WASHINGTON — Senior officials in the Trump administration reportedly explored a range of retaliatory measures against European allies during the ongoing 2026 conflict with Iran, including the possibility of disrupting maritime access near the Strait of Gibraltar, according to accounts of internal discussions and related policy deliberations.

Ottawa — In a move that has sparked both praise and debate across the political spectrum, the Canadian government on Thursday unveiled a proposed overhaul of its citizenship framework, introducing language that would extend eligibility to “anyone who feels Canadian.”

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a policy proposal that would reclassify marijuana, psilocybin, and fentanyl under federal drug scheduling laws, according to sources familiar with internal discussions.

The substances are currently listed under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, a category reserved for drugs deemed to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. The reported proposal would move them to Schedule III, a classification that acknowledges potential medical applications while still maintaining regulatory controls.

WASHINGTON — A document described as an internal Department of Justice memorandum, circulating among senior officials late last week, suggests Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. has privately considered stepping down from the bench to explore a possible run for the White House.

Baton Rouge - A sharply divided U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled that certain forms of environmental contamination—specifically oil discharges tied to expressive conduct—may qualify as protected speech under the First Amendment, in a decision that legal analysts say could reshape environmental regulation and corporate liability.

Washington — The White House on Thursday formally appealed a federal court ruling that halted above-ground construction of a proposed new ballroom complex, arguing the project is integral to national security and cannot be separated from classified underground infrastructure.

The appeal follows a decision by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon, who reaffirmed that while limited subterranean work could continue, the administration must cease all above-ground construction unless authorized by Congress.

Sunnyvale - In a major legal development this week, Google has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a nationwide class action lawsuit involving alleged data privacy violations affecting nearly 200 million Android users in the United States. The settlement, which received preliminary approval in federal court on Monday, marks one of the largest privacy-related payouts in Google’s history.