Judge Halts Trump’s Ethiopia TPS Cut
A federal judge has paused the Trump administration’s move to end Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians, keeping the fight over immigration rules in court for now.
California Audit Boss Admits the Gaps
An undercover video shows a California controller communications official saying audits are not getting done and that fraud is widespread, while also pointing to weak homelessness oversight.
DHS Targets Sanctuary City Airports
Markwayne Mullin said DHS is looking at whether airports in sanctuary cities should keep the same customs setup, a move that could turn immigration policy into a test of federal leverage.
Trump, CNN Clash Over Iran
Trump says CNN ran a false Iran ceasefire headline from a shaky source, then demanded a correction. CNN says the statement came from Iranian officials, which is a neat reminder that the internet can turn confusion into a global sport.
Trump-Endorsed Republican Wins Georgia Special Election
Decision Desk HQ projected that Republican Clayton Fuller won Georgia's 14th District special election, with Trump’s endorsement still carrying real weight in a race that played out like a test of party loyalty.
Trump Raises Stakes Against Iran
Pete Hegseth said the next round of U.S. strikes on Iran would be the largest yet, while Trump warned of even harsher action if Tehran did not meet U.S. demands. The White House used a rescue mission and a fast-moving deadline to sell the message.
Cuba’s New Pardon Raises Old Questions
Cuba says it will free 2,010 prisoners, but it is leaving out the names and the details. That tends to make people wonder what the fine print is doing behind the curtain.
Murphy’s Biden Praise Bites Back
Sen. Chris Murphy attacked Trump over an Iran post, then got reminded of his own 2024 praise for Joe Biden. The old clip made the senator’s alarm bell sound a little less like principle and a little more like costume jewelry.
F-15 Rescue Shows America’s Reach
Sen. Dave McCormick said the Iran rescue of a downed F-15 airman showed the reach of U.S. military and intelligence work.
Saudi Prince Blasts Obama’s Iran Cash
Mohammed bin Salman reportedly said Iran turned a huge pile of sanctions relief into missiles, drones, and proxy forces instead of public works. The remarks add fresh heat to an old fight over Obama-era Iran policy.