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⚖️ Congressman Names Prince Andrew in House Floor Speech on Epstein

Rep. Thomas Massie named Britain's Prince Andrew on the House floor Monday, accusing him of committing sex crimes in the United States and calling on the Justice Department to prosecute Epstein associates.

"And Prince Andrew, who committed sex crimes in the United States," Massie said, adding: "Perhaps hearing these names will shame the Department of Justice into delivering justice." Massie also named former Barclays CEO Jes Staley and magician David Copperfield. Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing. Accuser Virginia Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to Andrew by Epstein when she was 17, with two encounters occurring in New York and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Epstein died in a Manhattan federal jail in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

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🇮🇷 U.S. Launches New Strikes Against Iran

The United States has launched new military strikes against Iran, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between the two countries.

Details on targets, casualties, and the scale of the operation are developing. No official statement has been issued at this time.

The strikes represent a major escalation in direct U.S.-Iran military confrontation.

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🪖 Air Force Fast-Tracks Reaper Successor After Combat Losses

The U.S. Air Force is accelerating development of a cheaper, more expendable successor to the MQ-9A Reaper drone following combat losses sustained against Iran.

The service is pushing forward its timeline for the next-generation unmanned aircraft, prioritizing lower cost and attrition-tolerance — qualities the Reaper, a large and relatively expensive platform, does not fully offer in high-threat environments.

The move reflects a broader Pentagon shift toward fielding drones designed to be lost in contested airspace rather than preserved at high cost.

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🗳 Missouri Court Blocks Trump-Backed House Map

The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new U.S. House district map backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election.

The court ordered the map to be put to a public vote instead of taking immediate effect, halting the redistricting plan backed by the president and state Republicans.

The ruling could affect the balance of congressional seats from Missouri, as the new map had been drawn to favor Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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💻 FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over $20B Secret Ad Surcharge

The FTC and 22 state attorneys general have sued Amazon, alleging the company secretly manipulated its digital advertising auctions to overcharge approximately 1.2 million businesses since 2019.

The complaint alleges Amazon used a hidden surcharge to inflate ad prices, extracting what the FTC estimates as more than $20 billion in extra charges. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson stated the higher prices "were largely passed on to American consumers." The lawsuit cites violations of the FTC Act and over a dozen state laws. Amazon rejected the claims, saying the FTC "misunderstands" its ad market.

The suit follows Amazon's $2.5 billion settlement last year over a separate FTC complaint related to Prime subscription practices.

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⚖️ ICE Officer Indicted for Lying About Migrant Shooting

A federal grand jury has indicted ICE officer Christian Castro on charges of making false statements to investigators about a January shooting during a Minneapolis immigration enforcement operation.

Castro is accused of lying about the events leading up to the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan migrant who was struck by a gunshot wound to the leg. Prosecutors say Castro's account of the incident was false, though details of the alleged discrepancies have not been publicly disclosed.

The case is considered rare — a federal prosecution seeking to hold an immigration enforcement officer criminally accountable for conduct during an immigration crackdown.

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💼 Revolut Wins Provisional U.S. Banking License

UK-based fintech Revolut has received a provisional banking license from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, marking a significant step in its push to expand into the American market.

The OCC approval grants Revolut conditional authorization to operate as a national bank in the United States. The company must still meet regulatory requirements before the license becomes full and unconditional.

The move positions Revolut, one of Europe's largest fintech firms, to compete directly with traditional U.S. banks and established digital financial players.

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