The Justice Department announced on September 18, 2026 that it has updated two key sections of the Justice Manual – Section 1‑19.000, which limits how agency guidance can be used in enforcement, and Section 4‑4.111, which expands the government’s ability to…
Suspect barricades Philadelphia bus after killing two women nearby
A gunman who is believed to have shot and killed two women in northwest Philadelphia forced his way onto a city transit bus and barricaded himself inside, prompting a multi‑agency response. Police are conducting a perimeter lockdown and…
Refugee Resettlement Slumps as Court Upholds Due Process, While New Immigration Fees and Detention Costs Surge
Key developments: – The State Department released FY 2026 refugee resettlement numbers showing just over 16,000 arrivals, 99.9 % of them from South Africa, a stark drop from the 100,000+ refugees resettled in the previous year. All of these individuals…
U.S. Faces Growing National‑Security Risks as Houthis Escalate Attacks and Washington Threatens Ukraine Intel Cuts
Key developments: Iran‑backed Houthi rebels have intensified their campaign against Saudi Arabia, striking a Riyadh airport terminal that killed 12 people and prompting Saudi officials to probe why air defenses failed to intercept the missiles and drones. The…
Diplomacy Falters as Strait of Hormuz Meeting Is Postponed Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Key developments: A planned diplomatic meeting to discuss a proposal for the strategic Strait of Hormuz was postponed, signalling a setback in Middle‑East diplomatic efforts. The delay comes as Iran and Gulf states were slated to convene, but…
Houthi missile strike kills 12 at Riyadh airport, prompting another hit a day later
Key developments: Iran‑backed Houthi forces launched a missile and drone attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing 12 people and prompting the Saudi‑led coalition to vow a “decisive” response. The following day an additional projectile struck…
Trump‑Putin Diesel Deal Sparks European Outcry as Houthi Missile Attack Hits Riyadh Airport
Key developments: President Donald Trump announced a pact with Russian President Vladimir Putin under which Russia will ship nearly 5 million tons of diesel to the United States and global markets within weeks. The agreement, publicized in a statement that…
Bipartisan Senate Push to Halt Trump’s Russian Diesel Import Deal
Key developments: A bipartisan coalition of six U.S. senators has formally urged the Trump administration to abandon its agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import large quantities of Russian diesel, arguing the plan undermines national security and…
Supreme Court to Hear Video‑Privacy Law Case and Trump’s Bid to Revive Clinton Lawsuit
The Court announced two high‑profile arguments for the October term. On Oct. 12, a case will examine how a video‑privacy statute applies to modern internet platforms, signaling the Court’s willingness to confront emerging digital‑rights issues. A day earlier, former…
Bipartisan Pushback Intensifies as Congress Targets Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal
Key developments: A coalition of moderate Republicans and Democrats are publicly denouncing President Trump’s agreement with Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel, arguing the move could exacerbate fuel price spikes. Lawmakers such as Rep. Jeffries warn that Democrats…