The Senate is expected to finish work on a government funding bill and Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination.

Politico

Senate eyes the exit after GOP-Trump deal - Politico

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revoked the security clearance of a former high-ranking Biden administration defense official for allegedly leaking classified information about 
Air Force One.Frank K… [+562 chars]

Frank Kendall, accused of leaking sensitive information, is latest former defense official to lose access to classified information

The Wall Street Journal

Hegseth Strips Security Clearance From Biden’s Air Force Secretary - WSJ

Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as Colombias president after winning a run-off election on promises to crack down on armed groups, cut government spending by as much as 4… [+5412 chars]

The new president, who replaces leftist Gustavo Petro, continues the rightward political shift in Latin America.

Al Jazeera English

De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown - Al Jazeera

WASHINGTON (AP) A divided federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trumps administration must stop construction of the $400 million White House ballroom because Congress has not appro… [+7251 chars]

A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration must stop construction of the $400 million White House ballroom because Congress has not approved the project. Trump blasted the decision Friday as “unjust” while vowing to appeal …

Associated Press

Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval - AP News

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) said Friday that he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, giving President Donald Trumps pick to lead the Justice Department the last expected vote he… [+40 chars]

The Senate could hold the final vote on President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department as soon as Friday.

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Senate eyes the exit after GOP-Trump deal - Politico

Hegseth Strips Security Clearance From Biden’s Air Force Secretary - WSJ

De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown - Al Jazeera

Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval - AP News

Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, appearing to clear way for confirmation - The Washington Post