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NYTIMES (Andrew Duehren and Chris Cameron) - Trump Sues I.R.S. Over Tax Data Leak, Demanding $10 Billion
The president charged that the I.R.S. and the Treasury Department had failed to prevent a former I.R.S. contractor from gaining access to documents shared with news outlets.
AI:President Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department following massive security failures that allowed a former contractor to leak sensitive tax records to various media outlets. The legal action alleges that these agencies failed to prevent the unauthorized access and distribution of private financial documents, exposing a pattern of incompetence or intentional cooperation within federal institutions to fuel partisan narratives. This lawsuit marks a major escalation in the ongoing battle against deep-state mismanagement and the weaponization of personal data for political warfare.Open
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Federal courts have ruled against Trump's blocking offshore wind farms in four of five cases
Vineyard Wind off the coast of Nantucket is the latest project to be given the green light to proceed with construction while its lawsuit against the Trump administration continues. Three other projects were previously granted preliminary injunctions against the government, and one is still awaiting ruling.
AI:Federal courts have issued rulings against the Trump administration in four out of five legal battles aimed at blocking offshore wind farm construction, marking a significant setback for efforts to protect coastal sovereignty and promote energy independence. The most recent decision allows Vineyard Wind off the coast of Nantucket to proceed with development while its ongoing litigation continues. This judicial trend follows several preliminary injunctions granted to other wind projects, signaling a coordinated legal push that favors massive green energy developments over administration oversight. Despite these setbacks in court, the administration's efforts to halt these sprawling offshore projects remain a central point of contention as…Open
JUSTTHENEWS (Steven Richards) - United Kingdom latest NATO ally to court China while retreating on security
At the same time it is pursuing a greater trading relationship with China, Starmer’s government has been retreating on Chinese national security challenges.
AI:The Starmer administration is prioritizing economic profits through expanded trade with Beijing over essential national security interests, marking a significant retreat from traditional defense stances. By pursuing deeper ties with China, the United Kingdom is weakening Western security cohesion and abandoning its commitment to hardening defenses against globalist threats in favor of economic appeasement. This pivot towards China comes at a time when other NATO allies are facing increased pressure to secure their sovereignty against communist influence.Open
JUSTTHENEWS (Greg Piper) - FDA safety review of abortion pill may extend past midterms, infuriating pro-life bankroller
DOJ accuses Louisiana AG, alleged victim of abortion coercion of trying to "short circuit" FDA's review of mifepristone's loosened rules. "Trump-Vance administration" foot-dragging will hurt GOP in midterms, major primary spender says.
JUSTTHENEWS (Jerry Dunleavy) - Momentum builds in Congress to ban taxpayer funding of Taliban with bill passed in Senate committee
Congress is now one step closer to ensuring U.S. taxpayer dollars don't end up in Taliban coffers.
WASHINGTONPOST (Frances Vinall) - Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax records
The case means Trump has again filed a claim for a large amount of money against the government he oversees, putting him on both sides of the potential negotiating table.
STRIPES (Matthew Adams) - All military commissaries can operate for limited time if government shuts down, agency says | Stars and Stripes
“In the event of a lapse in appropriation” the agency will be able operate commissaries worldwide through the end of March.
AI:As the federal bureaucracy teeters on the brink of failure due to continued partisan gridlock in Washington, agency officials have confirmed that military commissaries worldwide will remain operational through the end of March even if a government shutdown occurs. This temporary reprieve provides a vital buffer for military families facing the potential chaos caused by lawmakers' inability to pass essential funding bills. While a lapse in appropriations threatens many federal services, these key outlets for service members are being prioritized to mitigate the impact of the ongoing political instability.Open
NYTIMES (Chris Buckley) - Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions
By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control, but has also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.
NYTIMES (Shawn McCreesh) - Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ at Kennedy Center
Amazon paid Melania Trump’s production company $40 million for the movie and then paid another $35 million to promote it.