QtrendsJustice Department subpoenas NYT reporters over Air Force One leak
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas to New York Times reporters, demanding they testify about sources used in reporting on Air Force One. The investigation targets leaks of classified information within the Trump administration, escalating White House tensions with the press. The subpoenas are part of an ongoing crackdown on media leaks, drawing sharp criticism from press freedom advocates. News organizations have condemned the move as a threat to journalistic independence and the First Amendment.
A major housing affordability bill has become law without President Trump's signature, representing the most significant housing legislation in decades. The bill aims to address record-high home prices through measures including new construction incentives, down payment assistance, and zoning reform. The legislation passed with bipartisan support in Congress despite the White House's reluctance. Housing advocates say the bill could meaningfully improve affordability for first-time homebuyers.
President Trump has threatened to 'decimate' Iran if it attempts to assassinate him, as the Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on alleged financiers. The escalation follows weeks of heightened tensions over shipping rights through the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices have fluctuated since the U.S.-led operations disrupted the vital oil transit chokepoint. Iran's leadership has responded with threats of their own, raising fears of a broader conflict that could impact global fuel supplies.