The Navy is preparing an EIS to homeport up to nine Medium Landing Ships at JBPHH, proposing a new Ford Island berth and RORO facilities; public comments are open through July 24.

Warren Buffett redirected his midyear gift this year, omitting Seattle’s Gates Foundation and sending roughly $6 billion in Berkshire shares to family-run foundations amid a review.

Chicago‑born billionaire Ken Griffin has increased donations to GOP super PACs ahead of the 2026 midterms, including a $5M May check to the Congressional Leadership Fund.

Hawaiʻi Island police say a valid medical cannabis card will no longer automatically block a county firearm permit; federal paperwork still poses obstacles.

A Media Research Center analysis says Apple News and Google News failed to promote more than 100 negative stories about Graham Platner between November 2025 and May 30, 2026. Platforms deny the claim and say feeds are personalized.

Senate Democrats asked the Office of Special Counsel to probe HHS Secretary RFK Jr. over June phone calls that allegedly pressured Libertarian candidates to quit Iowa races.

A published 4th Circuit opinion says CBP officers may manually inspect phones at U.S. ports of entry without a warrant, while forensic extractions remain limited. The ruling will bind courts across the circuit.

Clark University won a $27M Department of Labor award to scale TechImpact, targeting 3,800 IT apprentices and employer incentive payments.

The FAA ordered a 'VIP' ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on July 14, pausing inbound flights for roughly mid‑day and causing diversions and delays.

The Strand DC has closed after its landlord says the restaurant owes nearly $228,000 in back rent, dimming hopes for a new Deanwood hub.

HHS and the VA signed a five‑year agreement to coordinate research, clinician training and data sharing so the VA can prepare to deliver potential FDA‑approved psychedelic therapies to veterans.

Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment accusing two Seminole County marijuana-farm workers of smuggling unregistered pesticides from Hong Kong; EPA and Homeland Security investigators joined the probe.

President Trump told reporters he expects Iran and Hezbollah to be added to a Russia sanctions bill moving through Congress. The remark comes as lawmakers reshape the measure to target buyers of Russian oil.