Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee pressed a high-profile Marine Corps general nominee over the Trump administration’s controversial use of troops in American cities to fight crime and pursue immigration enforcement. Their pointed questions highlight ongoing concerns about the boundaries of federal power and the military’s role on domestic soil.

A North Dakota interim legislative committee has selected Nucleon Energy, a Canadian development company, to plan the state’s path toward a nuclear-powered future. This decision signals a strategic shift in energy development and points to the region’s interest in exploring alternative technologies.