Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief Gen. Randy George to take early retirement on April 2, 2026, amid U.S. operations tied to Iran. The move accelerates leadership change at the Pentagon.

The U.S. sued Illinois in federal court, arguing state cease‑and‑desist orders against prediction‑market platforms overreach and intrude on federal authority. The case could decide who regulates event contracts nationwide.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo letting service members request permission to carry personal firearms on U.S. bases; commanders must justify denials in writing.

The U.S. has launched FIFA PASS to give World Cup ticket-holders priority visa interviews — it speeds appointments but doesn't guarantee entry. What Atlanta fans need to check before they travel.

President Trump announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi will leave the Justice Department and Deputy AG Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general. Bondi will move to a private‑sector role, the White House says.

The Second Amendment Foundation and allied groups filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to review Peterson v. United States, challenging NFA rules for suppressors.

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan outlined options to pare the Fed’s $6.6T portfolio, arguing lower reserve demand and broader liquidity tools could make a smaller balance sheet feasible.

Rep. Scott Peters unveiled a bill to redirect unspent immigration-enforcement funds so TSA, Coast Guard and FEMA stay funded during the DHS shutdown.

South Korea’s Cheongung‑II air‑defense system delivered a high‑success combat debut in the Iran‑UAE strikes, accelerating demand for Korean air‑defense exports and shifting procurement calculations.

A proposed consent decree filed April 1 in Tyler would bar the State Department from funding or promoting tools that suppress domestic media through 2036, pending judicial sign‑off.

President Trump praised Nissan’s U.S. reshoring as the automaker retools its Canton plant, signs a U.S. battery deal and outlines a global restructuring. The moves mix new investment with planned cuts.

Taipei says it will reinforce the Pratas atoll after an uptick in Chinese maritime and aerial pressure. Officials promise tougher patrols and faster wartime readiness.

The DHS inspector general has opened an inquiry into whether Corey Lewandowski pressured contractors or steered contracts, as lawmakers press for records and answers.