The White House is pitching a huge 2027 defense boost, with more shipbuilding, more readiness spending, and less money for what it calls wasteful programs.
California dropped the final charge against David Daleiden, ending an 11-year legal fight tied to undercover Planned Parenthood videos. His record was also expunged, at least after the paperwork finished stretching its legs.
At a Capitol plaque ceremony, Nancy Pelosi returned to the long fight over Jan. 6 and Donald Trump. The security debate, and the blame game, are still doing brisk business.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pointed at federal failures after the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Chicago, while DHS blamed sanctuary policy and border enforcement lapses.
The Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Markwayne Mullin as the next Homeland Security secretary. The roll call split along familiar lines, with one GOP no and two Democrats in favor.
A new 2026 commemorative dime dropped the olive branch from the eagle. Social media blamed President Trump. The design was approved in late 2024 during the previous administration.
A left-leaning podcaster publicly urged the Biden administration to pursue sweeping prosecutions of conservatives tied to January 6. The rant exposes a push for politicized prosecutions rather than evidence-driven justice.