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The US and Israel launch strikes on Iran in a coordinated military operation targeting nuclear facilities, military installations, and regime sites across Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, and Kermanshah. President Trump confirms "major combat operations" as Israel declares a 48-hour state of emergency. Full timeline, targets, and developing coverage.
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Operations in NYC, LA, Chicago, and nationwide with know-your-rights resources.
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Released documents, congressional votes, and DOJ developments tracked.
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Major orders by topic with legal status, court blocks, and implementation updates.
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Unanimous decisions, tariff rulings, and high-impact cases explained.
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Video shows explosion near Dubai's Burj Khalifa as Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes across the Gulf. Burj Khalifa evacuated, Palm Jumeirah hotel on fire, flights suspended. Full timeline and sources.
Coordinated US-Israeli strikes target Iran's nuclear facilities, military sites, and regime buildings across Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom. Full timeline, targets, and global reaction.
Iran response to US strikes analyzed in depth. Military retaliation, nuclear reconstitution at Pickaxe Mountain, drone provocations, Strait of Hormuz threats, and diplomatic fallout.
Live tracker of the next Senate vote on government shutdown funding, what both parties need, and what happens if the vote fails.
The spending bill, Senate deal dynamics, continuing resolutions, and how prediction markets are pricing shutdown odds.
Air traffic control, TSA screening, FAA inspections, and practical advice for flying during a funding lapse.
Investigative coverage of major workplace raids including Kings Mountain, Chavos Tires, and Coca-Cola facilities.
Verified case status updates on the Dayton/Trotwood investigation, Lighthouse Point, and other federal operations.
Direct answers on food-stamp timing, WIC risk, federal back pay, and which programs face disruption first.
How airport security, wait times, and flight operations change when TSA agents work without pay.
Daily signing updates, foster care policy, and how to verify official executive-order text.
Furlough rules, back pay rights under GEFTA 2019, essential vs. non-essential status, and contractor impacts.
Fourth Amendment protections, workplace raid procedures, checkpoint rights, and family safety planning.
Constitutional authority, the Youngstown framework, court blocks, and how executive orders differ from legislation.
The landmark Learning Resources v. Trump ruling, $170B refund litigation, Section 122 fallback tariffs, and pending cases.
What being "named" means, document categories, the Transparency Act, international arrests, and how to access court records.
Complete timeline of 21+ shutdowns with dates, causes, economic costs, and how the Civiletti opinions created the modern shutdown.
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