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The Artemis II mission, which will carry four astronauts around the moon, faces potential delay from March to April due to complications with helium flow in the rocket system. NASA is considering a rollback to the Vehicle Assembly Building as it investigates the issue, which could affect multiple planned launch windows.
The US Supreme Court has invalidated President Donald Trump's key tariff policy, removing a central part of his economic strategy. Trump plans to implement replacement tariffs shortly. The ruling's impact includes potential shifts in international trade and policy dynamics.
Figure Technology Solutions experienced a data breach exposing personal details of nearly 967,000 customers, including names, addresses, and contact information, through a social engineering attack by the hacking group ShinyHunters. The breach involved unauthorized access via manipulated employee credentials, but no financial or sensitive account data was compromised. The company is responding with investigation, customer notification, and enhanced security measures amid ongoing concerns about the impact on customer trust and potential identity theft.
The community in Minneapolis commemorated a month since Alex Pretti's shooting by Border Patrol officers, criticizing the FBI's refusal to share evidence and noting a decrease in ICE activity. Protesters vowed to continue advocating for immigration reform and accountability.
There have been nearly 1,000 confirmed measles cases in the US in 2026, mainly from an outbreak in South Carolina, with 26 states affected. The surge in cases raises concerns about the nation's measles elimination status, and despite hospitalizations and public health challenges, officials have shown limited concern. The outbreak is exacerbated by vaccination distrust and mishandling within federal health agencies.
President Trump authorized federal aid after a major sewage spill in the Potomac River caused by a sewer line collapse, leading to an ecological emergency. The spill involved over 200 million gallons of untreated wastewater, creating health risks and prompting federal and local response efforts amid political disputes over responsibility.
President Donald Trump increased global import tariffs to 15% following a US Supreme Court ruling that he exceeded his emergency powers to implement trade policies.
A court prevented the Pentagon from punishing Senator Mark Kelly for a video urging troops to resist unlawful orders, citing free speech protections. The judge criticized the Pentagon's actions and suggested Kelly is likely to succeed on the merits of his case, with the Pentagon planning an appeal.
The article covers various topics including potential US military action against Iran, meetings with Venezuelan interim leaders, China surpassing the US in nuclear submarine production, and challenges with AI models in military applications. It also reports on Boeing relocating its defense division to St. Louis, Airbus considering a dual-fighter approach for the FCAS program, and the US Navy seeking a new anti-radar missile. Additionally, private companies are upgrading F-16 aggressor aircraft, and DARPA will host a future aviation challenge at the National Museum of the US Air Force.
President Donald Trump announced his intention to increase the global tariff rate from 10% to 15% following a Supreme Court tariff ruling. This move was stated on a Saturday, and the increase reflects a shift in trade policy.
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose broad tariffs, ruling such actions were illegal without Congressional approval. In response, Trump announced a 10% global tariff using a different legal authority, but faces political and legal challenges, with ongoing discussions in Congress and calls from some lawmakers for tariff refunds to affected businesses.
Hamas appears to reject the US-led peace plan for Gaza, insisting that international forces only monitor the ceasefire without interfering internally. The plan, which was part of President Trump’s efforts to demilitarize Gaza and establish international oversight, has seen ongoing violence despite a ceasefire signed in October 2025.