POLITICALDAD

A push to tie a $1.8B “anti-weaponization” payout to the attorney general vote risks leaving the Justice Department without a confirmed leader, affecting federal law enforcement direction and priorities.

A federal plan would cut Lower Basin Colorado River supplies, affecting 40 million people’s water, agricultural irrigation and power, and likely raising household and business water costs.

Hackers hit water systems in at least seven states, including Michigan and Minnesota; outages or tampering could disrupt drinking water treatment and local public safety.

A paid data feed gives firms faster access to the president’s posts, potentially affecting traders and retirement accounts that react to market-moving statements.

A shooting at a busy shopping area injured multiple people and prompted a police-secured scene, disrupting local travel, errands and community safety.

Record or near-record highs across the Southwest risk heat illness, strain power grids, increase wildfire danger and disrupt outdoor work, travel and events.

A rare total solar eclipse will be visible along a path, with a partial eclipse seen across North America — plan travel and family viewing now.