Author: Loisa Lane

The Government Accountability Office’s report revealed significant inaccuracies in the Department of Government Efficiency’s “Wall of Receipts,” claiming $110 billion in savings. GAO noted many reported savings were unsubstantiated or already in process before DOGE’s establishment. The report calls for greater transparency in DOGE’s methodologies.

President Trump refuted claims of U.S. munitions shortages amidst the ongoing war with Iran, stating substantial quantities are available and being produced. Reports indicate the U.S. has nearly depleted its stockpile of long-range precision missiles, raising concerns over the sustainability of military operations.

The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating why airport traffic wasn’t halted during Marine One’s departure with President Trump on Tuesday. Despite a previous ban on non-essential helicopter flights at Reagan National Airport, the Marine Corps reported the flight as “routine.”

Former Michigan health official Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate primary, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens. El-Sayed’s leftist platform gained endorsements from prominent progressives, positioning him for a general election contest against Republican Mike Rogers, who ran unopposed in his primary.

Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican Sen. John Braun will proceed to the general election for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, following a nonpartisan primary. They outpaced seven other candidates, with the race deemed crucial for determining control of the House next year.

A man was arrested near Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes after authorities found a loaded pistol and ammunition in his vehicle. The individual, identified as 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele, is under investigation by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, with additional charges possible.

President Trump reportedly expressed concern over GOP Rep. Max Miller’s re-election bid amid allegations of assault involving his ex-wife and child. Despite Trump’s wishes for Miller to withdraw, the representative insists he will remain in the race and plans to launch an ethics investigation to address the claims.

Trump’s announced breakthrough with Hamas fuels growing discord with Israel as the plan unravels amid Israeli concerns and intensified bombing.

President Trump expressed concerns to Rep. Max Miller regarding his reelection campaign amid allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Miller, who denies the allegations, informed Trump he intends to continue his campaign, citing supportive internal polling. Moreno seeks a restraining order against Miller, alleging abusive behaviour.

The Justice Department has sought to dismiss a class action lawsuit from Jan. 6 defendants, citing expired claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act. The department noted that the earliest claim was submitted well after the two-year deadline, making the complaints “forever barred.”