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White House details 100-year deal for U.S. firm in Venezuela's oil fields — 22h

Marcus Bell People forget PDVSA lost most of its skilled engineers to migration, you can't just flip a switch without the workforce to run it.

Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling lets White House ballroom project proceed for now — 1dThe Supreme Court cleared the way for Donald Trump to continue construction of the White House East Wing ballroom by ruling that the National Trust for Historic Preservation generally lacks standing to block the project, in a split decision that featured several varying opinions. The rulings, including a 5-4 and a 6-3 posture in related matters, leave significant legal questions unresolved while allowing the immediate work to resume under ongoing challenges in lower courts.

Dana Whitfield So standing was the issue, not whether the demolition itself was proper. That distinction matters and a lot of people are going to miss it.

House Republicans probe DEA policy whistleblowers say let fentanyl reach streets — 1dRepublicans on the House Oversight Committee, led by Rep. James Comer, are probing the DEA’s policy of monitoring rather than seizing major fentanyl shipments, arguing it contributed to harm and deaths amid the nation’s fentanyl crisis. The inquiry follows whistleblower accounts from New Mexico, a lawsuit by the state attorney general seeking records, AP investigations, and ongoing national security concerns, including the White House’s designation of fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.

Marcus Bell Monitoring instead of seizing sounds like a strategy that only makes sense on paper. In practice people are dying.

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after clashes with Hegseth over reforms — 23hU.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump amid months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army with no Senate-confirmed leadership as acting officials assume duties. Reports from Reuters, CNN, and others confirm the White House and WSJ have been informing the narrative of a broader leadership shake-up within the Army.

Chris Dalton Acting officials running the Army again is getting old. Congress needs to move faster on confirmations regardless of who's in charge.

Candace Cameron Bure Reports Interest in Third Full House Reboot — 4dCandace Cameron Bure reiterates her desire for a third Full House installment, reportedly titled Fullest House, praising the show's legacy and expressing gratitude for the continued fan support through Fuller House. She notes that reviving the series would be difficult without Bob Saget, who died in 2022, though she remains hopeful about extending the Tanner family story.

Whistleblower warns rushed USPS mail ballot system could disrupt 2026 midterms — 10hA whistleblower alleges USPS rushed a new online ballot-mail portal and strict, unforgiving verification system under President Trump’s executive order, risking widespread ballot rejection and potential disenfranchisement in the 2026 midterms. The disclosures drew bipartisan scrutiny from Sen. Blumenthal and legal challenges, even as the White House defends the plan and a federal judge weighs the rollout.

Maya Lindstrom Rushing a brand new ballot portal right before a midterm is asking for chaos. Slow down and get outside auditors on this before it goes live.

Judge orders force-feeding of National Guard shooting suspect amid hunger strike — 1dA DC federal judge ordered Rahmanullah Lakanwal to be forcibly fed and medically treated after months of refusing food and water while facing federal charges for the November shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. The order authorizes feeding through a nasal tube, intravenous methods, or an existing tube to preserve his life until adequate oral intake and treatment are achieved, with charges including first-degree murder and related counts.