Family “is heartbroken” to learn soldier’s wife won’t be released by ICE after all

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information after previously reporting she was expected to be released. The wife of an Army soldier who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after an immigration appointment last week is not going to be released from federal custody after all, her family and attorney said

Judge Rules Virginia Redistricting Referendum Unconstitutional

A person votes in the Virginia redistricting referendum at Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy in Alexandria, Va., April 21, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo A Virginia judge ruled on Wednesday that the state’s redistricting referendum approved by voters a day earlier was invalid, nullifying the election results. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones said he would immediately file

John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump admin. departure

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday. The Navy’s new acting civilian leader will be Undersecretary of the Navy Hung Cao, according to Parnell. Phelan is the latest high-profile official to depart the federal government in recent months. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief

Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page

Washington — The Trump administration has reached a settlement agreement with ex-Trump campaign aide Carter Page over his claims arising out of surveillance warrants obtained by the FBI during its investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. The settlement is for $1.25 million, according to a source familiar with the settlement discussions. Solicitor

Fall From Grapes: Winery Owned by Ilhan Omar’s Husband Folds One Year After Omar Said It Was Worth Up to $5 Million

eStCru LLC filed for termination roughly one week after Omar submitted an amended financial disclosure that listed the winery as having no value Ilhan Omar (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images) The California-based winery owned by Rep. Ilhan Omar’s husband has folded, according to business records reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon. The move came nearly one year

DOJ Settles Surveillance Abuse Lawsuit With Former Trump Campaign Adviser Carter Page

Carter Page, petroleum industry consultant and former foreign policy adviser to Donald Trump, in New York City on Aug. 21, 2020. Brendon Fallon/The Epoch Times The Department of Justice told the U.S. Supreme Court on April 22 that it has settled a lawsuit filed by former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page over alleged surveillance abuses.