Congress left “pornographic activity” undefined in tips tax law, forcing IRS agents to review OnlyFans content before denying deductions capped at $25,000.
Three Chuck Schumer district offices receive bomb threats with “MAGA” subject line and false 2020 election claims as political violence against lawmakers continues.
White House names Vice Admiral Frank Bradley as officer who ordered follow-up attack killing boat survivors, defending action as lawful despite whistleblower reports that Hegseth gave “kill everybody” order.
Trump ally Rep. Troy Nehls announces retirement, becoming sixth Texas Republican to exit Congress, nine days before filing deadline as gerrymandered map remains blocked by courts.
House Armed Services leaders join Senate in demanding “full accounting” of boat attacks after Hegseth “kill everybody” order, as Pentagon refuses to provide legal justification in briefings.
Indiana Republican state senator announces “no” vote on Trump-backed redistricting, citing Trump’s use of disability slur, days after colleagues were swatted for opposing mid-cycle map changes.
Trump declares all Biden executive orders signed by autopen “cancelled” and threatens perjury charges despite autopen being standard practice used by Obama and Trump himself.
Supreme Court defers ruling on Trump’s firing of Copyright Office head, bundling case with pending FTC and Federal Reserve challenges.
Federal judges allow North Carolina to use redrawn map targeting state’s only swing district ahead of 2026 midterms.
Hegseth sets Dec. 10 deadline for review of Sen. Kelly’s comments urging troops to refuse illegal orders, threatening to recall retired Navy captain for prosecution.
