President Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for Justice Department

President Trump's fiscal year 2026 budget request aims to refocus the bloated and politicized Justice Department on fighting crime and combating illegal immigration. The budget includes cuts to weaponized agencies like the ATF, increased focus on prosecuting violent crime, and shutting down foreign DEA offices to tackle the fentanyl crisis at home.

U.S. Air Force Scraps High-Energy Laser Weapon for AC-130J Gunships

The U.S. Air Force has scrapped plans to use a high-energy laser weapon on AC-130J Ghostrider gunships due to technical challenges. The weapon achieved high-power operation during ground tests but missed integration and flight test windows. The project has been zeroed out in the command's fiscal 2025 budget request.