USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment  NPR Ford carrier sailors likely won’t be home until May… [more]

Tracking current TSA wait times at select major airports  CNN U.S. says it may be forced to shut down some airports over funding standoff  CNBC Lawmakers unflinching… [more]

TSA Official Warns Small U.S. Airports Could Close if Shutdown Continues  The New York Times Live updates: Weather and TSA staffing issues are impacting air travel… [more]

Pam Bondi subpoenaed over Epstein files release by House committee  The Guardian House Oversight chair subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi for deposition in Epstein probe  CNN US… [more]

Chief justice John Roberts calls for end to ‘dangerous’ hostility toward judges  The Guardian Roberts defends Supreme Court against Trump attacks  Politico Chief Justice Says Personal Attacks… [more]

Trump presses allies for Hormuz pledges, but not specifics  Politico Why Won’t Europe Help Trump in Iran? Let’s Count the Reasons.  The New York Times ‘Never heard… [more]

Roberts Slams ‘Dangerous’ Enmity Toward Supreme Court Justices  Bloomberg.com Roberts defends Supreme Court against Trump attacks  Politico Chief Justice John Roberts warns personal attacks on judges have… [more]

Republicans and Dems are aligned: Don’t mess with NIH funding  Politico WATCH: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya testifies at NIH oversight hearing before House panel  PBS NIH will spend… [more]

White House releases DHS funding offer  Politico White House offers concession on body cameras in bid to end DHS shutdown  USA Today Read the White House Letter… [more]

I went to the Pentagon to watch Pete Hegseth scold war reporters  The Verge Pete Hegseth is working hard to make sure the public hears only… [more]