U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is proposing a rule to allow her to temporarily suspend ethics investigations by state attorney-licensing authorities, such as the Florida Bar, into current or former Justice Department attorneys.

(The Center Square) – Last month, prior to Kristi Noem being removed as Department of Homeland Security Secretary, a series of controversial multimillion dollar border wall construction contracts were inked, including in Big Bend National Park and in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Big Bend Sector in Texas. The contracts – without any notification or input from the community – are angering Texas sheriffs, judges, ranchers and homeowners in five counties – who all oppose it. 

Congressman Ryan Zinke announced he will not seek reelection for a fourth term representing Montana’s first Congressional District, citing health issues.

(The Center Square) – The Gang of Eight was briefed ahead of the U.S.-Israeli joint strikes against Iran, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson.

(The Center Square) — Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger slammed the Trump administration Tuesday night during the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. 

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated most of the tariffs underpinning his economic agenda.

(The Center Square) – Nearly a week into the partial government shutdown, the Trump administration continues to oppose certain immigration enforcement reforms that Democratic lawmakers are demanding in exchange for their votes to reopen the Homeland Security department.