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The New York Times sues U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) — The paper filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Pentagon press policy that restricts journalists from accessing any information not explicitly approved for release. The Washington Post

Pete Hegseth under fire over Signal-chat leak — A watchdog report found that Hegseth used the encrypted messaging app Signal on his personal device to share sensitive military-operation details, potentially endangering U.S. personnel. Reuters+1

Controversial Caribbean boat strike resurfaces — The U.S. military’s September 2 strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat is under scrutiny after reports that a follow-up strike killed survivors — reigniting debate over legality and alleged extrajudicial killings. The Washington Post+2CBS News+2

Ongoing crackdown on immigration and visa freezes — The administration has halted immigration applications from 19 countries and launched enforcement operations in several cities, drawing criticism from lawmakers and immigrant-rights groups.