Across the country; in MA, anti-ICE activists staged a symbolic Boston Tea Party protest targeting deportations; in OR, Antifa and anti-ICE demonstrators clashed with counter-protesters outside an ICE facility in Portland; in NY, anti-ICE riots in Lower Manhattan led to arrests while pro-Palestinian extremists protested at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Christmas Day; in MN, large anti-ICE marches occurred in Minneapolis and agitators interfered with enforcement operations in St. Paul; in NJ, activists conducted coordinated “ice scraper” protests inside a Home Depot in Ewing; in IL, protesters confronted ICE agents during an operation in Elgin, resulting in tear gas deployment; in CA, similar retail-disruption protests targeted a Home Depot in Monrovia; in CO, Antifa-aligned groups continued coordinated actions against a Christian coffee shop in Denver; in TX, an alt-right “Crusader March” in Plano drew Muslim counter-protesters; in DC, far-left activists confronted National Guard patrols; in OH, an Ohio-based firm was identified as a subcontractor in a foreign government digital influence campaign. On a national level, ISIS-aligned media released holiday-timed propaganda encouraging lone-actor attacks against Christian and Jewish targets without claiming specific plots, anti-ICE and pro-Palestinian protests continued nationwide at high weekly volume, Israel expanded its strategic technology footprint while funding a U.S.-focused influence campaign disclosed under FARA, and U.S.–Iran tensions escalated following renewed discussions after earlier strikes on Iranian nuclear and missile facilities and competing claims over the status of Iran’s nuclear program.
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Across the country; in CA, the Second Amendment Foundation filed a federal reply brief challenging California’s restrictions on firearm purchases by adults aged 18–20, arguing the state failed to meet the Supreme Court’s Bruen historical-tradition test. On a national level, the Department of Justice released multiple rolling batches of Jeffrey Epstein–related files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, issued a formal fact sheet defending redactions as legally required for victim privacy, denied protecting public figures, and faced bipartisan criticism over transparency, while the files also implicated 10 coconspirators that could be charged as other files made claims that indicated Trump, and many other major actors, were taking part in wrongdoings. Also, internal FBI emails disclosed doubts about probable cause prior to seeking the Mar-a-Lago search warrant. Globally, oil markets remained oversupplied with elevated inventories and weak demand growth, limiting price increases despite U.S. actions targeting Venezuelan oil exports, with ample onshore, offshore, and strategic storage continuing to act as the dominant constraint on crude and fuel prices.
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BLUF: Across the country; in CA, the 9th Circuit revived California’s ammunition background-check law, flare guns were classified as firearms with age and possession restrictions, and the FBI arrested members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front for plotting coordinated New Year’s Eve bombings targeting logistics facilities, with a related arrest in LA; in NC, changes to the Public Safety Act altered how sheriffs return firearms surrendered under domestic-violence protective orders; in NY, a state bill was introduced to regulate how public agencies purchase firearms; in RI, a mass shooting at Brown University killed two students and wounded nine others; in WY, the University of Wyoming received federal funding to develop a nonpartisan Second Amendment curriculum for secondary schools. On a national level, the Department of Justice opened a dedicated Second Amendment Section within its Civil Rights Division, the Department of War launched the GenAI platform for military and civilian personnel, Customs and Border Protection proposed social-media checks at airports for Visa Waiver Program travelers, advocacy groups reported increased LGBT content in children’s programming on major streaming platforms. Globally, in Syria, two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an ISIS-linked ambush, while in Australia, ISIS linked terrorists conducted a mass shooting at a Bondi Hanukkah event with the recent Brown University and Bondi attacks prompted renewed political pressure for gun-control measures and firearm policy changes.
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Across the country; in DE, police arrested a Pakistani-born man who possessed weapons and a diagram of a university police station and referenced martyrdom; in MN, prosecutors reported that public-assistance fraud proceeds moved through hawala channels and reached Al-Shabaab; in CA, a suspect threw Molotov cocktails at a federal building housing ICE and the U.S. Attorney’s Office; in OK, a university student received a zero grade after citing Biblical beliefs and filed a discrimination complaint; in AZ, coordinated ICE warrants at a restaurant chain led to protests, pepper spray, injuries, and arrests; in NY, pro-Palestinian and anti-ICE protesters disrupted businesses and clashed with police while the mayor-elect posted instructions on resisting ICE; in CO and MA, ransomware disabled the CodeRED emergency-alert system and forced data-theft warnings; in FL, the governor designated CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations under state law; in DC, pro-Venezuelan protesters rallied outside the White House against possible military action; and in VA, the FBI arrested Brian Cole Jr. and linked him to the RNC and DNC pipe bombs after searches near Washington. On a national level, pro-Venezuelan, anti-ICE, and pro-Palestinian demonstrations occurred in dozens of cities; the federal government announced the Genesis Mission to unify national-lab and AI infrastructure and proposed the “One Rule” to federalize AI regulation; FDA material referenced pediatric deaths following COVID-19 vaccination under PREP Act liability protections; the FBI sought drones with real-time facial-recognition capabilities; a major cheese recall was issued over possible metal contamination; national reporting said mass-killing totals in 2025 reached the lowest level since 2006; and the administration announced a $12-billion aid package for farmers affected by trade policies.
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Across the country; in DC, an Afghan national and CIA linked immigrant shot two National Guard members near the White House, prompting lockdowns and a 500-troop Guard surge. In TX, DHS arrested an Afghan for planning a Fort Worth bombing, and five defendants in Fort Worth pleaded guilty to antifa-linked terrorism support after a July attack injuring an officer. In CA, a Stockton birthday-party shooting killed 4 and wounded more than 10 in a gang-tied attack. In MO, digital-ID age checks for adult-content sites took effect. In IA, a case involving an ex-police charged with obtaining post-1986 machine guns may have national 2nd amendment implications. On a Nation level, WhatsApp faced claims of hidden GPS data, YouTube was accused of mass AI-driven bans, and the White House launched a media-bias tracker. DOJ was revealed to have secretly subpoenaed a senior House Republican’s phone data, the Department of Government Efficiency was dissolved early, and the Senate demanded records from extremism-research centers. Army veteran Matt Murphy labeled the DC attack a false flag tied to surveillance expansion. Outside the U.S., in Syria, U.S. and partner forces destroyed over fifteen ISIS weapons sites. In the United Kingdom, more than 9,000 arrests for online “speech crimes” highlighted global censorship trends.
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Across the country; in MI, alt-right and Muslims clashed in Dearborn. In IL, two Chicago Loop mass shootings left one teen dead and several injured, and a woman was set on fire aboard a CTA train by a career criminal. In DC, new State Department human-rights guidance targeted gender-transition extremism for minors and expanded DEI programs, and the President nominated Robert Cekada to lead ATF while ordering a review of foreign Muslim Brotherhood chapters for possible terrorism designation. In TX, ICE arrested more than 3,500 criminal noncitizens in Houston operations and the governor restricted land ownership terror linked Muslims. In MN, Derek Chauvin’s attorneys filed new misconduct claims and investigators reviewed autism-therapy billing tied to alleged al-Shabaab links. In VA, two brothers were charged with planning violence against ICE agents. In UT, questions persisted after the sheriff’s office reported no jail video showing Tyler Robinson entering custody. In GA, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation. Overseas, in Nigeria, gunmen abducted 300+ students and teachers from a Catholic school. On a national level, X’s new account-location tool led to disputes over accuracy and foreign-based political accounts while exposing propaganda accounts. Federal agencies prepared new operations related to Venezuela as multiple airlines halted flights. The President signed a law requiring the release of Epstein-related files while courts issued major rulings on deportations, taxpayer-data sharing, and D.C. Guard authority. Tech stocks erased more than $1 trillion in market value amid valuation concerns. The IRS expanded Salesforce AI across multiple divisions. HHS directed the CDC to revise its vaccine-autism wording. The Senate sought records from extremism-research centers, and Chicago declined to apply for DOJ violence-intervention grants under revised federal terms.See more at www.graymanbriefin.com
Across the country; in AZ, the Attorney General blocked federal attempts to reclaim SNAP funds while Gov. Hobbs authorized emergency aid, continued facing scrutiny over Sunshine Residential Homes contracts, and advanced legislation on supervised drug injection sites. In DC, House Oversight released Epstein emails involving Trump, Democrats selectively censoring information that partially clears Trump of wrongdoing, while investigators also revealed 2018 emails showing Epstein in collusion with Russia. In DC, House leadership scheduled a vote to force release of all unclassified Epstein documents after a bipartisan discharge petition reached 218 signatures, Epstein File Release imminent after major vote. In PA, the FBI reported that Crooks acted alone in the Butler assassination attempt after reviewing digital devices, financial accounts, video footage, and thousands of tips. In FL, police arrested a Palm Beach Gardens man accused of threatening mass violence against Christ Fellowship Church after posting videos mimicking rifle fire and referencing genocide. In TX, a Navy veteran in Granbury was arrested and charged with felony online impersonation for posting a Facebook meme that appeared to come from a local activist. In NC, protests erupted in Charlotte following ICE and CBP’s “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” with 81 arrests, large demonstrations, and a Trans-extremist vehicle-ramming attack on federal agents. On a national level, Chinese state-sponsored hackers hijacked Anthropic’s Claude Code tool to conduct the first largely autonomous AI-driven cyber-espionage operation targeting tech firms, financial institutions, chemical manufacturers, and government networks.
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Across the country; In NY, ISIS propaganda threatened a “Manhattan Project” attack tied to 109 individuals; NY also saw a Muslim and socialist elected mayor and unverified rumors of an NYPD walkout while the FDNY Commissioner resigned; in VA, a Muslim won statewide office; in OR, Trantifa and anti-ICE protesters held coordinated demonstrations near the Portland ICE facility; in IL, Broadview saw a Handmaid-style protest and in Chicago the Latin Kings issued a “shoot-on-sight” order and gunfire was directed at Border Patrol agents; in CA, agitators clashed with attendees and police at a TPUSA event in Berkeley. On a National level, federal officials warned of imminent air-travel disruption due to FAA staffing shortages; the Senate advanced a bipartisan deal to end a 40+ day government shutdown; weekly civil-unrest patterns continued with coordinated anti-ICE, anti-Trump, and pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Finally, new intel reveals DC Police may have been involved in Jan 5 pipebomb attack on DNC/RNC.
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BLUF: Across the country; in MN, St. Paul advanced a local firearm-ban ordinance contingent on repeal of state preemption. In DC, the DOJ moved to void convictions tied to the capital’s magazine-capacity ban and later issued subpoenas for lawmakers’ phone toll records, with Verizon complying and AT&T resisting. In HI, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case on firearm carry on private property open to the public, while in MO, justices declined to revive a state law blocking enforcement of federal gun rules. In FL, a judge struck down the 18–20 concealed-carry age restriction, and in OR, the state’s high court scheduled arguments on Measure 114’s permit and magazine rules. In TX, lawmakers introduced measures supporting federal designation of the Muslim Brotherhood and condemning CAIR. In MI, the FBI arrested five individuals tied to ISIS-inspired planning and seized weapons and electronics. On a national level, the U.S. President ordered immediate resumption of nuclear-weapons testing, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to the federal firearms ban for drug users, multiple blue states enacted liability laws targeting gun makers, and the federal government tapped contingency funds to cover roughly half of November SNAP payments.
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Across the country; in CO, a large swastika made of white bed sheets was discovered on Lookout Mountain overlooking Interstate 70, prompting a hate-crime investigation. In MA, a pro-Palestine protest in Boston Common turned violent, leaving four police officers injured and 13 individuals arrested. In NY, demonstrators protested ICE raids outside 26 Federal Plaza following detentions in Chinatown, resulting in minor clashes. In IL, protesters gathered near Gary/Chicago International Airport to oppose deportation flights, while in CA, Coast Guard Island security opened fire on a U-Haul truck that reversed toward the base gate amid nearby anti-ICE protests. Nationwide, “No Kings” demonstrations organized by progressive groups saw coordinated turnouts across roughly 2,700 locations. In MI, OR, and WA, Antifa networks circulated flyers calling for “mischief night” attacks on October 30th targeting ICE, Homeland Security, and local police. On a national level, a federal initiative led by Congressman Robert Garcia and Mayor Karen Bass aims to launch a “master ICE tracker” website mapping ICE operations; and the FAA reported over 5,300 daily flight delays as 13,000 air traffic controllers continued working without pay during the government shutdown.
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BLUF: Across the country; in FL, the Secret Service and FBI investigated a sniper post overlooking Air Force One’s position at Palm Beach International Airport due to security concerns. In DC, the Pentagon press corps dissolved after new media restrictions prompted nearly all major outlets to withdraw. On a national level, analysts projected multiple global flashpoints: ongoing war in Ukraine, rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, and Chinese pressure on Taiwan, all threatening U.S. interests. Domestically, cartel violence in Mexico, gang wars in Haiti, and immigration-related protests could trigger instability and border risks. The Department of Homeland Security maintained a medium-level terrorism threat focused on soft targets and online radicalization, while cybersecurity analysts warned of increasing attacks on power grids, water systems, and financial infrastructure. An AWS outage disrupted Signal, Ring, Venmo, and other cloud-reliant apps, exposing the vulnerability of centralized networks. Meanwhile, Chicago’s mayor and far-left groups called for a nationwide general strike, coinciding with “No Kings” protests in all 50 states, heightening the risk of unrest and labor disruption. Finally, the Trump administration authorized CIA covert operations in the Southern Caribbean and Venezuela.
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BLUF: Across the country; In CA, Governor Newsom signed AB 1127 banning machinegun-convertible pistols. In LA, TX, and MS, a federal judge ordered the Second Amendment Foundation and Firearms Policy Coalition to turn over member lists to apply handgun rights for 18-to-20-year-olds. In DC, a far-left extremist carrying over 200 explosives and a manifesto targeting SCOTUS and religious institutions was arrested outside a church attended by Supreme Court justices. In NY, anti-ICE protesters staged a sit-in inside a federal facility leading to mass arrests, and a pro-Palestinian activist assaulted a federal official inside the United Nations building. In NJ, anti-police protesters rallied after a justified shooting of a knife-wielding woman. In IL, anti-ICE rioters blocked federal vehicles and were dispersed with tear gas. In UT, police detonated a suspicious device before a Turning Point USA event. In AZ, far-left activists were urged by their leaders to avoid attending Charlie Kirk memorial services. In NH, a pro-Palestinian gunman opened fire at a country club killing one and injuring others. In TN, a far-right debate group was attacked by far-left and pro-Palestinian students at TSU. In OR, Antifa-affiliated protesters surrounded a federal ICE office and clashed with agents. In MN, far-left student activists held a rally against Charlie Kirk on George Floyd’s birthday coinciding with the federal designation of Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day. On a National level, the FAA warned of major flight delays due to air-traffic controller shortages intensified by the shutdown. Federal prosecutors obtained court approval for a remote access hack targeting Telegram servers in a criminal case. FBI personnel were terminated over past political activism photos. Analysts warn of growing ideological extremism, cyber intrusion authorizations, and infrastructure stressors as intersecting sources of domestic instability. Globally, In Israel, Hamas released twenty Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. In Australia, the government ordered global removal of violent videos showing killings of Iryna Zarutska and Charlie Kirk.See more at www.graymanbriefing.com
Across the country; In CA, the DOJ sued the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department over concealed carry permit delays, and a fire at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery threatened regional fuel supplies. In HI, the Supreme Court took up a challenge to the state’s firearm-carry restrictions. In IL, ICE agents were ambushed and police refused to assist; In OR, Portland police were accused of pro-Antifa bias in handling riots, while the President ordered the deployment of National Guard troops to both Chicago and Portland with legal blocks sought. On a National level; Federal authorities cut ties with the ADL and SPLC after accusations of political bias, while the FBI was revealed to have tracked communications of multiple Republican lawmakers during the January 6th probe. Internationally, the UK advanced digital ID mandates, and Vietnam enforced biometric banking requirements. President Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas under his Gaza peace plan.
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Across the country; in NC, lawmakers passed House Bill 307 (“Iryna’s Law”) restricting cashless bail, mandating electronic monitoring, and seeking to reinstate the death penalty. In TX, a sniper opened fire at a Dallas ICE field office as IL and OR see riots at ICE facilities. In LA, a statewide 911 outage left emergency services disrupted. In OR, President Trump announced the deployment of U.S. troops and federal agents to Portland. In VA, Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered all U.S. generals and admirals to gather at Quantico. In NY, the Secret Service dismantled a clandestine telecom network near the U.N. Assembly. On a national level, ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live after remarks about the Charlie Kirk assassination, with Sinclair and Nexstar initially refusing to air his show after apparent political pressure by Trump Admin. Google said it will reinstate YouTube accounts banned under COVID and election rules after admitting to prior Biden administration pressure. YouTube agreed to a $24.5M settlement with Trump, following earlier settlements with Meta and X. Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted for false statements and obstruction tied to the Russia Hoax. The FBI acknowledged 274 agents at the January 6th riot, with new reports citing confusion, lack of training, and political bias claims. The House Oversight Committee released 8,000 documents from the Epstein estate, naming prominent individuals. President Trump announced a 100% tariff on branded pharmaceuticals starting October 1st. Attorney General Bondi ordered the deployment of DOJ and federal agents to defend federal buildings nationwide.
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BLUF: Across the country - In CA, a lawsuit challenged concealed carry permit fees that can reach $2,000. In NJ, the DOJ supported an NRA-backed case against the state’s ban on commonly owned firearms and standard-capacity magazines. In IL, Cook County looks to push for commonly owned weapon ban challenge at the Supreme Court. In LA, the FPC and SAF filed a brief in Reese v. ATF seeking nationwide relief after the federal handgun sales ban for 18–20-year-olds was struck down. In MN, Governor Tim Walz launched his third-term campaign centered on bans for what he calls assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, background checks, and red-flag laws. In OH, a judge ruled state law preempted Columbus from enforcing firearm storage and magazine restrictions. In NC, a veto override vote on permitless carry stalled and was sent back to committee. In TX, Governor Abbott signed a law requiring bathroom use by biological sex in schools, government buildings, prisons, and shelters, with fines up to $125,000 for violations. Nationally - The Attorney General said hate speech targeting would be directed at threats of violence and the Deputy Attorney suggested investigations into protest groups. President Trump announced and then formally designated Antifa as a terrorist organization, ordering federal agencies to disrupt and dismantle their operations and investigate funding streams. The Southern Poverty Law Center released a case study labeling Turning Point USA a hard-right organization while adding them to their “hate map”. The National Counterterrorism Center warned that al Qaeda and AQAP remain threats, urging officials to limit exposure and highlighting risks to crowded venues. The FBI said its investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination is ongoing and is now looking at conspiracy theories such as shooting location, other involved, hand gestures, and more. NRA, ASA, and allies challenged federal suppressor registration requirements as unconstitutional under Bruen. The Trump administration linked acetaminophen use in pregnancy and certain vaccine schedules to autism and recommended MMR jabs be separated out.
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Across the country an illegal immigrant supporter attempted to ram law enforcement during a traffic stop involving Border Patrol in ME. In WA, LGBT and pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a Christian rally, while in OR, Antifa targeted an ICE facility. In DC, pro-Palestinian soldiers disrupted a Senate hearing, protests escalated against National Guard deployment, the White House Peace Vigil was dismantled and restored, Codepink disrupted a cabinet dinner, and students staged anti-Trump demonstrations. In PR, activists protested outside a U.S. Air Base. In GA, a judge dismissed RICO charges against Cop City far-left extremists. In IL, protesters blocked access to an ICE facility. In UT, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated by the boyfriend of a transgender, we’ll provide the latest updates in that investigation. Also, in UT, LGBT and socialist activists rallied at the Capitol, and a trans militia group deactivated; later, an explosive device was discovered under a Fox News affiliate media vehicle in Salt Lake City. In NC, UNC’s campus was vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti. In ID, a fight broke out at a Kirk vigil leading to arrests. In AZ, a man was arrested for vandalizing a Kirk memorial and a public memorial was scheduled for 70,000 attendees. In TN, the National Guard is set to deploy to Memphis to combat crime. In NY, police issued threat alerts during Trump’s 9/11 appearance at Yankee Stadium. Data also showed that CA, PA, FL, NY, TX, TN, and OH experienced increased attacks against Christian churches in 2024, part of a broader pattern recorded across 43 states. On a national level, conservative movement momentum surged after Kirk’s assassination, with millions of new social media followers and tens of thousands of new TPUSA chapter requests nationwide. Several NFL teams declined to honor Kirk, and teachers and doctors glorified is killing. The FTC warned Big Tech not to adopt EU content moderation standards in the U.S. Starlink experienced a nationwide outage. A Senate amendment requiring the DOJ to release Epstein documents failed after Republicans voted it down. The State Department warned foreign visa holders who praised Kirk’s killing that they could face revocation. An AP investigation revealed that U.S. tech companies supplied hardware and services to China’s surveillance systems used to target minorities. Outside the U.S., Nepal’s social media ban sparked violent protests, resulting in dozens killed, hundreds injured, and the prime minister’s resignation followed by an overthrow of the Government.
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BLUF: Across the country - In MI, Dearborn Heights police announced a first of its kind Arabic uniform patch to be worn by U.S. police officers, the city later deleted the post; The White House revealed plans to transfer U.S. Space Force headquarters to AL from CO; a breach at Nexar exposed over 130TB of dashcam video and revealed broad data-sharing to include videos of citizens driving to and from work/school, federal officers going into CIA offices, and other compromising video nationwide. On a National level - the Justice Department explored restricting firearm ownership for people diagnosed with gender dysphoria following increased threats by the trans community specifically attacks in MN, IA, TN, TX, GA, PA, and MD; separately, the administration prepared an order to redesignate the Department of Defense as the Department of War; the FTC alleged partisan spam filtering by Gmail; outside the U.S. – UK police arrested a popular comedian over posts negative of trans persons on X, prompting debate on speech laws. See more at www.graymanbriefing.com
BLUF: Across the country - DC saw a surge in paid-protester requests during the federal takeover; pharmacies pulled the CHARLIE-19 needle-borne treatment in MA, NV, and NM, while DC added prescription requirements; a trans terrorist attacked a Christian school in MN that killed two children and injured 17; NY saw Antifa-linked disruption attempts; in MI, 40,000 Muslims conducted a march in Dearborn; IL recorded continued protests including an anti-ICE riot with officer assaults; TX removed Nazi flags at a high school, made four arrests tied to a House chamber protest, and cleared a bomb-threat hoax at the Dallas ICE office; NJ removed a Girl Scout troop leader after she declined Pride activities; CA sees a court ruling on background checks for ammunition purchases while the 10th Circuit paused NM’s seven-day gun-purchase wait; finally, AZ and GA hosted recurring pro-Palestinian actions. Nationally - the FDA narrowed jab eligibility to seniors and high-risk groups and pharmacies scaled back access; House Oversight released 33,295 pages of Epstein-related records including additional flight logs and the missing minute of the jail video; NATO Chief warns China will invade Taiwan when Russia strikes Europe as France orders all hospitals to prepare for wartime casualties by March 2026; and an AI “threat-detection” tool pitched to police spurred debate over capability and civil-liberties concerns.See more at www.graymanbriefing.com
Across the country- MS, LA, TN, WV, SC, and OH deployed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. to support federal policing operations; IL was identified as a possible next site for Guard and federal law enforcement deployments; AL, AR, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, NE, NV, NM, OH, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WY prepared Guard mobilizations to assist DHS; and in IN, the Seventh Circuit upheld an injunction blocking the state’s 25-foot police buffer law. Also, AZ suffered a major dust wall caused by monsoons leading to widespread power outages. Nationally- Russian and Iranian cyber actors escalated attacks on U.S. infrastructure, including a ransomware hit on Colt Technology and a data breach at Allianz Life exposing 2.8M customers; Apple and Google released emergency updates to fix critical security flaws; the “Godfather of AI” warned AI could surpass human intelligence, causing unemployment and existential risks; and the DOJ sought to limit 2nd Amendment relief in a TX-related case, narrowing injunction scope in Elite Precision Customs v. ATF and setting a national precedent that could limit 2nd Amendment protections to only those listed in lawsuits against the DOJ.
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Across the country, Mississippi’s age verification law for minors accessing online platforms was allowed to take effect after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to block it; West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio deployed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. to support federal policing operations; in Oklahoma, officials introduced a required “America First” exam for incoming teachers from New York and California; and in Utah, a full power outage at a level 1 trauma center caused evacuations after backup generators failed. Nationally, a cyberattack linked to Russian actors disrupted federal court systems, exposing sealed legal documents; the FBI reported over 1.29 million school-related criminal incidents between 2020 and 2024, with peak months in September, October, and February; the Anti-Defamation League added “America First” to its extremism glossary, labeling it a phrase used by racist and xenophobic extremists; Russia restricted WhatsApp and Telegram calls under its digital sovereignty policy; and Canada enacted sweeping outdoor activity bans blocking citizens from hiking, camping, fishing, boating.
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