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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - SHAKEUP: AG Pam Bondi Ousted, Iran War Timeline, White House Military Bunker

As the US-Israel war with Iran entered its second month, President Trump suggested it was approaching a successful conclusion. Trump pointed to the damage inflicted on both the country's leadership and its military capacity. The president stated in an address Wednesday he believed the war could end within two or three weeks. Speaking with reporters on Air Force One on Sunday, Trump gave an update on a literal change to the White House – the East Wing ballroom addition. He described how the addition is also slated to include a military bunker beneath the reception hall. But this week the White House also saw a more immediate change: on Thursday, Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi.

JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Illinois state lawmaker criticizes surplus spending bill

Critics say the bill could encourage governments to keep excess tax revenue instead of returning it, with Sen. Chris Balkema, R-Channahon, warning it raises broader fiscal concerns despite appearing beneficial at first glance.

JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - One year later, analysts say strategic trade preferred over tariffs

“When you allow industry to develop in a free market, you get the best processes, the best ideas,” said Donald Boudreaux, an economics professor at George Mason University. “Those cutting-edge ideas, those cutting-edge technologies are almost certainly going to be handy in the event of military hostilities.”

JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - National Park Service to reopen Grand Canyon's Northern Rim

The North Rim was hit by the Dragon Bravo Fire, which burned 145,504 acres in the park after lightning started it on July 4, 2025. It continued to burn until it was 100% contained by late September.

JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - White House gov’t funding request for 2027 cuts $73 billion

The request comes as U.S. lawmakers still haven’t finished funding all federal agencies for the current fiscal year and are currently locked in a shutdown of the unfunded Department of Homeland Security.

JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Election integrity advocates ask Justice Department to intervene in West Virginia voter data suit

Community groups are asking a federal court to allow them to intervene in a lawsuit brought by the Trump administration against West Virginia for refusing to hand over sensitive data on voters in the state.