Palantir and Anduril reportedly building a tech consortium to bid on defense contracts

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Justice Department over allegations related to a loan for her Virginia property. FHFA Director William Pulte claims that James misrepresented her principal residence status, suggesting potential violations of criminal laws, including fraud, to secure favorable loan terms. In response, James' office emphasized her commitment to protecting New Yorkers and stated she would not be intimidated, highlighting her ongoing legal...

Washington — President Trump is exploring the possibility of sending U.S. citizens who commit violent crimes to foreign prisons, particularly after a meeting with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele. Legal experts express serious constitutional concerns, highlighting potential violations of the Fifth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments related to due process and cruel and unusual punishment. Critics point out that U.S. oversight of foreign facilities is challenging, and conditions in countries like El Salvador may not meet...

Sen. Chris Van Hollen's Attempt to Visit Deported Salvadoran Migrant Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) was denied a visit with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old Salvadoran migrant and alleged MS-13 member, after traveling to El Salvador. Van Hollen, whose attorneys argue Garcia has no gang ties, met with Vice President Félix Ulloa but was informed he needed prior arrangements to visit the maximum-security "Terrorism Confinement Center" (CECOT) where Garcia is held. The senator vowed to...

Panama City Beach, a favored spring break destination in Florida, is officially stepping back from its tradition of hosting college students, as announced by Police Chief J.R. Talamantez. He emphasized the growing challenges associated with managing spring break crowds and stated that the city can no longer align with the event's associated issues, urging a reevaluation of its future. Talamantez acknowledged respectful visitors while condemning disruptive behavior, indicating a shift in community values and law...

Graciela Castellanos, a 37-year-old mother from Van Nuys, California, has been charged with murder for allegedly drowning her 7-year-old daughter on April 11, 2025. According to prosecutors, the child was heard screaming for her mother before first responders pronounced her dead at the scene. Castellanos has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is scheduled to return to court on June 17, with the Los Angeles County District Attorney describing the incident as "profoundly tragic...

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is reportedly considering a gubernatorial run in 2026, encouraged by allies of Donald Trump, following her role as chairwoman of House Republican Leadership. She has consistently outperformed Trump in her congressional district and recently criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's approval ratings, advocating for her removal due to perceived failures. With significant support among Republican voters and $10 million in cash, Stefanik is one of several Republicans, including Rep. Mike Lawler, contemplating a...