Costa Rica Slams the Door on Cuba
President Rodrigo Chaves says Costa Rica will shut its Havana embassy and limit ties to consular work, citing repression, shortages, and a failed system in Cuba.
Vance Backs Kent Exit
Vice President JD Vance said Joe Kent was right to resign after breaking with the administration on the Iran dispute, while Trump called Kent weak on security.
TSA Sickouts Snarl Airport Security
A wave of TSA callouts hit major airports after workers missed paychecks during the shutdown. Lines are getting longer, and smaller airports may soon feel the squeeze.
Top Counterterror Chief Investigated For Leaks?
Semafor reports the FBI is investigating Joe Kent for allegedly leaking classified material. The probe reportedly began before his resignation over the Iran war. The White House says he was a known leaker and cut from briefings months ago. Here are the key facts and what they mean.
Kennedy Wants SAVE Act Fast-Tracked
Sen. John Kennedy urges Republicans to use budget reconciliation to pass the SAVE America Act with a simple majority, sparking a fight over rules, the parliamentarian, and political math.
Padilla Scurries Away From Ballot Questions
Undercover footage released by O'Keefe Media claims cash payments and fake addresses on Skid Row to collect signatures and voter registrations. Senator Alex Padilla avoided questions from a reporter about the footage.
New Report Alleges Chavez Abused Minors
A New York Times investigation says Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls connected to the United Farm Workers during the 1960s and 1970s. The report cites interviews, records, photos, and archival files and has prompted institutions to reassess honors and memorials tied to him.
Secret Doc: China Accessed U.S. Voter Data
A declassified 2020 intelligence memo says Chinese actors accessed U.S. voter registration files. Here is what the memo appears to show, why that matters, and why the public heard almost nothing about it.
Judge Orders Release of MS-13 Repeat Offender
A federal judge ordered the release of a four-time deported MS-13 member from ICE custody, sparking official outcry and calls for policy fixes.
Jeffries Faces Revolt Within Democratic Ranks
More than 80 House Democrats are noncommittal or opposed to Hakeem Jeffries as speaker, a sign of deep divisions over leadership, money in politics, and policy priorities.