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The Department of Homeland Security has promised to fully reimburse salaries and benefits for local police officers who participate in deportation efforts. The agency is also offering potential bonuses to officers based on the number of undocumented individuals they locate.

The CIA has identified military facilities that were allegedly responsible for attacks on American forces. The US strikes destroyed three armored fighting vehicles, seven vehicles, three field artillery pieces, and an electronic warfare station.

An executive order has designated the Egyptian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. The order also includes branches in Jordan and Lebanon.

The US State Department will begin revoking passports for parents owing $100,000 or more in child support starting Friday. The policy will subsequently expand to include individuals with debts of $2,500 or more. The action targets those who owe large amounts in unpaid support. Federal authorities are seeking the revocation of these documents. This measure aims to enforce child support obligations. Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido applauded the move, highlighting his priority on negligent parents. This move could lead Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider ordering the closure of some diplomatic offices.

Postmaster General David Steiner is outlining a vision for the United States Postal Service. The agency is projected to run out of cash in early 2027. The USPS is currently focused on improving on-time delivery performance.

Federal agents searched a cannabis shop co-owned by Louise Lucas and the adjacent Lucas Lodge. Lucas Lodge has provided Medicaid waiver services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1990. The facility is located in the same building as Lucas's office.

Lawmakers are seeking information regarding contacts between Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein. Some funding for the National Institutes of Health has been restored, though researchers report ongoing suffering from previous cuts. Treasury Secretary Howard Lutnick participated in a closed-door session with the House Oversight Committee regarding his past connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick testified that he cut ties with Epstein in 2005. However, Department of Justice documents indicate Lutnick traveled to Epstein's private island with his family in 2012. House Oversight Committee chair James Comer stated that Lutnick attended the hearing voluntarily. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared before a House committee today to testify regarding investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. The hearing focused on questions concerning Lutnick's contacts with Epstein.

FBI Director Kash Patel stated his agency was kept out of the Nancy Guthrie investigation for four days at the beginning. Patel told Sean Hannity's podcast that he personally contacted Google to request a search of doorbell camera images, despite Guthrie not having a paid subscription. Guthrie has been missing for over three months. The investigation into her disappearance is ongoing.

Trajector allegedly used a robo-dialer to monitor the disability payments of tens of thousands of veterans. Veterans and former workers claim the company sends bills to individuals when payment increases are detected, even if the company provided no assistance in obtaining the benefits. Trajector failed to assist a veteran in obtaining benefits, according to the source. The source stated the company did not take action to help the veteran secure those benefits. Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire, joined by three Republican colleagues, has introduced a bill to block companies from using robodialers to target government lines. The move follows allegations that Trajector uses automated calls to notify veterans of eligibility changes before sending them bills. The legislation targets Trajector-related entities. The company's practices are under scrutiny.

Debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing tested positive for toxic materials at a public golf course. The National Park Service reported that an engineering firm found elevated levels of lead, chromium, and other contaminants in the dumped material.