Today's Top Stories
Florida’s east coast braces for heavy rain and coastal flooding this weekend, with up to six inches expected in some areas under Flood Watches, while meteorologists track a tropical wave near Africa that faces unfavorable conditions for development. The Department of Justice plans to appeal the eight-year sentence for the attempted assassination of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, arguing it fails to reflect the severity of threats against public officials amid polarized political tensions. In Gaza, an Israeli missile strike in Qatar has unexpectedly spurred renewed U.S.-led peace efforts focused on hostages and troop withdrawals, though skepticism from Arab leaders over perceived imbalances could stall progress. A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s deployment of troops in Portland, citing constitutional concerns about federal overreach as debates over state sovereignty intensify. Meanwhile, economic messaging shifts within Trump’s administration aim to divert focus from lagging job growth and inflation toward long-term tax policy benefits ahead of election season, as public confidence wanes under turbulent fiscal conditions.