Tarek William Saab resigned as Venezuela’s attorney general as lawmakers begin a fast selection process amid a broader post‑Maduro institutional reshuffle. The move raises stakes over amnesty and future prosecutions.

Allie Hayes' story reached Capitol Hill when Reps. Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens introduced a federal bill modeled on Michigan's 'Justice for Allie' law to criminalize online coercion of vulnerable adults.

The Choctaw Tribal Council passed CB‑27‑26 and Chief Gary Batton signed it, updating Section 151 to state non‑Indians may be prosecuted within Choctaw territory where federal law permits.

FBI Director Kash Patel says his and Susie Wiles’ phone‑call records were subpoenaed and stored in “Prohibited” files, raising fresh oversight and transparency questions.

The D.C. Court of Appeals has authorized trained nonlawyers to offer limited help in civil cases under attorney supervision, aiming to help residents who often represent themselves. Programs are set to begin April 6, 2026.

A DHS official told state election leaders that ICE agents will not be posted at polling places this year, a reassurance given as officials worried about public comments from Trump allies.

The IMF warned Feb. 25 that U.S. deficits could run 7–8% of GDP and consolidated debt may reach about 140% by 2031, urging early fiscal consolidation even as 2026 growth holds.

Federal figures obtained by CBS News show ICE arrested 261 DACA beneficiaries in the first 10 months of the administration, prompting calls for oversight from lawmakers and advocates.

A Boston judge ruled DHS's third‑country deportation policy unlawful but delayed enforcement for 15 days while appeals proceed. The decision raises fresh legal and political questions.

A Feb. 18 State Department cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio told U.S. diplomats to oppose data localization measures, saying they threaten AI and cross‑border data flows.

Casey Means, President Trump's surgeon general nominee, faced a delayed Senate confirmation hearing on Feb. 25 as senators pressed her on credentials, business ties and controversial health claims.

Treasury blacklisted more than 30 people, companies and ships it says enabled Iran’s illicit oil sales and weapons procurement. The action targets tankers in a 'shadow fleet' and suppliers to missile and UAV programs.

Sen. Ted Budd and Rep. Mary Miller introduced the Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act to bar government entities from arming people in the U.S. unlawfully. Sponsors say it closes an enforcement gap exposed by recent ICE arrests.