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.
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.
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.
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.
Backlash over government policy changes and civil rights concerns — Alongside immigration actions, other controversial moves — including dissent over how federal agencies are handling cases and controversial pardons — continue to spark debate in U.S. politics.
International tensions — U.S. diplomacy and global drug-busting operations escalate — Amid rising military operations in the Caribbean and threats directed at drug-trafficking networks abroad, U.S. relations with countries like Venezuela remain tense
