting an Iranian proposal that would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz first and pushed nuclear talks to...
Supreme Court Rejects Louisiana Map, Tightens Limits On Race In Redistricting
The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that Louisiana’s congressional map creating a second majority-Black district was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, narrowing how states can rely on race when drawing districts under the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Writing for...
Senate Panel Advances Warsh Nomination To Lead Federal Reserve
The Senate Banking Committee voted Wednesday to advance Kevin Warsh’s nomination to chair the Federal Reserve, moving President Trump’s pick toward a final confirmation vote in the Senate. The measure passed strictly along party lines, with all 13 Republicans...
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