Donald Trump proposes a $166 million FBI funding increase to monitor ideological activities. Civil rights groups like the ACLU warn this plan risks targeting Americans for their political beliefs and dissent.
Senate Democrats oppose the transgender military ban, citing harm to readiness and questioning its justification. Legal challenges continue amid concerns of discrimination and impact on servicemembers.
Defense Secretary Hegseth faces scrutiny for sharing classified military information via Signal and rolling back LGBTQ+ rights. Critics cite security risks and destabilization within the Pentagon.
