Tornadoes and severe storms swept through the Midwest, killing at least one person in Iowa and causing heavy damage in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The storms knocked out power to hundreds of thousands and disrupted flights across several major cities.
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The House is set to vote on a short-term extension of Section 702, but Democratic opposition over Bill Pulte’s appointment as acting intelligence chief could doom the measure. Lawmakers remain divided over civil liberties, national security and what happens if the authority expires Friday.
Severe storms are threatening millions across the central U.S. this week with flash flooding, destructive hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes. Flood watches remain in effect in several states as forecasters also warn of dangerous heat from Minnesota to Texas.
An Arkansas judge dismissed a second-degree murder charge against sheriff candidate Aaron Spencer, who fatally shot a man accused of sexually abusing his daughter. The judge ruled that mishandled dashboard camera evidence impaired Spencer’s right to a fair trial.
The Senate rejected a Democratic bid to block the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund as Republicans push a $70 billion ICE and Border Patrol funding bill. The vote exposed GOP divisions over the fund, which Trump has praised despite administration testimony that it is not moving forward.
President Trump is expected to announce $700 million in federal support for coal plants, new projects and a coal export terminal. The plan drew praise from the coal industry and sharp criticism from environmental groups.
A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, Thursday night, damaging homes and forcing the closure of Vance Air Force Base. Officials reported no fatalities and minor injuries as emergency crews continue recovery efforts.
Kendra Duggar was arrested on misdemeanor charges of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and false imprisonment shortly after her husband Joseph Duggar was taken into custody for allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 family vacation. Joseph Duggar faces charges in both Arkansas and Florida, where authorities are pursuing his extradition, while both he and Kendra face ongoing investigations with limited public details due to legal protections for minors. The Duggar family, previously in the spotlight for their reality show and past scandals involving abuse, has expressed condemnation of abuse and support for the legal process amid renewed scrutiny.