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The US Department of Transportation has moved to weaken federal fuel economy standards, easing requirements on automakers to improve mileage for new vehicles. Supporters frame the rollback as cutting compliance costs that were passed on to car buyers, while critics say it will increase fuel consumption and emissions and slow the transition to more efficient vehicles. The change is expected to face legal challenges from environmental groups and some states.
- 2Justice Department Charges 12 People Over Election CrimesโผJustice Department Announces Charges and Guilty Pleas Involving 12 Individuals for Election Crimes
The US Department of Justice has announced charges and guilty pleas involving 12 individuals for election-related crimes. The announcement was made via the department's official website, though details of the specific offenses, the defendants' identities and the sentences involved have not yet been widely circulated. The case comes amid ongoing national scrutiny of election integrity and enforcement of voting laws.
- 3Justice Department says Russians plotted to kill dissident in USโRussians allegedly planned to kill dissident in US, DOJ says
The US Department of Justice alleges Russian operatives planned to assassinate a dissident on American soil, according to reports from ABC News. The announcement has drawn attention to the reach of Russian intelligence operations inside the United States and follows earlier US warnings about plots against critics of the Kremlin living abroad.
- 4DOJ charges more Pennsylvania residents over noncitizen votingโผDepartment of Justice charges more Pennsylvania residents with noncitizen voting amid crackdown
The Department of Justice has filed charges against additional Pennsylvania residents accused of voting despite not being US citizens, part of a wider enforcement push. The move follows earlier prosecutions in the state and comes amid heightened national scrutiny of voter eligibility rules ahead of upcoming elections.
- 5Defense Department personnel data exposed in breachโผDefense Department personnel data exposed in breach: Letter
A letter reported by FOX40 states that personnel data belonging to US Defense Department staff has been exposed in a data breach. The incident raises concerns about the security of sensitive employee records held by the Pentagon and the potential risks to those affected. Details on the scale of the breach and the number of personnel impacted have not been made clear.
- 6Xi Jinping's armored motorcade flown to US for state visitโChinese state visit to the USA. After the takeoff of Xi Jinping's Boeing 747, the Chinese presidential road convoy was l
Ahead of Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States, the Chinese presidential road convoy was flown across the Pacific aboard an Air China Boeing 747 cargo plane after the leader's own Boeing 747 departed. The cargo reportedly included the Hongqi N701, the heavily armored sedan reserved for China's top leadership, as well as other escort vehicles and equipment.
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has signed a directive aimed at defending the 2026 midterm elections from foreign threats. The announcement, published by the Department of War, is drawing attention in the United States and abroad, with the story trending in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. Observers are weighing what role the Pentagon will play in election security and how the directive will be implemented ahead of the vote.
- 8Pentagon issues new directive to protect US voting systemsโโ How will the Pentagon's new security directive protect voting systems in the 2026 US midterms? ๐๏ธ๐ก๏ธ US Defense Departm
The US Defense Department has issued a new security directive aimed at protecting American voting systems ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The Pentagon is working with state election officials to shield critical election infrastructure from foreign cyber threats. The initiative is being discussed as part of broader national defense reporting on election security.
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The US State Department is being criticised for providing aid to the West Bank without adequate anti-terror safeguards, according to a legislative record noting the gap. The claim raises concerns that US assistance could reach individuals or groups linked to terrorism without proper vetting procedures in place.
- 10USDOT issues final fuel economy standards for 2022-2031 vehiclesโUSDOT releases final corporate average fuel economy standards rule for model years 2022-2031
The US Department of Transportation has released its final corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards rule covering vehicle model years 2022 through 2031. The rule sets fuel efficiency requirements automakers must meet across their fleets in the United States. Details on the specific targets and their impact on car manufacturers and consumers are still being reviewed by industry observers.
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A dispute is unfolding over a map documenting the locations of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras. Flock's cameras are widely deployed by police departments and neighborhoods across the United States, and critics argue the network enables mass tracking of drivers' movements. The disagreement centers on the map itself and what it reveals about the scale of the surveillance network.