McConnell Blocks Voter ID Bill. What Gives?
Senate Republican leader has kept the SAVE Act off the floor. Supporters call it voter ID reform. Critics call it political theater. Here is what we know.
US Strike Sinks Drug Vessel; Three Dead
U.S. Southern Command says a Joint Task Force strike in the Eastern Pacific destroyed a smuggling boat, killing three alleged traffickers and prompting fresh questions about oversight and effectiveness.
Deputy AG Fires Judge-Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche removed a judge-appointed interim U.S. attorney in Virginia this week, continuing a clash over who can fill federal vacancies. The Justice Department says the president picks U.S. attorneys. Federal judges say they can step in when needed.
Democrats Talk Dismantling the DHS
Rep. Ilhan Omar told a town hall that talk of abolishing ICE has grown into talk of dismantling the Department of Homeland Security. That is a big policy shift with many practical questions most headlines skip.
Court Stops California Mask Ban For ICE
A federal appeals court has blocked California’s law that banned federal agents from covering their faces and required badge display. The DOJ won a wider stay while the case moves to argument.
Trump Portrait Towers Over DOJ in Bold Move
Large banners showing President Trump and the slogan "Make America Safe Again" were displayed on the Department of Justice building. The DOJ says the signs mark the 250th anniversary and celebrate policy achievements. Critics call it political theater. Here is what we know and why it matters.
Venezuelan Investors Eye $1 Billion Recovery Fund
Business leaders, led by Adriana Cisneros, are organizing a private fund to rebuild Venezuela's infrastructure, energy grid, telecoms, and logistics. They hope to raise $1 billion, with a chance to reach $2 billion if investor interest holds up against political and legal risks.
FCC Chair Slams Colbert and Talarico Hoax
A planned Late Show interview moved to YouTube after CBS lawyers warned about the FCC equal-time rule. FCC Chair Brendan Carr says the episode became a manufactured fundraising stunt and blasted media coverage.
China’s Kung Fu Robots Are Backflipping Fast
State TV showed humanoid robots doing kung fu, parkour and backflips during the Lunar New Year gala. The display is both a tech demo and a big piece of PR. Progress is real. So are questions about intent, scale and oversight.
Trump Blasts Democrats Over Voter ID Fight
President Trump blamed Senate Democrats for a partial government shutdown and for blocking a bill that would require voter ID and proof of citizenship. He said Democrats oppose the measure because it would cost them elections. The bill faces a steep climb in the Senate and the shutdown is already disrupting some federal services.