The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a new religious rights case, this time centering on whether Catholic-run preschools in Colorado can be excluded from a state-funded program because they do not comply with the program’s nondiscrimination requirements. The court announced its decision to hear the case on Monday, adding another chapter to…
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FBI issues alarming drone attack warning for California coast
The FBI has issued a serious warning to police departments across California, alerting them to intelligence suggesting that Iran had been exploring a drone-based attack against the West Coast as a form of retaliation against the United States. The bulletin, distributed at the end of February, outlined concerns that dated back to early 2026 and…
Shutdown showdown looms as Democrats challenge ICE operations
Courtesy: CBS News Senate Democrats are escalating a standoff with Republicans and the White House, threatening to block legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security and multiple federal agencies. The move could trigger a partial government shutdown on Friday, January 30, 2026, if reforms on immigration enforcement are not implemented. The dispute comes in the…
Tense showdown as Rubio blames Maduro for failed deal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Jan. 28, outlining the Trump administration’s position on Venezuela’s recent upheaval and its ongoing policy in the wake of the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Rubio described Maduro as an impediment to progress, saying that efforts to reach a diplomatic…
How Minnesota’s protests triggered a rare military response
Minneapolis is seeing heightened security preparations as state and federal authorities coordinate responses to ongoing protests. About 1,500 active-duty soldiers have been placed on standby, while the Minnesota National Guard has mobilized to assist local law enforcement if needed. Officials stressed that standby orders do not necessarily indicate an imminent deployment. The soldiers on prepare-to-deploy…