New Air Force One sparks controversy
President Donald Trump unveiled the new Air Force One on Friday — a converted Qatari Boeing 747 that replaces the aging US-built fleet. The aircraft, purchased second-hand and retrofitted with advanced communications and defensive systems, drew immediate criticism from Boeing leadership and defense hawks in Congress who questioned the decision to outsource the conversion of the presidential aircraft to a foreign operator. Trump defended the move as cost-effective, saying the previous aircraft were outdated and the Qatari jet offered better value. The ceremony at Joint Base Andrews featured the new blue-and-white livery, though details of the security upgrades remain classified.
Supreme Court expands gun rights for drug users
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the federal government cannot ban habitual marijuana users from owning firearms, striking down a long-standing statute as a violation of Second Amendment rights. The decision extends the Court's recent pattern of broadening gun rights, with the majority arguing that the law lacked historical precedent. Dissenting justices warned the ruling would endanger public safety. The case is expected to trigger new legislation from Congress seeking to craft narrower restrictions.
DC primary and immigration battles
Janeese Lewis George won the Democratic mayoral primary in Washington, DC, positioning herself as the likely next mayor of the capital. Meanwhile, federal judges are increasingly intervening to block the Trump administration's immigration detention policies, ordering ICE to release detainees where immigration judges have denied bail. The legal battles signal growing tension between the executive and judicial branches over immigration enforcement.