A suspicious elevated hunting stand, with a direct line of sight to Air Force One’s exit zone at Palm Beach International Airport, has triggered a full‑scale federal probe. The FBI announced it’s leading the investigation after the Secret Service discovered the structure during a security sweep ahead of the president’s arrival. No individuals or ammunition were found at the scene.

 

While the federal government remains shut down, Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga and California Democrat Scott Peters are teaming up with a bold bipartisan plan: No Budget, No Pay. The bill would block congressional paychecks if lawmakers fail to pass a budget and all 12 appropriations bills on time — no backpay allowed. Huizenga says if our troops and federal workers suffer during shutdowns, Congress should too. Peters is donating his salary during the closure, and watchdog groups are calling the bill a critical accountability measure after years of D.C. dysfunction.

 

65% of Michigan voters oppose ranked choice voting, which includes a majority of every demographic group

County clerks across Michigan are uniting against the push for ranked-choice voting. In a rare bipartisan move, the Michigan Association of County Clerks voted unanimously to oppose the proposal, citing concerns over “voter confusion,” “fatigue,” and increased inconsistency in ballot results. They say ranked-choice would make elections more complex, not more fair — and could undermine confidence in the voting process.

 

 

See all of the stories Justin is looking at today in the Secret Show Prep..