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Trump Appears to Confirm 2nd Aircraft Being Prepared for Middle East Deployment
The president appeared to confirm a report indicating the carrier would be deployed.
RFK Jr’s Vaccine Overhaul Faces Federal Judge
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy has indicated he may rule against the government’s changes to vaccine guidance and a vaccine advisory panel.
Nebraska to Hand Voter Data to DOJ After Court Declines to Block Transfer
The DOJ has sought detailed voter registration information from states nationwide, saying the data is needed to assess compliance with federal election laws.
US Jobless Claims Edge Lower as Winter Storm Effects Linger
Experts warn storm-related applications for unemployment benefits could remain elevated for the next couple of weeks.
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US Energy Secretary Visits Venezuela, Touts Expanding Oil Cooperation
U.S. energy chief Chris Wright met with the country’s acting leader, Delcy Rodríguez, at the Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas.
Early Voting Begins in North Carolina
Of North Carolina’s 14 congressional districts, a few are expected to be competitive.
House Approves Bid to End Trump’s Tariffs on Canada
The president is likely to veto the measure if it succeeds in the Senate.
FBI Announces ‘Extensive Search’ Along Tucson Roadways in Guthrie Case
It comes as the FBI released images and video footage of a masked individual seen in front of Nancy Guthrie’s home.
FAA Says Canada Will Soon Certify Delayed Gulfstream Jets
Transport Canada is expected to announce approvals later this week after years-long delays drew pressure from Trump.
Texas Saddles Up for Senate Primaries: What to Know
With election day less than a month away, competitive races are drawing money and attention.
US Issues License for Oil and Gas Exploration in Venezuela
The new license is expected to help Venezuelan crude production return to pre-2026 levels.
3,000 ICE Agents Have Body Cameras: ICE Director
Body cameras are expected to continue being deployed to federal officers at the border and in the field.
Federal Judge Rejects DOJ’s Request for Michigan Voter Data
The Justice Department has filed more than 20 lawsuits in states requesting voter information.
More Than 100 Million ’my Social Security' Accounts Created: SSA
SSA estimates that almost 69 million Americans received Social Security benefits every month in 2025, with roughly $1.6 trillion paid out for the year.
Federal Judge Temporarily Allows Transportation Department to Suspend Hudson Tunnel Project Funding
New York and New Jersey filed a suit to challenge funding cuts tied to federal scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion contracting rules.
Trump Halts Approval for Ontario–Michigan Bridge, Calls for Renegotiation
The US president questions Canadian ownership, while taking issue with Ontario’s ban on US liquor and Ottawa’s new China agreements.
