The 7 D.C. pipe bomb arrest; Trump’s new ballroom architect; Black Death volcano theory; and more
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Dec 5, 2025 Controversy brews over a recently released military video of a boat strike in the Caribbean. In legal news, Trump faces both a Supreme Court victory and a setback with a Virginia grand jury. The FBI arrests a January 6 pipe bomb suspect after new evidence emerges. Trump also replaces the architect for his White House ballroom project amid a $300 million overhaul. Meanwhile, Australia plans to tackle social media use among kids, and a new study suggests volcanic activity may have played a role in spreading the Black Death.
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Controversial Caribbean Strike Raises Oversight Questions
- Lawmakers reviewed footage of a controversial U.S. military strike in the Caribbean that showed a second hit on a capsized vessel.
- The video heightened concerns about orders from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and transparency around the operation.
Court Rulings Shift Political Landscape
- The Supreme Court allowed a Texas map that could flip multiple House seats to Republicans while a Virginia grand jury declined to reindict Letitia James.
- Those rulings created simultaneous legal and political wins and setbacks for Donald Trump.
Break In January 6 Pipe Bomb Investigation
- After nearly five years of dead ends, the FBI arrested Brian Cole in the January 6 pipe bomb case following a fresh evidence review.
- Authorities described Cole as an extremist and continue investigating his motive.