Gonzales Texts, Staffer Dead, GOP Demands Answers
Leaked messages tied to Rep. Tony Gonzales have prompted GOP calls for answers after a staffer died by suicide; lawmakers want investigations to finish before judgments are made.
FedEx Sues US Over Trump’s Refunded Tariffs
After the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under IEEPA, FedEx filed suit seeking a refund of duties it paid. This could be the start of big corporate claims and a long legal cleanup.
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.
Artemis II Set To Return Humans To Moon
NASA says a second fueling test went well and the agency is aiming to launch Artemis II on March 6. Four astronauts will ride the SLS and Orion on the first crewed lunar flight since 1972, but a few technical and review steps remain.
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.
American Pilots Arrested During Guinea Fuel Stop
Two U.S. pilots say they were ambushed and jailed after a routine refueling stop in Conakry. Families call it wrongful detention. The State Department says it is providing consular assistance while authorities in Guinea press serious charges.
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.