All Three Major DC Airports Closed After ‘Strange Odor’ Detected

Three major airports in the Baltimore and Washington, DC area, including Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), experienced a ground stop on Friday afternoon, impacting hundreds of flights and thousands of travelers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the incident was due to a strong odor emanating from Potomac TRACON, which is responsible for … Read more

Dem Sen. Slotkin Shifts Position On DHS Funding Amid Shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown is beginning to create new political pressure in Washington. The standoff over immigration enforcement funding has dragged on as lawmakers continue negotiations. Republicans accuse Democrats of trying to reopen portions of DHS while refusing to fund the agency’s broader mission. They argue the approach undermines national security during a … Read more

Cuban Officials Admit Talks With Trump Administration Amid Energy Crisis

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed Friday that his government has been holding talks with officials from the Trump administration. The discussions come as the communist island struggles with a deepening energy crisis and mounting economic pressure. During a 90-minute news conference broadcast by state media, Díaz-Canel said the talks were aimed at addressing long-standing political … Read more

Senate Democrats Block DHS Funding Again As Terror Threats Mount

Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a House-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, extending a 27-day shutdown even as the United States faces escalating domestic terror threats and ongoing instability tied to the Iran conflict. The procedural motion to advance the funding bill failed in a 51–46 vote. Sixty votes were required to … Read more

Anti-Trump Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Fed Chair Powell

A federal judge has blocked the Justice Department’s effort to issue grand jury subpoenas targeting the Federal Reserve Board. The judge concluded the move appeared to be an attempt to pressure Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who has issued a number of rulings against the Trump administration, made the determination … Read more