Stories from Washington · United States

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has denied having a database of protesters. However, a letter sent to Congress may shed more light on the matter. The agency stated no such database is maintained. The former head of ICE sent an unpublicized letter to Congress stating the agency collects data on individuals suspected of potentially unlawful activity, which could include protesters. The scope and purpose of this data collection were not fully detailed.

A federal firearm prohibition that was announced in May is being challenged in court. The Supreme Court of the United States is involved in the case. The lawsuit aims to restrict access to certain types of firearms. The case involves arguments about the Second Amendment and the scope of federal authority.

Cole Allen pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate President Trump during a dinner event in Washington. The specific details of the alleged plot were not disclosed. A man has pleaded to charges related to an assassination plot against Donald Trump. The incident reportedly occurred during a dinner. Allen faces multiple counts in the case. Sentencing is scheduled for a later date.

The prediction platform Kalshi will require traders to disclose their employers to curb insider trading in sensitive markets. The platform will also implement a risk-scoring system and whistleblower tools. This new policy aims to increase transparency in financial markets.

An analysis questions whether the Pentagon's $75 billion AI arms race with China primarily benefits defense contractors. The analysis suggests a need to examine who truly wins from this spending and its implications for national defense. The Pentagon's pursuit of an artificial intelligence arms race is facing scrutiny. The report aims to reveal who truly profits from this defense spending.

A social media user expressed doubt that Donald Trump would acknowledge US servicemen deaths in the Strait of Hormuz. The user believes Trump would attribute any such deaths to random accidents. No further clarification on the specific circumstances or types of accidents was provided. Former President Donald Trump suggested that accidents would be blamed for U.S. Former President Donald Trump has stated that he would attribute accidents to any deaths occurring in the United States.

A union contract reportedly includes a clause allowing workers to walk off the job over any Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Customs and Border Protection activity. The contract is set to last until April 2028. The specific implications of this clause for union members are not detailed. The clause specifies conditions under which such activity is permitted.

US President Donald Trump has assigned responsibility for a drone incident to Iran. The accusation was made by the United States, which stated that Iran's actions were unjustified. The US military stated that air defense systems were targeted. The incident is described as a proportional response to aggression. The specific nature of the incident and the evidence for the accusation are not yet detailed. The incident involved a drone and occurred near a trade route. The incident occurred off the coast of Oman. Initial assessments suggest Iran may have used a drone carrying a missile. The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz. The drone incident involved an attack on a commercial vessel in the Persian Gulf, according to maritime security sources. The United States has launched strikes on Iran following the downing of a US military helicopter.

US officials are investigating a security breach at the White House. The source implies a serious breach occurred. The nature and scope of the breach are currently under review. The extent of the breach and the nature of the compromised data are not yet known. Security protocols are being reviewed in light of the incident.

A federal judge in the United States has ruled in favor of North Americans in a case involving twenty entities. The ruling was made by Judge Carlos. This ruling could have implications for foreign nationals in Argentina. The decision pertains to a specific case involving parties from both countries.