The 7 Pam Bondi; tracking Artemis II; unusual weather phenomenon; and more
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Apr 3, 2026 A political shakeup at the top of the Justice Department makes headlines. Military leadership tensions and retirement requests stir debate. A courtroom blocks a White House ballroom approval. Immigration arrests raise questions about detention practices. Artemis II departs Earth, with trajectory and radiation risks in focus. Scientists track rare twin cyclones and El Nino dangers. New findings reveal octopus reproductive oddities.
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Bondi Turned DOJ Into Tool For Grievances
- Pam Bondi reshaped the Justice Department into a vehicle for President Trump's grievances.
- Her 14-month tenure ended after struggles to prosecute his enemies and controversies over Jeffrey Epstein files.
Army Leadership Ousted During Middle East Deployments
- Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief Randy George and two other generals to step down amid unexplained clashes.
- The abrupt removals occurred as thousands of soldiers deployed to the Middle East during the war with Iran.
Ballroom Approval Faces Legal And Political Hurdles
- The National Capital Planning Commission approved Trump's proposed 90,000 sq ft White House ballroom by 8–1 after he stacked the panel.
- A federal judge had halted construction, saying congressional approval is required and public support is weak.