The government shut down at midnight Wednesday after lawmakers couldn’t agree on a continuing funding resolution. As many as 750,000 federal employees may be furloughed, and even those deemed too essential to send home will not be paid until the budget standoff is resolved. In the hours after the shutdown began, many members of Congress […]
The Senate rejected a plan to forever put an end to government shutdowns and automatically fund the government whenever Congress fails to pass a budget. The vote on the Eliminate Government Shutdowns Act was introduced by a Republican but voted down on a bipartisan basis, 37-61. Government shutdowns can cost billions of dollars; they can […]
After a gunman killed four people and injured eight more at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, on Sunday, a member of the church has raised money for the shooter’s family. So far, the fundraiser has brought in more than $200,000 in donations. According to the fundraiser, the […]
A U.S. citizen detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has filed a class action suit against the Trump administration, accusing them of violating his fourth amendment rights. Leonardo Garcia Venegas, 25, was detained by ICE while at a construction job site in Alabama in May. Lawsuit filed Venegas had a REAL ID on him, […]
The Los Angeles Angels are thinking about promoting a familiar face to run the show in Anaheim, according to The Athletic. Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols is said to be the top choice of Angels team owner Arte Moreno and will interview for the job. Pujols spent 10 of his 22 major league seasons […]
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Tuesday against real estate companies Zillow and Redfin, claiming the two companies made a deal that the FTC believes violates antitrust laws. According to the agency, the agreement aimed to eliminate competition in the market for online rental advertising on internet listing services. The FTC alleges Zillow paid […]
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be present at the Super Bowl in February, according to Department of Homeland Security adviser Corey Lewandowski. That decision comes after the NFL announced Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny will be the halftime performer at the big game. ICE at the Super Bowl Lewandowski made the announcement while on […]
As Ukraine continues to modernize its defense capabilities, one area drawing increased attention is unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). Among the companies leading this effort is VATAG, a Ukrainian firm developing heavy-duty robotic platforms designed to reduce human exposure on the battlefield, and this week’s weapon of the week. Anatoly Nikitin, project manager at VATAG, spoke […]
Ukraine welcomed defense innovators, investors and military leaders from more than 50 countries to Lviv for the second annual Defense Tech Valley Summit and Exposition, organized under the government’s Brave1 initiative. Brave1, a state-backed program designed to accelerate the development of advanced military technologies, served as the centerpiece of the summit. The initiative connects startups, […]
This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson takes us to Lviv, Ukraine, for the second annual Defense Valley Tech 2025 event, the world’s largest investment summit for defense technologies. Organized by Brave1 in collaboration with Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, this groundbreaking summit highlights cutting-edge innovations in AI, drones and electronic warfare, while […]
