Wayne Dupree

President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday limiting who can interpret laws executed by the executive branch, granting that authority solely to the president or the attorney general. The move aims to centralize control and reduce the influence of federal regulators and independent agencies.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday was asked to allow Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel, to remain in his position while his lawsuit challenging President Trump’s attempt to remove him moves through the courts. Dellinger, appointed by President Biden in March 2024 to a five-year term, contends in his lawsuit that federal law protects him from dismissal without cause.

The United States and Russia have initiated high-level talks to negotiate an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine, with discussions taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Justice Department clarified in a recent court filing that Elon Musk, a senior adviser to President Trump, does not hold independent power to fire federal employees or make personnel decisions at government agencies.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that Israel “will finish the job” on Iran, fueling speculation of potential Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.