A federal judge extended an order barring Elon Musk’s DOGE team from accessing Treasury payment systems, ruling that the Trump administration’s rushed and flawed process likely violated the law. Judge Jeannette Vargas found that Treasury’s chaotic approach posed a risk of financial data leaks and failed to properly vet DOGE employees. The ruling allows Treasury to seek changes but requires a report by March 24 … Continue reading Judge extends block on DOGE’s access to federal payment systems

South Carolina death row inmate Brad Sigmon, 67, has chosen execution by firing squad, set for March 7, which would be the first such execution in the U.S. in 15 years. The state, which revived executions after a 13-year pause, offers inmates a choice between electrocution, lethal injection, or shooting. Sigmon’s lawyers argue he was forced into an uninformed decision due to concerns over the … Continue reading South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years

Donald Trump abruptly fired Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, removing the second Black general to hold the position. The move follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s push to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the military. Brown, praised for breaking racial barriers and his expertise on China, is being replaced by retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, who lacks … Continue reading Trump Fires Top Pentagon Officers in Sweeping Overhaul

New FBI Director Kash Patel plans to relocate up to 1,500 employees from Washington, aligning with his vision of reducing the bureau’s presence in D.C. and focusing on crime-fighting nationwide. Sworn in Friday, Patel inherits an agency in turmoil amid Justice Department shake-ups and scrutiny over Jan. 6 investigations. His appointment, confirmed by a narrow Senate vote, has sparked Democratic concerns over potential bias, while … Continue reading FBI Director Kash Patel plans to move up to 1,500 workers out of Washington

Two Virginia Beach police officers were shot and killed during a traffic stop late Friday night, authorities confirmed. The department assured the public there was no active threat but provided few details as the investigation continues. Rep. Jen Kiggans expressed condolences, urging prayers for the officers’ families, CBS News has reported. A news conference is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Eastern. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading 2 Virginia Beach police officers shot and killed during traffic stop

Two single-engine planes collided midair at Marana Regional Airport on Wednesday morning around 8:30 a.m. The crash involved a Lancair 3600 and a Cessna 172. Two people aboard the Lancair were killed, while the two in the Cessna were uninjured. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident, which will include examining wreckage, seeking witnesses, and analyzing radar data. The Lancair, a high-performance kit plane … Continue reading Two planes collide at Arizona airport leaving at least 2 dead

A Mississippi judge ordered the Clarksdale Press Register to delete an editorial criticizing city officials, sparking alarm among First Amendment advocates. The city sued the newspaper over its February 8 column, which accused officials of failing to notify the public about a tax hearing. Without a hearing, Judge Crystal Wise Martin ruled the editorial must be removed, citing alleged defamation. Press freedom groups condemned the order as … Continue reading Judge orders Mississippi newspaper to delete editorial criticizing public officials

Denise Cheung, the top criminal prosecutor at the Washington, DC, US Attorney’s Office, resigned on Tuesday after refusing to open a grand jury investigation into an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding decision during the Biden administration. She believed there was insufficient evidence to proceed and sought to protect lower-level prosecutors from the task. Cheung’s resignation follows ongoing tensions between long-time DOJ employees and Trump-appointed officials, … Continue reading Senior DOJ prosecutor quit after being told to investigate Biden climate spending, sources say