Sean Duffy’s Daughter Calls T.S.A. ‘Unconstitutional’ After Airport Pat-Down
Evita Duffy-Alfonso suggested that her father, the transportation secretary, would try to eliminate the security agency if he were in charge of it. Source: Original News
How Venezuela Went From U.S. Ally to Trump Target
Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump administration. Source: Original News
Supreme Court Refuses to Halt Free Speech Lawsuit From Immigration Judges
The case, brought by the union representing immigration judges, could have implications for other workplace claims brought by government officials. Source: Original News
Justice Dept. Won’t Meet Friday Deadline to Release All Epstein Files
Several members of Congress criticized the department’s No. 2, Todd Blanche, after he said more documents would be coming weeks late. Source: Original News
U.S. Kills 5 People Accused of Trafficking Drugs in Another Boat Strike
The attack killed 5 people, the latest known fatalities since the attacks began in September. The Trump administration has accused those on the boats of ferrying narcotics but provided little proof. Source: Original News
A Somber Mood at Science Meeting as Trump Budget Cuts Continue
News of the breakup of a leading science institution rippled through an annual gathering of Earth, ocean and space scientists. Many say American science is suffering under the Trump administration. Source: Original News
Trump Media Merger With Nuclear Fusion Firm Raises Ethics Questions
Trump Media plans to merge with a company developing nuclear fusion technology, putting the president’s financial interests in competition with other energy companies over which his administration holds sway. Source: Original News
TikTok Signs Agreements With Investors in Step Toward Avoiding a U.S. Ban
The Chinese-owned video app formalized commitments from the software giant Oracle and two investment firms as part of a deal to keep operating in the United States. Source: Original News
Trump Administration Pauses Green Card Lottery After Brown Shooting
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said President Trump ordered the program to be suspended after it emerged that the shooting suspect used it to move to the United States. Source: Original News