Homeland Security Funding Deal Collapses as Airport Disruptions and Pay Crisis Deepen
A new congressional effort to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security failed on March 27, 2026, leaving thousands of federal employees without pay and raising fears of worsening travel disruptions across the United States. Congress could not break a six-week deadlock over immigration enforcement funding, even after a day of dramatic […]
U.S. Lawmakers Move to Block Federal Use of Chinese-Made Robots Over Security Fears
A new bipartisan bill in Congress would ban the U.S. government from buying or using humanoid robots made by Chinese companies, reflecting growing concern in Washington that advanced robotics could become the next major national security battleground. Republican Senator Tom Cotton and Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer planned to introduce the American Security Robotics Act, a […]
New Brain Protein Discovery May Lead to More Effective Treatment for Schizophrenia’s Cognitive Symptoms
Researchers have identified a biological marker linked to schizophrenia that could eventually lead to a new type of treatment, especially for symptoms that current medications often fail to improve.U.S. scientists found unusually low levels of a brain protein called CACNA2D1 in people with schizophrenia, raising hopes that the discovery could help address the disorder’s cognitive […]
Supreme Court Pushes for Funding Boost to Expand Protection for Justices and Defend Against Cyber Threats
The U.S. Supreme Court is asking Congress for a significant funding increase aimed at strengthening both physical security and cybersecurity, reflecting growing concern about threats facing the justices, their families and the court itself. The court is seeking an additional $25.4 million as part of the federal judiciary’s broader $9.7 billion budget request for fiscal […]
U.S. Researchers Turn to Hybrid and GMO Wheat to Revive Farm Profits
U.S. researchers and seed companies are betting that new wheat technology could help revive one of America’s most pressured farm sectors. Apparently, scientists are developing both hybrid wheat and genetically modified wheat in hopes of raising yields, improving drought tolerance and making the crop more profitable for farmers who have increasingly shifted toward corn and […]
Pentagon Imposes New Press Restrictions After Court Blocks Earlier Media Policy
The Pentagon has announced a new set of restrictions on journalists working at the Defense Department, triggering a fresh clash over press freedom and government transparency. The move came just days after a federal judge blocked an earlier Pentagon media policy that critics said unlawfully threatened reporters and gave officials too much power to punish […]
Trump Picks Zuckerberg, Ellison and Huang for New White House Science and Tech Council
President Donald Trump has named several of the most influential figures in the technology industry to a newly structured White House science and technology council, signaling how central artificial intelligence and innovation policy have become to his administration’s agenda. The first group of appointments includes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison and […]
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Push Pause on AI Data Center Expansion as Energy Fears Grow
A new bill introduced in Washington by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seeks to temporarily stop the construction of new AI-focused data centers across the United States until stronger national protections are established. The proposal reflects rising concern among progressive lawmakers about the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and the pressure it […]
Missouri Court Upholds Trump-Backed GOP Map to Flip a Kansas City Seat
Missouri’s highest court has upheld a mid-decade congressional redistricting plan passed by the state’s Republican-led legislature at President Donald Trump’s urging, a ruling that keeps the new map in place as candidates prepare for the 2026 elections. The decision is politically significant because Trump and Missouri Republicans view the map as a way to protect […]
Powell Cites Volcker’s “Willingness to Resist” as He Defends the Fed’s Independence Under Pressure
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used a public tribute to former Fed Chair Paul Volcker to underline a message with clear relevance to today’s politics: central bankers sometimes have to resist pressure and make unpopular choices to protect long-run economic stability. Powell delivered the remarks while accepting the Paul A. Volcker Public Integrity Award, praising […]
