Gulf Security Raises Supply-Chain Questions, Not Answers
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting missiles and drones on October 18 as Egypt pledged possible support, but available reporting confirms no resulting disruption to trade or shipping.
Trump Waives Graham Act Russia Sanctions
Trump suspended nearly every Russia-related provision of a law passed by Congress, citing peace negotiations and invoking waiver authority written into the statute.
California Rail Board Tightens Contract Controls After Consultant Travel Findings
California’s High-Speed Rail Authority board voted 7-2 to require advance approval from authority attorneys for contract decisions within CEO Ian Choudri’s $25 million delegated authority. The change follows scrutiny of…
NOAA Maps Winter’s Drought Relief—and the Risks Communities Must Watch
NOAA’s winter outlook forecasts a chance of drought relief across parts of the Southwest, southern Great Plains and East Coast, where wetter-than-average conditions are expected. The outlook also warns that…
New Survey Puts Workers’ Healthcare Costs in Plain View
Willis Towers Watson’s survey of 6,000 U.S. employees found that the share feeling financially secure fell from 46% to 36% in 2026, its lowest level in seven years. About one-third…
Nine Former FBI Employees Sue Over Firings Tied to Trump Records Case
Nine former FBI employees have sued the bureau, FBI Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Justice Department over their February 2026 dismissals. They say they were fired…
Nine Former FBI Employees Sue Over February Firings
Nine former FBI employees have filed a 70-page lawsuit in federal court, alleging they were fired because they worked on Jack Smith’s classified-records investigation involving President Trump. The complaint says…
Survey Finds More Workers Delaying Medical Care Over Cost
A Willis Towers Watson survey of 6,000 U.S. employees found that financial security fell from 46% to 36% in 2026, its lowest level in seven years. About one-third of workers…
Deters Takes Defamation Fight With Guilfoyle to Kentucky Court
Eric Deters has filed a defamation lawsuit in Kentucky state court against Kimberly Guilfoyle and members of her legal team. He says the suit responds to claims that his allegations…